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72step · 03-16-2004, 12:31 PM

I am a phone call away from ordering me some 15" Torque Thrust II's. I just want to make sure I get the right size tires. Right now I have 15x10 rallys with 275/60/15's out back and it fills out the fenders well, but they are a tad too tall for my tastes. On front I have 15x8's-235/60/15's, and they are alright, it could use a size bigger perhaps, but I'd appreciate any pics/advice Also I have 2.5" spindles out front with a 4" drop out back. Thanks in advance!!!

72step · 03-16-2004, 03:48 PM

Anyone???-Cmon guys!!!

72superBB · 03-16-2004, 03:55 PM

Are ya selling your rally's? 5 or 6 lug?

Thanks

Ron

highboy_04 · 03-16-2004, 03:58 PM

put some 245/60s up front and 265/60s out back. a tad bigger in the front and a tad smaller in the back.

sactoC10 · 03-16-2004, 04:06 PM

Your set-up sounds pretty close to mine. I have the 235/60/15's up front, but do not like them. I currently have 255/50/15's on the rear and want to move them up front with either 275/60/15 out back or 295/50/15's (295's preferred).

I guess the backspacing on your wheels may make a difference.

Right now I have 15x8's all around, but have the 15x10's in the garage, ready to mount to some tires. What kind of 275's you got there????

PTS Kustoms · 03-16-2004, 04:39 PM

I would run a 29550R15 O.D. 26.62" which is the same diameter within a fraction as a 24560R15. O.D. 26.58"

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-16-2004, 04:53 PM

255-65-15 here

67chevemall · 03-16-2004, 04:57 PM

4 the same are you insane?

72step · 03-16-2004, 05:15 PM

I have bfg pro-comps, which I don't like. They have lot's of thread, but they do have some signs of dry-rot inside the threads. They are 5-lug. I will probably sell them for the best offer. They are painted yellow.

72step · 03-16-2004, 05:17 PM

I have the newer thicker lugs on my truck from the 90's chevy trucks in order to use the center caps with the plastic lugs. Am I going to have to order the wheels for a 90's chevy or just the lugs??? Thanks for all input...

72step · 03-16-2004, 05:19 PM

Should I go with 15x8's all around with the same size tire, or go with 7's up front with smaller tires? Anyone have any pics of a torque thrust setup with 8's all around?

williamwilliam · 03-16-2004, 07:58 PM

I have 275/60/15 all around. They look great.........I think so!

Bowtie67 · 03-16-2004, 10:44 PM

I run 295/50/15 rear 26.61 tall and 235/60/15 in front 26.1" tall, Wheels are TorkThrust II rears 10x15 and front 8.5 x 15. Was running BFG's Thought I'd try a set of Firestone Indy's

Low69CST · 03-17-2004, 12:28 AM

alot of people run 295/50/15's all the way around, which look really good.

PrimeredThunder · 03-17-2004, 12:45 AM

Heres a 275/60/15 out back and 235/60/15 up front, hope this helps...fills them fenders real good

67cst · 03-17-2004, 01:13 AM

275 60 15s all the way around here too

67_SS396 · 03-17-2004, 03:37 AM

In street trim, 275/60/15 rear and 255/60/15 front. 2/3 drop

At the track, same fronts with 27/12.5/15

I am currently in the process of building a narrowed 9", four link, coilovers and will be doing a mini tub in order to fit 14.5's inside the fenders and will probably end up with Torque Thrusts.

A.P. · 03-17-2004, 05:44 AM

I got four 15x8 rims and tire size are 295/50/15.

72step · 03-17-2004, 12:52 PM

Thanks for all the pics and info guys!
Bowtie67: Do you have any pics of your setup? Thanks

I might just stay with the 275/60/15's in the back and just drop it some more, and go with 235's up front.

Does anyone have more pics of the 295/50 out back with a lower drop?

03-16-2004, 12:31 PM	#1
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	What size tires? I am a phone call away from ordering me some 15" Torque Thrust II's. I just want to make sure I get the right size tires. Right now I have 15x10 rallys with 275/60/15's out back and it fills out the fenders well, but they are a tad too tall for my tastes. On front I have 15x8's-235/60/15's, and they are alright, it could use a size bigger perhaps, but I'd appreciate any pics/advice Also I have 2.5" spindles out front with a 4" drop out back. Thanks in advance!!!

