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st1x10 · 05-05-2007, 06:53 PM

Hey I just got a set of 15x8 rallies for the truck and now I need some tires. I looked around here a bit and read a few other posts.

I need the tires to tuck if and when I bag it. For now they just have to fit with the 4/6 drop that is coming soon. I looked at John's beautiful blue truck with blue rallies and I like them. I believe his sizes are 265/50. I want some meat but I don't want it to rub and I want to run the same size front and back.

What sizes does everybody run?

67cst · 05-05-2007, 08:59 PM

im running 275s all the way around, they would tuck with bags, 295s i dont believe would, not with the ralley offset anyways

Captain Knievel · 05-05-2007, 11:56 PM

275's here too (before and after white lettering -- boo ya!)

Redaddiction · 05-06-2007, 12:00 AM

275/60/15 I have them on all four.

st1x10 · 05-06-2007, 11:21 AM

OK, 275/60 anybody have them with bags?

st1x10 · 05-06-2007, 08:21 PM

Anybody????

67cst · 05-07-2007, 12:50 AM

ttt for ya, im also wondering this too

st1x10 · 05-07-2007, 01:32 PM

Ok one more time. Cap want size drop do you have on your truck?

68Stepbed · 05-07-2007, 01:38 PM

Not sure about bags, but I know seeten's truck had 275/60's with about a 4/6 drop with no rubbing issues. I would probably lean more to a 245/60 or 255/60 tire for the front and run the 275/60's in the rear. What kind of rallies do you have? Vette rallies? Cheyenne rallies? 6 lug or 5 lug? What depth backspacing?

I would almost recommend 7" rallies for the front if you plan to bag it.

st1x10 · 05-07-2007, 02:00 PM

I have the 5 lug rallies 8 inch. I really would like to run all tires the same size is the reason I got all 8 inch.

jimmydean · 05-07-2007, 02:15 PM

I had 275/70 r-15's on my bagged truck, but I also had uncut lower cups. I didn't have any clearance issues and might have been able to go 2" lower in the front.

I would think 60's would not be an issue.

OLDIRON69 · 05-07-2007, 03:07 PM

295/50/15's on the rear, they stick out the wheel well about 1" with 15x8's. When I measured them, they look more like 8.5's???? 295/50's are out of the game for ya. 60's are about as wide as you can go.

Captain Knievel · 05-07-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st1x10

Ok one more time. Cap want size drop do you have on your truck?

It's just a 3/4. No bags.

st1x10 · 05-07-2007, 08:02 PM

Aight so 275/60 it is. Now to find out the cost on some BFg's in that size. Thanks for all the help guys.

TN70C10 · 05-08-2007, 06:04 AM

some people dont realize that the first # is your width example 275 is 275 mm across. 60 is 60% of 275mm, and is your height. so just for example and 275 50 would be the same width as a 275 60 but slightly smaller diameter. hope this helps

68C15 · 05-08-2007, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st1x10

Aight so 275/60 it is. Now to find out the cost on some BFg's in that size. Thanks for all the help guys.

if you have a friend or relative at WalMart they are pretty decent. I had to order them and wait a week. but they were cheaper than sam's Club.

brak · 05-08-2007, 08:40 AM

also check www.tirerack.com

I've had good experiences with them, they have a nice selection, great rating system, and usually you can find something on sale cheap...

Hell, even if i'm not gonna buy from them, I do my research there.

bw4sale · 05-08-2007, 09:49 AM

I've had the same question but hadn't asked it yet because I wasn't quite ready to buy tires.

However, I've got 10 inch rallyes. Will I have any problems when I bag my truck?

**67 cst swb** · 05-08-2007, 12:21 PM

math for 275/60-15...
275 x .60( 60% of 275 is sidewall height) = 165 (per sidewall),
165 x 2 (2 sidewalls) = 330,
330 divided by 25.4 = 12.99 (converted to inches),
12.99 + 15 (rim diameter) = 27.99 inch tall tire...
this works with any rim diameter...

xmitsu10 · 05-08-2007, 06:50 PM

Just got a set of 275/60R15 BFG for $96 each with free shipping. Bought 255/60R15 for the fronts for $86 each. Got em all from http://www.discounttiredirect.com. The 255's were on back order for a week but all arrived quickly after they came in.

*Shane* · 05-08-2007, 07:55 PM

What size would you guys recommend for the narrower 7" that some run on the front?

Thanks.

72BLUZ · 05-10-2007, 10:35 PM

I Have A 2 1/2 Inch And 5 Inch Drop. I To Have Rallies And Am Running 255/70 Tires

**truckdude239** · 05-11-2007, 12:08 AM

i have 255/70r15 on a set of 15x10 chrome rallys

powell72 · 05-11-2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

What size would you guys recommend for the narrower 7" that some run on the front?

