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ts71281 · 03-22-2004, 12:52 PM

Hey gang,

Looking at replacing my stock 6-luggers with some american racing AR-767's (the black powder coated d-window type) Before I order the wheels I was wondering how wide are the wheels on my stock '70 C10 2wd? I was thinking of getting 15" x 7's". 8"s would be nice but I think it'd be too hard to steer with manual steering. Thanks in advance!

Putter · 03-22-2004, 12:57 PM

I replaced my stockers with 15X8 ralleys, and I can't tell much difference in the required effort to turn it.

**70cst** · 03-22-2004, 02:34 PM

I have 15X8's on all four on my 70cst. Only mistake I made was I put 275x60x15's on the front. To big...The front tires rub the lower control arm when I turn. I'm going to replace the 275's with 255's and all shoud be fine. Also I should point out I have a 81 front end installed.

**Palf70Step** · 03-22-2004, 03:19 PM

I have 15x8 with 275/60 tires on my stock 70. No problems what so ever on clearance. I think your clearance issues, especially on the inside are going to depend on your backspacing. I had 15x8 ralleys, now I have some old American Wagon wheels and neither are a problem, although I have not measure either wheel's back spacing.

**70cst** · 03-22-2004, 03:50 PM

Hey Palf70Step...
Is your truck lowered? That's where I am having my problems I think? All I know is the 15x275x60"s are rubbing the lower control arms on the front when I turn. Maybe the 1981 front end has a sharper turning radius then the stock front end?

ts71281 · 03-22-2004, 04:45 PM

ok, but how wide is my stock wheel???

**70cst** · 03-22-2004, 04:57 PM

Ok back to ts71281 question...I don't think there would be much difference between the 7" and 8" wheels as far as steering effort is concerned. I've driven both and I guess I would have to drive them back to back to be able to give an accurate opinion.
Back to yor question ts71281... I would guess the stock rim would be 51/2-6" in width. Ok guys..Who knows for sure?

Hey WES and Tim...where are you guys at? They would know!

Frank_Zeller · 03-22-2004, 05:13 PM

6 inch wide 3.5 offset

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-22-2004, 05:17 PM

I had manual steering and had wide wheels. I was very difficult to turn when moving slow. I suggest that you get the smallest width tire you can untill you get some power steering. Unless you want forearms like a bodybuilder.

ts71281 · 03-22-2004, 05:38 PM

I like my manual steering, thanks

But I think I will go with the 15 x 7's then. Just an inch wider and that's it. Right now I'm running 235 75 15's on the truck and I want to go an inch wider and the same height. Would a 255x60x15 be the same height as a 235 75 15, just an inch wider?

greasemonkey · 03-22-2004, 05:51 PM

I had some stock wagon wheels with 235/75s and I switched to a 15X8 with 275/60s all around and didn't notice much, if any, difference. I have manual steering too, and I do just fine even in parking lots.

03-22-2004, 12:52 PM	#1
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	How wide are the wheels on our stock trucks? Hey gang, Looking at replacing my stock 6-luggers with some american racing AR-767's (the black powder coated d-window type) Before I order the wheels I was wondering how wide are the wheels on my stock '70 C10 2wd? I was thinking of getting 15" x 7's". 8"s would be nice but I think it'd be too hard to steer with manual steering. Thanks in advance!

03-22-2004, 12:57 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I replaced my stockers with 15X8 ralleys, and I can't tell much difference in the required effort to turn it. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-22-2004, 03:19 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	I have 15x8 with 275/60 tires on my stock 70. No problems what so ever on clearance. I think your clearance issues, especially on the inside are going to depend on your backspacing. I had 15x8 ralleys, now I have some old American Wagon wheels and neither are a problem, although I have not measure either wheel's back spacing. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-22-2004, 05:13 PM	#8
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	6 inch wide 3.5 offset __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

03-22-2004, 05:51 PM	#11
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I had some stock wagon wheels with 235/75s and I switched to a 15X8 with 275/60s all around and didn't notice much, if any, difference. I have manual steering too, and I do just fine even in parking lots. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-22-2004, 02:34 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	I have 15X8's on all four on my 70cst. Only mistake I made was I put 275x60x15's on the front. To big...The front tires rub the lower control arm when I turn. I'm going to replace the 275's with 255's and all shoud be fine. Also I should point out I have a 81 front end installed.

03-22-2004, 03:50 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Hey Palf70Step... Is your truck lowered? That's where I am having my problems I think? All I know is the 15x275x60"s are rubbing the lower control arms on the front when I turn. Maybe the 1981 front end has a sharper turning radius then the stock front end?

03-22-2004, 04:45 PM	#6
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	ok, but how wide is my stock wheel???

03-22-2004, 04:57 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Ok back to ts71281 question...I don't think there would be much difference between the 7" and 8" wheels as far as steering effort is concerned. I've driven both and I guess I would have to drive them back to back to be able to give an accurate opinion. Back to yor question ts71281... I would guess the stock rim would be 51/2-6" in width. Ok guys..Who knows for sure? Hey WES and Tim...where are you guys at? They would know!

03-22-2004, 05:17 PM	#9
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	I had manual steering and had wide wheels. I was very difficult to turn when moving slow. I suggest that you get the smallest width tire you can untill you get some power steering. Unless you want forearms like a bodybuilder.

03-22-2004, 05:38 PM	#10
ts71281 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Maple Grove, MN Posts: 497	I like my manual steering, thanks But I think I will go with the 15 x 7's then. Just an inch wider and that's it. Right now I'm running 235 75 15's on the truck and I want to go an inch wider and the same height. Would a 255x60x15 be the same height as a 235 75 15, just an inch wider?



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