What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

txsilverado · 04-27-2010, 01:16 AM

I bought a set of 15x8 ralley wheels to put on my 72 long bed Cheyenne. I am looking to get a set of wider BFG tires to make it look a little sportier. What I am asking is what is a good size tire to put on it that would represent a period correct aftermarket setup. I looked at a truck that had 235/70-15's on it. They looked a little skinny for what I am trying to do. Any ideas?

wwotr · 04-27-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by txsilverado

I bought a set of 15x8 ralley wheels to put on my 72 long bed Cheyenne. I am looking to get a set of wider BFG tires to make it look a little sportier. What I am asking is what is a good size tire to put on it that would represent a period correct aftermarket setup. I looked at a truck that had 235/70-15's on it. They looked a little skinny for what I am trying to do. Any ideas?

Heres 4 pictures taken today of my 72 GMC.
I'm running:

Front 215/70/15
Rear 275/60/15

Rochlow · 04-27-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wwotr

Heres 4 pictures taken today of my 72 GMC.
I'm running:

Front 215/70/15
Rear 275/60/15

Damn, that truck is perfect!!!!!!

wwotr · 04-28-2010, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochlow

Damn, that truck is perfect!!!!!!

I'm framing THIS Post.

I always think LESS of my Truck, then other people, and my Wife is always telling me..."You don't realize how nice your Truck is".

Thanks for the "Props".

miller6t9 · 04-27-2010, 05:24 AM

255/70 front, 285/70 rear

Tx Firefighter · 04-27-2010, 06:03 AM

I think the 275/60 is the perfect tire for an 8 inch wheel.

**leddzepp** · 04-27-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I think the 275/60 is the perfect tire for an 8 inch wheel.

X 2. I think the 215/70 is perfect for 7" rallye wheels.

wwotr · 04-27-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I think the 275/60 is the perfect tire for an 8 inch wheel.

LMN8UR · 04-27-2010, 06:15 AM

I'm running 255/70's, the outside diameter is pretty close to stock so the speedo is semi accurate.

GKsport67 · 04-27-2010, 07:33 AM

245/60's all around

**lks dcvn** · 04-27-2010, 08:23 AM

I agree on the 275/60 - I have them on all 4 corners.

kansasgrandpa · 11-05-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lks dcvn

I agree on the 275/60 - I have them on all 4 corners.

Hello,
I really like the look of the chrome chevy center caps on the slotted rally wheels. Can you recommend a place I can buy these center caps?
Thank you,
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71meangreenc10 · 04-27-2010, 09:04 AM

275-60 all around....longer life when you rotate them.....

Smitty

**Already Gone** · 04-27-2010, 12:29 PM

Most of these trucks came with L78/15 tires which convert to the 235/75R15 radial tire.

P235/75R15 is 28.88 inches high with a 9.25 inch footprint

P235/70R15 is 27.96 inches high with a 9.25 inch footprint

P255/70R15 is 29.04 inches high with a 10.03 inch footprint

P275/60R15 is 27.96 inches high with a 10.08 inch footprint

If you want to fill in your whellwells more I think the P255/70R15's are the way to go. You have a little wider tire than stock and a fuller wheelwell especialy if you use an 8 or 9 inch rim.

Lees68GMC · 11-25-2014, 05:04 PM

Another BFG 275-60-15s All around here

domano 68 · 11-23-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lees68GMC

Another BFG 275-60-15s All around here

Lee,
Just sent you a private message. Wondering what is the brand of those wheels (Pacer Rallye ??) Been looking for a set of those everywhere. Thanks in advance!!

domano 68 · 11-26-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by domano 68

Lee,
Just sent you a private message. Wondering what is the brand of those wheels (Pacer Rallye ??) Been looking for a set of those everywhere. Thanks in advance!!

Bump to get in touch with Lee.

Jim_PA · 04-27-2010, 12:37 PM

I have 295/50's on mine, but also think the 275/60 is hard to beat. I will be switching to that size next time around.

I just did a rotation. Man, the rears usually don't wear out faster than the front on my other vehicles

crm318 · 04-27-2010, 03:20 PM

Another one for 275/60/15s on all corners.

PanelDeland · 04-27-2010, 06:56 PM

Here's a pic of 235/70-15 fronts and 255/70-15 rears.I also have a 2 1/2 front 4 rear drop.I will do a wider tire next time but until the power steering is installed I wanted to be able to turn it.

57larry · 04-27-2010, 07:10 PM

255/70 all 4 or 235/70 front, 255/70 rear

chevlwb68 · 04-27-2010, 11:13 PM

245/60/15 Front
275/60/15 Rear

That is my fav setup, but really depends on the stance of your truck and the look you are going for.

txsilverado · 04-28-2010, 12:50 PM

Well, the board has spoken. 275/60/15 BFG Radials it is!

