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tommyd241 · 04-22-2010, 03:38 PM

Hey gang. I could use a little help selecting some tires. The truck is a 68 SWB with rear leafs. I will have 15x7 rallys up front and 15x8 rallys in the rear. I plan on starting with a 3-3.5/5 drop but, I can see it ending up being more like a 4-4.5/6 drop when all is said and done.

I was thinking 215/70/15 in the front and 275/60/15 in the rear. Only problem is.... the 215/70/15 BFG Radial T/A's are on a nation wide backorder with an unknown ETA.

Will that combination even look right with that drop? What other sizes and/or brands of tires would you guys suggest for my situation? Thanks in advance.

Tx Firefighter · 04-22-2010, 03:51 PM

We are in the same boat brother. I have been looking to order the exact tires for my truck but the backorder thing is killing any hopes of that.

tommyd241 · 04-22-2010, 08:45 PM

I know! Plus the $60 mail-in rebate on 4 BFG tires ends on the 25th. I may see if I can just buy them now and wait for them as long as they aren't discontinued permantly.

**leddzepp** · 04-23-2010, 01:19 AM

A 4/6 drop with 215 70 15's up front and 275 60 15's out back is perfect IMO. I am running that exact tire/rallye wheel combo on one of my trucks now. I have a 2.5 spindle drop up front and 4" drop out back. It looks good....but the 4/6 will look even better.

blazer2007 · 04-23-2010, 10:24 AM

I run a 235/70 fr and a 255/70 out back and fills the wheelwells nice

aggie91 · 04-23-2010, 02:02 PM

Here is another option for the front.

The 215/70-15 is 26.8" tall (I also PREFER this size, but since it is on back order....)

These are all BFG Radial TA tires....

225/70-15 is 27.3" tall (imo it "looks" better on a 7" rim than the 215/70)(also on back order)
215/65-15 is 26" tall (in stock at Tirerack.com)( this might be my choice for a 6.5" rally rim..)
235/60-15 is 26.1" tall (in stock at Tirerack.com)

For the rear I would consider the 255/70-15.

Other option another brand tire....

Firestone Indy 500 has the 215/70-15 and the 275/60-15 (or 255/70-15), and they show in stock at Tirerack.com...

**michael bustamante** · 04-23-2010, 03:30 PM

Im glad I ran into this, I had no idea what size tire to run on my 15x7 steelies up front with a bagged suspension, stock control arms and 72 spindles

tommyd241 · 04-23-2010, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the help and the suggestions guys.

SCOTI · 04-23-2010, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Here is another option for the front.

The 215/70-15 is 26.8" tall (I also PREFER this size, but since it is on back order....)

These are all BFG Radial TA tires....

225/70-15 is 27.3" tall (imo it "looks" better on a 7" rim than the 215/70)(also on back order)
215/65-15 is 26" tall (in stock at Tirerack.com)( this might be my choice for a 6.5" rally rim..)
235/60-15 is 26.1" tall (in stock at Tirerack.com)

For the rear I would consider the 255/70-15.

Other option another brand tire....

Firestone Indy 500 has the 215/70-15 and the 275/60-15 (or 255/70-15), and they show in stock at Tirerack.com...

I would do the 225-70-15 before the 215-65 or 235-60 choices. IMO, height is better here. The 225-70/F 255-70/R would be a nice match for 7 & 8" wheel widths.

tommyd241 · 04-23-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I would do the 225-70-15 before the 215-65 or 235-60 choices. IMO, height is better here. The 225-70/F 255-70/R would be a nice match for 7 & 8" wheel widths.

How tall is the 255-70?

SCOTI · 04-23-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyd241

How tall is the 255-70?

Just a touch over 29".

paul66c10 · 04-24-2010, 01:01 AM

i did 275/60/15 rear and 215/60/15 seems like its gonna give me a nice rake im dropped 5/7 but no motor in it atm so cant really tells lol

Tx Firefighter · 04-24-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by paul66c10

i did 275/60/15 rear and 215/60/15 seems like its gonna give me a nice rake im dropped 5/7 but no motor in it atm so cant really tells lol

The 215/60 is pretty short. I have 235/60s on the front of my junk and they are too small. I'm going to buy a tire at least an inch taller than they are to get mine looking better. I think you might find the tire you have too small once you get the truck finished.

SCOTI · 04-24-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

The 215/60 is pretty short. I have 235/60s on the front of my junk and they are too small. I'm going to buy a tire at least an inch taller than they are to get mine looking better. I think you might find the tire you have too small once you get the truck finished.

Too short for these trucks in my opinion.

tommyd241 · 04-24-2010, 12:32 PM

Hey Scoti. What tires are you running on the Bronze Beater? It's got a nice stance. Sweet trucks you got there BTW.

SCOTI · 04-24-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyd241

Hey Scoti. What tires are you running on the Bronze Beater? It's got a nice stance. Sweet trucks you got there BTW.

215-75-15's on 15x6.5" van ralleys
255-70-15's on 15x8" truck ralleys

killer71 · 04-24-2010, 02:12 PM

so if ya got 4 15x8 ralleys, what's the best tire size to run for the look, with a 4/6 drop?

tommyd241 · 04-24-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

215-75-15's on 15x6.5" van ralleys
255-70-15's on 15x8" truck ralleys

Hmmm.... So that's 27.62" F & 29.1" R. That looks good.

