FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MalibuKasey · 09-27-2011, 08:50 AM

My search begins!

**NC67Chev** · 09-28-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

My search begins!

Are you looking for some? Me thinks I can help.....

**MisterC** · 09-28-2011, 08:11 PM

I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please.

**NC67Chev** · 09-30-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterC

I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please.

Here is a thread on the 67 - 72 forum with some for sale:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=steel+wheels

I'm picking up a set of 5 this weekend. Malibu has spoken for 2 and I'm planning on using 2. So, it looks like I'll have 1 extra that I could make somebody a good deal on.

MalibuKasey · 09-30-2011, 10:38 AM

Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-)

**NC67Chev** · 09-30-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-)

Okay then. I'll send you some pics when I pick them up. I may go get them today if I get work wrapped up early.

72freak · 09-30-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jocko

found two more for y'all...
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/2581420486.html these look like steelies, not rallies, so not sure of the guy is just guessing, but the price is sweet! $25 ea

Those look to be early ones because of the hub cap clips! .

72freak · 09-30-2011, 01:01 PM

Here are mine.

MalibuKasey · 09-30-2011, 01:40 PM

That looks killer!! Dig the white wheels!

KroAutomotiveInc · 10-01-2011, 05:50 AM

wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back

Slowtruk · 10-01-2011, 10:37 AM

Ive got 2 15x8 6 lugs and 2 15x10 6 lugs. got em free

**MisterC** · 10-01-2011, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KroAutomotiveInc

wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back

PM sent inquring if those 2 "out back" are available for sale.

MalibuKasey · 10-10-2011, 03:14 PM

I met NC67 today and picked up my new wheels!!! TOTALLY STOKED!!

chemlab · 10-10-2011, 07:32 PM

coker tires sells wheels too with custom offsets

mjs94080 · 03-14-2019, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache63

They will fit perfectly , i´m running 225/75/15 and it looks great!!!!

Fantastic!
I need these rims for front disc brake upgrade on my 66' C10 LWB.
Do you have pix of your front?

GMDad · 03-14-2019, 10:47 PM

I picked up a set off of a square body blazer. They had optional 15x8 wheels

**Matt's k5** · 06-16-2023, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Apache63

They will fit perfectly , i´m running 225/75/15 and it looks great!!!!

I know this is an older post but how wide is your tread , any pictures? All the 225/75/15 on 8 wide looks ballooned out and very small tread , 6.5 inches wide look silly ,yours looks awesome!

Arne · 06-17-2023, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt's k5

I know this is an older post but how wide is your tread , any pictures? All the 225/75/15 on 8 wide looks ballooned out and very small tread , 6.5 inches wide look silly ,yours looks awesome!

He hasn't logged on to the site since 2016, so I don't think you'll get an answer.

I'm running 275/60-15 on 15x8 on my step side. They have 4¼" backside, which is a tad snug on the rear.

**Matt's k5** · 06-17-2023, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Arne

He hasn't logged on to the site since 2016, so I don't think you'll get an answer.

I'm running 275/60-15 on 15x8 on my step side. They have 4¼" backside, which is a tad snug on the rear.

Thanks but I'm not looking for this size, I have that size on my other truck, but want a wider tread with a skinny white wall tire, with a 15x8 wheel

Arne · 06-17-2023, 12:11 PM

OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires.

Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE

hewittca · 06-19-2023, 01:39 PM

He has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time I couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires Arne posted would be a good option.

Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea:

Arne · 06-19-2023, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Arne

OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires.

Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE

You may need to call them to verify the whitewall on the 255/70-15. The image shows white, but the description of that size shows black.

theastronaut · 06-19-2023, 02:18 PM

I've got 235/75 on 8" wheels as well, I kind of like the narrow tread/bulging sidewall look since it sort of replicates the proportions of bias plies. I usually go for stock but lowered look so the sidewall bulge looks more vintage than a chunky/square tire that would be more suited for a hot rod style build.