**Already Gone** · 04-28-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by txsilverado

Well, the board has spoken. 275/60/15 BFG Radials it is!

They will work much better with an 8 or 9 inch rim as oposed to a 7 inch rim.

blazed870 · 04-28-2010, 04:19 PM

Wwotr - your truck is perfect. The drop/ tire combo is exactly what I am looking for. Can I get the details? Drop spindles?

What kind of paint job? Bc/ flat cc, primer, or something else.

Thanks in advance

04-27-2010, 01:16 AM	#1
txsilverado Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 37	What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys I bought a set of 15x8 ralley wheels to put on my 72 long bed Cheyenne. I am looking to get a set of wider BFG tires to make it look a little sportier. What I am asking is what is a good size tire to put on it that would represent a period correct aftermarket setup. I looked at a truck that had 235/70-15's on it. They looked a little skinny for what I am trying to do. Any ideas?

04-27-2010, 05:24 AM	#5
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys 255/70 front, 285/70 rear

04-27-2010, 06:03 AM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys I think the 275/60 is the perfect tire for an 8 inch wheel. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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LMN8UR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 148	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys I'm running 255/70's, the outside diameter is pretty close to stock so the speedo is semi accurate. __________________ 72 Chevy C-10 Custom LWB 383 Stroker - Edlebrock Air Gap intake and 670 CFM Holley Street Avenger carb. Hooker Comp Headers w/ X-Pipe and 2.25 duals TKO-500 & 3.08:1 rear I Love HEMI's, they're soft & chewy!

04-27-2010, 07:33 AM	#10
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04-27-2010, 08:23 AM	#11
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04-27-2010, 09:04 AM	#13
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04-27-2010, 12:29 PM	#14
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,068	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Most of these trucks came with L78/15 tires which convert to the 235/75R15 radial tire. P235/75R15 is 28.88 inches high with a 9.25 inch footprint P235/70R15 is 27.96 inches high with a 9.25 inch footprint P255/70R15 is 29.04 inches high with a 10.03 inch footprint P275/60R15 is 27.96 inches high with a 10.08 inch footprint If you want to fill in your whellwells more I think the P255/70R15's are the way to go. You have a little wider tire than stock and a fuller wheelwell especialy if you use an 8 or 9 inch rim. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021 Last edited by Already Gone; 04-28-2010 at 12:19 PM. Reason: Addition

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Lees68GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 343	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Another BFG 275-60-15s All around here Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC SWB Vortec 5.3 98 Chevy Blazer ZR2 94 Mazda Miata, LS2 6 speed, sold "No matter what happens, nobody gets out alive"

04-27-2010, 12:37 PM	#18
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys I have 295/50's on mine, but also think the 275/60 is hard to beat. I will be switching to that size next time around. I just did a rotation. Man, the rears usually don't wear out faster than the front on my other vehicles Last edited by Jim_PA; 04-27-2010 at 12:38 PM.

04-27-2010, 03:20 PM	#19
crm318 Alright Alright Alright Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 1,672	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Another one for 275/60/15s on all corners. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Chevrolet red and white 357ci, Vortec heads, GM Performance high rise intake, Comp 268H .454/.454 218/218 110 LSA Quadrajet carb, Flowtech headers, 2.25 40 series HEI, Curve kit, TH 350, 3.07 gears 275/60/15s on 15x8 rallies

04-27-2010, 06:56 PM	#20
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Here's a pic of 235/70-15 fronts and 255/70-15 rears.I also have a 2 1/2 front 4 rear drop.I will do a wider tire next time but until the power steering is installed I wanted to be able to turn it. Attached Images __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 04-27-2010 at 06:58 PM.

04-27-2010, 07:10 PM	#21
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys 255/70 all 4 or 235/70 front, 255/70 rear

04-27-2010, 11:13 PM	#22
chevlwb68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 96	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys 245/60/15 Front 275/60/15 Rear That is my fav setup, but really depends on the stance of your truck and the look you are going for. Attached Images __________________ -mgf- 1968 Chevy LWB. Lowered. 15x7 rallies and BFG's. Built 350. Dual Flowmasters. Fast and Loud.

04-28-2010, 12:50 PM	#23
txsilverado Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 37	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Well, the board has spoken. 275/60/15 BFG Radials it is!



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blazed870 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 47	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Wwotr - your truck is perfect. The drop/ tire combo is exactly what I am looking for. Can I get the details? Drop spindles? What kind of paint job? Bc/ flat cc, primer, or something else. Thanks in advance

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