Thanks.

Shane, I'm running 245/60's on my van rallys, looks great. I know 72MARIO is running 255/60's on his.

67stepside · 05-12-2007, 09:59 PM

I am runnig 275/60/15's on 8" truck rallye wheels. I have a ece 4/6 drop. no rubbing issues. If you bagged it the fronts would probally rub because the offset is out to far and would rub the fender opening. Hope this helps.

05-05-2007, 06:53 PM	#1
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Rally wheels, What tire size? Hey I just got a set of 15x8 rallies for the truck and now I need some tires. I looked around here a bit and read a few other posts. I need the tires to tuck if and when I bag it. For now they just have to fit with the 4/6 drop that is coming soon. I looked at John's beautiful blue truck with blue rallies and I like them. I believe his sizes are 265/50. I want some meat but I don't want it to rub and I want to run the same size front and back. What sizes does everybody run? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-05-2007, 08:59 PM	#2
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? im running 275s all the way around, they would tuck with bags, 295s i dont believe would, not with the ralley offset anyways __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

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Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? 275's here too (before and after white lettering -- boo ya!) Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10

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Redaddiction LS1 Lover Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 474	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? 275/60/15 I have them on all four. __________________ USMC

05-06-2007, 11:21 AM	#5
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? OK, 275/60 anybody have them with bags? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-06-2007, 08:21 PM	#6
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? Anybody???? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-07-2007, 12:50 AM	#7
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? ttt for ya, im also wondering this too __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

05-07-2007, 01:32 PM	#8
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? Ok one more time. Cap want size drop do you have on your truck? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-07-2007, 01:38 PM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? Not sure about bags, but I know seeten's truck had 275/60's with about a 4/6 drop with no rubbing issues. I would probably lean more to a 245/60 or 255/60 tire for the front and run the 275/60's in the rear. What kind of rallies do you have? Vette rallies? Cheyenne rallies? 6 lug or 5 lug? What depth backspacing? I would almost recommend 7" rallies for the front if you plan to bag it. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-07-2007, 02:00 PM	#10
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? I have the 5 lug rallies 8 inch. I really would like to run all tires the same size is the reason I got all 8 inch. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-07-2007, 02:15 PM	#11
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? I had 275/70 r-15's on my bagged truck, but I also had uncut lower cups. I didn't have any clearance issues and might have been able to go 2" lower in the front. I would think 60's would not be an issue. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-07-2007, 03:07 PM	#12
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? 295/50/15's on the rear, they stick out the wheel well about 1" with 15x8's. When I measured them, they look more like 8.5's???? 295/50's are out of the game for ya. 60's are about as wide as you can go. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

05-07-2007, 08:02 PM	#14
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? Aight so 275/60 it is. Now to find out the cost on some BFg's in that size. Thanks for all the help guys. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

05-08-2007, 06:04 AM	#15
TN70C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 115	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? some people dont realize that the first # is your width example 275 is 275 mm across. 60 is 60% of 275mm, and is your height. so just for example and 275 50 would be the same width as a 275 60 but slightly smaller diameter. hope this helps

05-08-2007, 08:40 AM	#17
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? also check www.tirerack.com I've had good experiences with them, they have a nice selection, great rating system, and usually you can find something on sale cheap... Hell, even if i'm not gonna buy from them, I do my research there. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill



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05-08-2007, 09:49 AM	#18
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? I've had the same question but hadn't asked it yet because I wasn't quite ready to buy tires. However, I've got 10 inch rallyes. Will I have any problems when I bag my truck? __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

05-08-2007, 12:21 PM	#19
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? math for 275/60-15... 275 x .60( 60% of 275 is sidewall height) = 165 (per sidewall), 165 x 2 (2 sidewalls) = 330, 330 divided by 25.4 = 12.99 (converted to inches), 12.99 + 15 (rim diameter) = 27.99 inch tall tire... this works with any rim diameter... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 05-08-2007 at 12:22 PM.

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xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? Just got a set of 275/60R15 BFG for $96 each with free shipping. Bought 255/60R15 for the fronts for $86 each. Got em all from http://www.discounttiredirect.com. The 255's were on back order for a week but all arrived quickly after they came in. __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

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72BLUZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: lafayette, ga. Posts: 832	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? I Have A 2 1/2 Inch And 5 Inch Drop. I To Have Rallies And Am Running 255/70 Tires __________________ Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.... Ronald Reagan

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truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? i have 255/70r15 on a set of 15x10 chrome rallys __________________ 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

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67stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, IN. USA Posts: 140	Re: Rally wheels, What tire size? I am runnig 275/60/15's on 8" truck rallye wheels. I have a ece 4/6 drop. no rubbing issues. If you bagged it the fronts would probally rub because the offset is out to far and would rub the fender opening. Hope this helps. Attached Images

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