CMCustoms · 04-25-2010, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by killer71

so if ya got 4 15x8 ralleys, what's the best tire size to run for the look, with a 4/6 drop?

i run 245/60-15 front and 275/60-15 rear with a 4/6 drop and love it

flamingbig10 · 04-25-2010, 02:38 AM

I have 215/70s on a 7" rim 275/60s on a 8 Looks good to me

killer71 · 04-25-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CMCustoms

i run 245/60-15 front and 275/60-15 rear with a 4/6 drop and love it

any picts?

SCOTI · 04-25-2010, 10:32 AM

For 15x8's all around, 255-60 & 275-60's. What about trading two 8's for some 7's?

tommyd241 · 04-25-2010, 12:51 PM

I think I'm just gonna wait for the 215/70 T/A's. I'm not in a huge rush to get the wheels and tires mounted. There are plenty of other things I can work on in the meantime and I don't want to compromise when it comes to this truck.

**michael bustamante** · 04-26-2010, 02:41 PM

15x8 rallys all the way around with a static drop Id say 255-70 15`s all 4. if its a longbed. 60 series if its a shortbed

killer71 · 04-27-2010, 08:27 AM

thanks guys...scotti, was you talkin to me?

04-22-2010, 03:38 PM	#1
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Tires for rally wheels? Hey gang. I could use a little help selecting some tires. The truck is a 68 SWB with rear leafs. I will have 15x7 rallys up front and 15x8 rallys in the rear. I plan on starting with a 3-3.5/5 drop but, I can see it ending up being more like a 4-4.5/6 drop when all is said and done. I was thinking 215/70/15 in the front and 275/60/15 in the rear. Only problem is.... the 215/70/15 BFG Radial T/A's are on a nation wide backorder with an unknown ETA. Will that combination even look right with that drop? What other sizes and/or brands of tires would you guys suggest for my situation? Thanks in advance. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-22-2010, 03:51 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Tires for rally wheels? We are in the same boat brother. I have been looking to order the exact tires for my truck but the backorder thing is killing any hopes of that. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-22-2010, 08:45 PM	#3
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Tires for rally wheels? I know! Plus the $60 mail-in rebate on 4 BFG tires ends on the 25th. I may see if I can just buy them now and wait for them as long as they aren't discontinued permantly. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-23-2010, 01:19 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Tires for rally wheels? A 4/6 drop with 215 70 15's up front and 275 60 15's out back is perfect IMO. I am running that exact tire/rallye wheel combo on one of my trucks now. I have a 2.5 spindle drop up front and 4" drop out back. It looks good....but the 4/6 will look even better. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

04-23-2010, 10:24 AM	#5
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: Tires for rally wheels? I run a 235/70 fr and a 255/70 out back and fills the wheelwells nice Attached Images

04-23-2010, 02:02 PM	#6
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Tires for rally wheels? Here is another option for the front. The 215/70-15 is 26.8" tall (I also PREFER this size, but since it is on back order....) These are all BFG Radial TA tires.... 225/70-15 is 27.3" tall (imo it "looks" better on a 7" rim than the 215/70)(also on back order) 215/65-15 is 26" tall (in stock at Tirerack.com)( this might be my choice for a 6.5" rally rim..) 235/60-15 is 26.1" tall (in stock at Tirerack.com) For the rear I would consider the 255/70-15. Other option another brand tire.... Firestone Indy 500 has the 215/70-15 and the 275/60-15 (or 255/70-15), and they show in stock at Tirerack.com... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square Last edited by aggie91; 04-23-2010 at 02:07 PM. Reason: other brand...

04-23-2010, 03:30 PM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Tires for rally wheels? Im glad I ran into this, I had no idea what size tire to run on my 15x7 steelies up front with a bagged suspension, stock control arms and 72 spindles __________________ 1967custom

04-23-2010, 03:57 PM	#8
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Tires for rally wheels? Thanks for the help and the suggestions guys. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-24-2010, 01:01 AM	#12
paul66c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chesapeake, va Posts: 89	Re: Tires for rally wheels? i did 275/60/15 rear and 215/60/15 seems like its gonna give me a nice rake im dropped 5/7 but no motor in it atm so cant really tells lol __________________ 1986 gmc shortbed (right now its rough) porterbuilt dropmember front mmw flat plate uppers and lowers, soon to have porterbuilt rear dropmember, painted cherry red rallies, flat green primer in the works with a gloss white roof, 92 civic dx daily beater, 01 z06 new toy

04-24-2010, 12:32 PM	#15
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Tires for rally wheels? Hey Scoti. What tires are you running on the Bronze Beater? It's got a nice stance. Sweet trucks you got there BTW. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-24-2010, 02:12 PM	#17
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Tires for rally wheels? so if ya got 4 15x8 ralleys, what's the best tire size to run for the look, with a 4/6 drop? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-25-2010, 02:38 AM	#20
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Tires for rally wheels? I have 215/70s on a 7" rim 275/60s on a 8 Looks good to me __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-25-2010, 10:32 AM	#22
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Tires for rally wheels? For 15x8's all around, 255-60 & 275-60's. What about trading two 8's for some 7's? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-25-2010, 12:51 PM	#23
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Tires for rally wheels? I think I'm just gonna wait for the 215/70 T/A's. I'm not in a huge rush to get the wheels and tires mounted. There are plenty of other things I can work on in the meantime and I don't want to compromise when it comes to this truck. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

04-26-2010, 02:41 PM	#24
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: Tires for rally wheels? 15x8 rallys all the way around with a static drop Id say 255-70 15`s all 4. if its a longbed. 60 series if its a shortbed __________________ 1967custom



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04-27-2010, 08:27 AM	#25
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Tires for rally wheels? thanks guys...scotti, was you talkin to me? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

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