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70GMCer · 06-10-2006, 07:10 AM

Well, I'm at the point on my lwb truck, that I'm ready for tires. I'm going to be using 15 x 8 truck rallies and the truck is stock height. I'm not completely sure on what size to get. I've read on here that 255/70R 15 seems to be the choice. I would like to see some pictures of these on trucks.

steve

**truckdude239** · 06-10-2006, 07:39 AM

these are my rallies 15x10 with 255/70r15s and dont rub a bit

Longhorn Man · 06-10-2006, 06:09 PM

I think a 275/60 out back looks badass myself. Gives it a tough guy manly look...a don't mess with me immage... and no rubbing.
However, IMO, (and some tire companies) a 275 is a bit wide for an 8 inch rim... plenty have done it with no problems though. The tread section on a 275 is about 10 inches wide, and when you start getting tires wider than the rim, you get a baloon effect, and also you'll have to run a lower PSI to keep the tread contact even.

72Chevrolet · 06-10-2006, 06:41 PM

Heres some some. I think there 235 on front, 255 on back

72Chevrolet · 06-10-2006, 06:43 PM

Heres some more.

clif1968 · 06-10-2006, 06:52 PM

For comparison, here's some 295/50/15's. Stock height. 15x10's, don't rub at all.

Bob D · 06-10-2006, 07:04 PM

275/60's on 15x8 steel wheels:

HUEVUDO · 06-11-2006, 03:54 AM

70GMCer · 06-11-2006, 07:02 AM

thanks guys......I think I'll go with the 255/70R 15. Just need a few pictures to see. Those 10's look great, but I only have 8" rims all around......

**special-K** · 06-11-2006, 07:23 AM

Are you lowering?Do you want all 4 matched sizes for rotation?That would narrow the pictures down to what you`re looking for.I gathered you do want the same size all around.

**truckdude239** · 06-11-2006, 08:00 AM

mine are the same all around the 255/70 r15 them suckers grap the road and dont let go

Gray Ghost · 06-11-2006, 08:26 AM

Here's mine with 255/70's on the back...I like them but I think 275's would be better. The fronts have 225/70's on them and they are way too small for the truck. I will change over all four soon.

70GMCer · 06-11-2006, 08:58 AM

Buffalo Elk...that's exactly what I was looking for.......thanks.......I am going the same size all around.....

Gray Ghost · 06-11-2006, 09:29 AM

You bet. I prefer the same size all around as well. post pics when you're done!

1LoC10 · 06-11-2006, 10:34 AM

mine are 255/70/15 on all four corners

see ten · 06-11-2006, 11:39 AM

Here's a thread with about 6 pages or so of tire and wheel/stance photos.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835
And here's mine when it still had 275/60s on all four corners.

06-10-2006, 07:10 AM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Tire Pictures needed Well, I'm at the point on my lwb truck, that I'm ready for tires. I'm going to be using 15 x 8 truck rallies and the truck is stock height. I'm not completely sure on what size to get. I've read on here that 255/70R 15 seems to be the choice. I would like to see some pictures of these on trucks. steve __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 06-10-2006 at 07:27 AM.

06-10-2006, 07:39 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Tire Pictures needed these are my rallies 15x10 with 255/70r15s and dont rub a bit Attached Images __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-10-2006, 06:09 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Tire Pictures needed I think a 275/60 out back looks badass myself. Gives it a tough guy manly look...a don't mess with me immage... and no rubbing. However, IMO, (and some tire companies) a 275 is a bit wide for an 8 inch rim... plenty have done it with no problems though. The tread section on a 275 is about 10 inches wide, and when you start getting tires wider than the rim, you get a baloon effect, and also you'll have to run a lower PSI to keep the tread contact even.

06-10-2006, 06:41 PM	#4
72Chevrolet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 107	Re: Tire Pictures needed Heres some some. I think there 235 on front, 255 on back Attached Images

06-10-2006, 06:43 PM	#5
72Chevrolet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 107	Re: Tire Pictures needed Heres some more. Attached Images

06-10-2006, 06:52 PM	#6
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: Tire Pictures needed For comparison, here's some 295/50/15's. Stock height. 15x10's, don't rub at all. Attached Images __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt Last edited by clif1968; 06-10-2006 at 07:04 PM.

06-10-2006, 07:04 PM	#7
Bob D Rolled on Paint Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Windham, CT. Posts: 232	Re: Tire Pictures needed 275/60's on 15x8 steel wheels: Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 swb fleetside SB 355ci. Smog heads Summit 1102 cam Performer intake and carb. Finally in about 1 piece in the yard.

06-11-2006, 03:54 AM	#8
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: Tire Pictures needed

06-11-2006, 07:02 AM	#9
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Tire Pictures needed thanks guys......I think I'll go with the 255/70R 15. Just need a few pictures to see. Those 10's look great, but I only have 8" rims all around...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-11-2006, 07:23 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Tire Pictures needed Are you lowering?Do you want all 4 matched sizes for rotation?That would narrow the pictures down to what you`re looking for.I gathered you do want the same size all around. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-11-2006, 08:00 AM	#11
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: Tire Pictures needed mine are the same all around the 255/70 r15 them suckers grap the road and dont let go __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-11-2006, 08:26 AM	#12
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Tire Pictures needed Here's mine with 255/70's on the back...I like them but I think 275's would be better. The fronts have 225/70's on them and they are way too small for the truck. I will change over all four soon. Attached Images __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps. Last edited by Gray Ghost; 06-11-2006 at 08:27 AM.

06-11-2006, 08:58 AM	#13
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Tire Pictures needed Buffalo Elk...that's exactly what I was looking for.......thanks.......I am going the same size all around..... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

06-11-2006, 09:29 AM	#14
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Tire Pictures needed You bet. I prefer the same size all around as well. post pics when you're done! __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

06-11-2006, 10:34 AM	#15
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06-11-2006, 11:39 AM	#16
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Tire Pictures needed Here's a thread with about 6 pages or so of tire and wheel/stance photos. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=143835 And here's mine when it still had 275/60s on all four corners.

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