Will 15x10 rally wheels fit rear of 1950 3100 pickup?

[RFC]

Howdy all!

New here so my posting etiquette may not be up to the board's par, please excuse me for that.

I am building a 1950 3100 pickup and was thinking of running 15x10 rallys (style of the 73-87 trucks) in the rear. Has anyone done this? If so, how do they fit and what size tire would they require?

Thanks!
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[torchlight]

I think 10 inch wheels are going to be slightly too wide to fit without installing mini tubs. Depends on the tire too I guess.
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Originally Posted by torchlight

I think 10 inch wheels are going to be slightly too wide to fit without installing mini tubs. Depends on the tire too I guess.
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Thanks Torchlight! I was thinking the same but hoping it wasn't the case! Haha!
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[Root2812]

Do you mean these wheels I have on mine?

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Originally Posted by Root2812

Do you mean these wheels I have on mine?

Yes! This looks AWESOME! Are they 15x8 all the way around? (I have a full set if those but I was hoping 15x10 would fit in the rear)

Thanks!
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[Root2812]

I'm not sure the width I think they are 8 inch though. I never checked. I just threw some rubber on them and tossed them on to roll around with. Those tires were way too small for the rim though. I was surprised I got them to seal to the bead. I have since put 235/75-15s on those rims and am running them on the front.

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Originally Posted by Root2812

I'm not sure the width I think they are 8 inch though. I never checked. I just threw some rubber on them and tossed them on to roll around with. Those tires were way too small for the rim though. I was surprised I got them to seal to the bead. I have since put 235/75-15s on those rims and am running them on the front.

Yeah, they may be 8" all the way around. This is going to be one nice ride when you're done...sure hope you post pics as you go! (BTW, I have the same truck but it's a 3-window)
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[Root2812]

Originally Posted by RFC

...sure hope you post pics as you go! Posted via Mobile Device

I have been. My build thread (link in my signature) has lots of pictures but I haven't made much progress yet.

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Originally Posted by Root2812

I have been. My build thread (link in my signature) has lots of pictures but I haven't made much progress yet.

Oops, I hadn't noticed that. I scrolled thru just now...I'm diggin' the build!
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[brikar]

not without tubbing unfortunately,I have 15x10 with 295 50 r15s 0n the rear and they are about 3/4 inch to wide

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Originally Posted by brikar

not without tubbing unfortunately,I have 15x10 with 295 50 r15s 0n the rear and they are about 3/4 inch to wide

Thanks Brikar! Beautiful truck!

I sure was hoping I wouldn't have to tub...I may just stick with the 15×8's

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[mr48chev]

Brikar told it right. With 10 inch rims it's either tub the truck or have the tires stick out past the fender early 70's style. I don't know what we were thinking when we did that back then.

That is one great looking truck Brikar.

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Brikar told it right. With 10 inch rims it's either tub the truck or have the tires stick out past the fender early 70's style. I don't know what we were thinking when we did that back then.

That is one great looking truck Brikar.

Haha Mr48Chev! I ran 15×10's sticking out of the well of my 1982 S-10 during the late 80's too!
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[AB6DO]

I am using 15x8 steel wheels with equal off sets and 255x60x15 tires on my 1948 5window. Fits but close, about 1/2inch from bed side and just inside fender lip
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Originally Posted by AB6DO

I am using 15x8 steel wheels with equal off sets and 255x60x15 tires on my 1948 5window. Fits but close, about 1/2inch from bed side and just inside fender lip
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Thanks AB6DO! I thought I'd have to limit myself to 235's, I'd much rather run 255's...have you had any rubbing/scraping problems?
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[mr48chev]

I've got 15x8's with 255-60's on the back of my 48 with about 1/2 inch room on the inside and maybe 3/4 inch on the outside running a mid 70's Nova rear end.



That's the only photo I have on Photobucket of it from the back with those tires on it.

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

I've got 15x8's with 255-60's on the back of my 48 with about 1/2 inch room on the inside and maybe 3/4 inch on the outside running a mid 70's Nova rear end.



That's the only photo I have on Photobucket of it from the back with those tires on it.

Nice!

I just bought a complete chassis off a 48 to switch with my 50, so I don't think I'll be switching rear ends any time soon. I've heard S10 frames work well too but I wanna stick to as close to stock as possible.

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[nhill]

I have 275x60x15 on 10" on a 50 on a S-10. I could run 295's, it would be hard to get them off and on between the drums and fender.

[mr48chev]

How big of tubs do you have Nhill?

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by RFC

Nice!

I just bought a complete chassis off a 48 to switch with my 50, so I don't think I'll be switching rear ends any time soon. I've heard S10 frames work well too but I wanna stick to as close to stock as possible.

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Using the stock frame and making suspension changes on it makes it a lot easier to get all of the sheet metal lined up right. I've got an MII style front suspension to put under mine but am now thinking more and more about going Jag XJ6 or XJ S on it.