Bias plies-

235/75 on 8" rear wheels, 215/75 on stock 5.5" wheels in front.

**Matt's k5** · 06-19-2023, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

i've got 235/75 on 8" wheels as well, i kind of like the narrow tread/bulging sidewall look since it sort of replicates the proportions of bias plies. I usually go for stock but lowered look so the sidewall bulge looks more vintage than a chunky/square tire that would be more suited for a hot rod style build.

Bias plies-

235/75 on 8" rear wheels, 215/75 on stock 5.5" wheels in front.

thanks i think thats what i want! I just got mine in today , it just the tread pattern is super narrow is all and afraid looks too bulgy , but seeing yours on the truck vs on cant really see it , can you measure yout tread width? Mine are only 6.25 wide they are milestar touring

**Matt's k5** · 06-19-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hewittca

he has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time i couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires arne posted would be a good option.

Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea:

what is your front tire size?

09-27-2011, 08:50 AM	#26
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel My search begins! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

09-28-2011, 08:11 PM	#28
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I'm still needing 2 more. Let me know if you have access to some, please. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-30-2011, 10:38 AM	#30
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Actually I might by #5 from you as well.... :-) __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

09-30-2011, 01:01 PM	#33
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Here are mine. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-30-2011, 01:40 PM	#34
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel That looks killer!! Dig the white wheels! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

10-01-2011, 05:50 AM	#35
KroAutomotiveInc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UT Posts: 908	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel wow i belive thats what i have on the front of my truck now have 2 more just sitting out back __________________ Car & Truck Projects Google Community. https://plus.google.com/communities/...80679980403145 Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HB...view_as=public 1964 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=419525

10-01-2011, 10:37 AM	#36
Slowtruk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lumberton Texas Posts: 378	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel Ive got 2 15x8 6 lugs and 2 15x10 6 lugs. got em free __________________ IBEW Electrician-Nick 1985 C20 Silverado 1965 C-10 short fleet 1961 c-10 Apache short fleet 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2012 Hyundai Sonata

10-10-2011, 03:14 PM	#38
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I met NC67 today and picked up my new wheels!!! TOTALLY STOKED!! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

10-10-2011, 07:32 PM	#39
chemlab Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 114	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel coker tires sells wheels too with custom offsets

03-14-2019, 10:47 PM	#41
GMDad Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Caledonia Ont Posts: 137	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I picked up a set off of a square body blazer. They had optional 15x8 wheels

06-17-2023, 12:11 PM	#45
Arne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 490	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel OK, based on my first career (20+ years selling wheels and tires), to avoid the stretched look on an 8" wheel you will want at least a 245 width tire, and 255 would be a better fit. For whitewalls, look for 245/70 or 255/70 tires. Here's an example - https://simpletire.com/brands/vitour...ry=Del3&rad=AE __________________ . - Arne Finished Project - 1964 C10 Stepside, mild restomod ————————————

06-19-2023, 01:39 PM	#46
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,726	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel He has a few photos in his build thread here. Some angles the 225 looks good, others it has that ballooned look you mentioned. I have 235/75r15s on my 15x8 and same thing, some angles it looks great and some it looks stretched. I wanted to go wider on the tire but at the time I couldn't find a decent 255 with a thin white. Those tires Arne posted would be a good option. Here's my 235/75r15 on a 15x8 for reference. It's on a '72 but you get the idea: __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

06-19-2023, 02:18 PM	#48
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: FINALLY!-factory GM 15x8 Steel Wheel I've got 235/75 on 8" wheels as well, I kind of like the narrow tread/bulging sidewall look since it sort of replicates the proportions of bias plies. I usually go for stock but lowered look so the sidewall bulge looks more vintage than a chunky/square tire that would be more suited for a hot rod style build. Bias plies- 235/75 on 8" rear wheels, 215/75 on stock 5.5" wheels in front. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc



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