03-16-2004, 03:55 PM	#3
72superBB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mandan, ND Posts: 422	Are ya selling your rally's? 5 or 6 lug? Thanks Ron __________________ Life is full of choices and a Chevy is the best choice. 1990 Chevy SWB

03-16-2004, 03:58 PM	#4
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	put some 245/60s up front and 265/60s out back. a tad bigger in the front and a tad smaller in the back. __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

03-16-2004, 04:06 PM	#5
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	tires Your set-up sounds pretty close to mine. I have the 235/60/15's up front, but do not like them. I currently have 255/50/15's on the rear and want to move them up front with either 275/60/15 out back or 295/50/15's (295's preferred). I guess the backspacing on your wheels may make a difference. Right now I have 15x8's all around, but have the 15x10's in the garage, ready to mount to some tires. What kind of 275's you got there????

03-16-2004, 04:57 PM	#8
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	4 the same are you insane? __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

03-16-2004, 03:48 PM	#2
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Anyone???-Cmon guys!!!

03-16-2004, 04:39 PM	#6
PTS Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roswell, N.M. Posts: 210	I would run a 29550R15 O.D. 26.62" which is the same diameter within a fraction as a 24560R15. O.D. 26.58"

03-16-2004, 04:53 PM	#7
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	255-65-15 here

03-16-2004, 05:15 PM	#9
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	I have bfg pro-comps, which I don't like. They have lot's of thread, but they do have some signs of dry-rot inside the threads. They are 5-lug. I will probably sell them for the best offer. They are painted yellow.

03-16-2004, 05:17 PM	#10
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	one more question I have the newer thicker lugs on my truck from the 90's chevy trucks in order to use the center caps with the plastic lugs. Am I going to have to order the wheels for a 90's chevy or just the lugs??? Thanks for all input...

03-16-2004, 05:19 PM	#11
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Should I go with 15x8's all around with the same size tire, or go with 7's up front with smaller tires? Anyone have any pics of a torque thrust setup with 8's all around?

03-16-2004, 07:58 PM	#12
williamwilliam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 9	I have 275/60/15 all around. They look great.........I think so! Attached Images __________________ 1971 CHEVY CUSTOM 10 DELUXE

03-16-2004, 10:44 PM	#13
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	I run 295/50/15 rear 26.61 tall and 235/60/15 in front 26.1" tall, Wheels are TorkThrust II rears 10x15 and front 8.5 x 15. Was running BFG's Thought I'd try a set of Firestone Indy's

03-17-2004, 12:28 AM	#14
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	alot of people run 295/50/15's all the way around, which look really good. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

03-17-2004, 12:45 AM	#15
PrimeredThunder Back from the Dead Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 522	Heres a 275/60/15 out back and 235/60/15 up front, hope this helps...fills them fenders real good Attached Images __________________ The only Carb that matters to me is the one under my hood! Salem, Oregon



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03-17-2004, 01:13 AM	#16
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	275 60 15s all the way around here 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

03-17-2004, 03:37 AM	#17
67_SS396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Blue Ridge, Tx Posts: 1,172	In street trim, 275/60/15 rear and 255/60/15 front. 2/3 drop At the track, same fronts with 27/12.5/15 I am currently in the process of building a narrowed 9", four link, coilovers and will be doing a mini tub in order to fit 14.5's inside the fenders and will probably end up with Torque Thrusts. __________________ Fawker Fab three seater rock crawler buggy 498 BBC/SM465/203/205 doubler, propane, 5.13's, 42" PB Rockers '66 C10 - The new hot rod '77 3+3 Dually - 12 valve 4wd conversion tow rig project '28 Ford 2 door sedan street rod RevLimit Offroad "Hang on beer, we can do this."

03-17-2004, 05:44 AM	#18
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	I got four 15x8 rims and tire size are 295/50/15. Attached Images

03-17-2004, 12:52 PM	#19
72step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: chimayo, nm, usa Posts: 898	Thanks for all the pics and info guys! Bowtie67: Do you have any pics of your setup? Thanks I might just stay with the 275/60/15's in the back and just drop it some more, and go with 235's up front. Does anyone have more pics of the 295/50 out back with a lower drop?

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