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Toms67 · 01-03-2018, 07:49 AM

Looking at buying vision rally wheels. What are the advantages and disadvantages. Of running 15 x 8 all the way around. Or 15 x 8 in the rear. And 15 x 7 in the front. 15 x8 have a 4 1/2 inch backspacing. The 15 x 7 has 4 1/4 inch backspace. I am running disc brakes. On the front. Tires will be. 275/60/15 on the rear. And 235/60/15 on the front. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

big mike71 · 01-03-2018, 04:27 PM

I have 8" front and back. 255/60/15 on the front 275/60/15 on the back

harpo231 · 01-03-2018, 04:46 PM

rotation

bs46488 · 01-03-2018, 06:45 PM

I bought a set of 7" wide rims and my local tire shop gave me a hard time with the tire size I wanted to install. They said it wasn't the recommended width and they refused to install the tires.

If you are planning on going staggered, do you have room in the rear for 15x10's?

Perpendicular · 01-03-2018, 07:02 PM

My 68 had 15x10's before and they fit well. It now has 20x10's. They rubbed a little bit but that was the offset's fault.

**CC69Rat** · 01-03-2018, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Toms67

Looking at buying vision rally wheels. What are the advantages and disadvantages. Of running 15 x 8 all the way around. Or 15 x 8 in the rear. And 15 x 7 in the front. 15 x8 have a 4 1/2 inch backspacing. The 15 x 7 has 4 1/4 inch backspace. I am running disc brakes. On the front. Tires will be. 275/60/15 on the rear. And 235/60/15 on the front. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Is the truck lowered or stock height ?

In The Ten Ring · 01-03-2018, 07:45 PM

I'd assume having the same of anything equals many advantages. As another member replied already, tire rotation is a big deal. Also, do you intend to carry two spare tires on different-sized rims?

I'd go same size all-round, pack a spare tire, rotate your tires with ease.

Toms67 · 01-04-2018, 09:31 AM

It is stock hieght. I can see where the same size would be a good thing. But I was looking at the stance. With out changing springs. I might have to rethink it before I buy tires and wheels. I can see where a spare could be a problem. Thanks fore the replies.

01-03-2018, 07:49 AM	#1
Toms67 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sackets harbor ny Posts: 282	Another wheel question? Looking at buying vision rally wheels. What are the advantages and disadvantages. Of running 15 x 8 all the way around. Or 15 x 8 in the rear. And 15 x 7 in the front. 15 x8 have a 4 1/2 inch backspacing. The 15 x 7 has 4 1/4 inch backspace. I am running disc brakes. On the front. Tires will be. 275/60/15 on the rear. And 235/60/15 on the front. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

01-03-2018, 04:27 PM	#2
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Another wheel question? I have 8" front and back. 255/60/15 on the front 275/60/15 on the back Attached Images __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

01-03-2018, 04:46 PM	#3
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: Another wheel question? rotation __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

01-03-2018, 06:45 PM	#4
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Another wheel question? I bought a set of 7" wide rims and my local tire shop gave me a hard time with the tire size I wanted to install. They said it wasn't the recommended width and they refused to install the tires. If you are planning on going staggered, do you have room in the rear for 15x10's? __________________ Project Engine Stand 1972 SWB conversion: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=673914 1970 Nova: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708161

01-03-2018, 07:02 PM	#5
Perpendicular Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 310	Re: Another wheel question? My 68 had 15x10's before and they fit well. It now has 20x10's. They rubbed a little bit but that was the offset's fault.

01-03-2018, 07:45 PM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Another wheel question? I'd assume having the same of anything equals many advantages. As another member replied already, tire rotation is a big deal. Also, do you intend to carry two spare tires on different-sized rims? I'd go same size all-round, pack a spare tire, rotate your tires with ease.

01-04-2018, 09:31 AM	#8
Toms67 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sackets harbor ny Posts: 282	Re: Another wheel question? It is stock hieght. I can see where the same size would be a good thing. But I was looking at the stance. With out changing springs. I might have to rethink it before I buy tires and wheels. I can see where a spare could be a problem. Thanks fore the replies.



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