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engineer_gregh · 11-25-2014, 08:45 AM

Keep in mind that tire height will effect your engine RPM's at highway speeds. If you're running a 3.73 or higher gear with a stock 350 or 400 transmission I would be mindful of how you most often drive your truck. Formula is MPH x Ratio x 336 / tire height = RPM. Already Gone's comments above list the height specs that most web site suggest but when I put a tape measure on the rally's I have with 275x60x15 the height is actually 27".

Tango59 · 11-25-2014, 03:48 PM

Thanks WWOTR... that's what I was looking for too.

OregonNed · 11-25-2014, 04:11 PM

I like my 275/60/15's on the back 8" wheels coupled with 235/70/15 on the front 7's

Lees68GMC · 11-25-2014, 05:04 PM

Another BFG 275-60-15s All around here

72bowtiestepper · 11-25-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kaycee

275/60/15 on all 4

That wheel & tire combo looks perfect on your stepper...Nice Truck !

BugzC10 · 11-25-2014, 08:00 PM

[QUOTE=OregonNed;6933667]I like my 275/60/15's on the back 8" wheels coupled with 235/70/15 on the front 7's]

Same here...

67swb72klb · 11-25-2014, 08:42 PM

another one with 275 60 15

67 chevelle · 11-26-2014, 09:32 AM

If you want to keep the truck look 10.5x31x15s light trucks work nice

MikeB69C10 · 11-20-2015, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonNed

I like my 275/60/15's on the back 8" wheels coupled with 235/70/15 on the front 7's

Me too! Thanks for the inspiration!

**SoCoC10** · 11-21-2015, 09:29 AM

I know the BFGs are great looking tire but they will set you back about $800 for the set of 4 installed. Might consider the Cooper Cobras which can be $600-650 a set and if you catch a Pep Boys buy 3 get the 4th free plus the Cooper rebate a great deal. Also there is a China built tire called Turbo Tech GT Radial for $500 a set of four.

Hack71 · 11-23-2015, 01:52 PM

15 x 8 Rally Wheels with Cooper Cobra 275/60/15 on all four corners!

domano 68 · 11-23-2015, 02:21 PM

In the market for new tires and rims so this is a great thread! For those of you with the 275/60/15 tires on all 4 corners, are you having any rubbing issues or fitment issues on the fronts? My 72 has the original springs and is sitting lower than stock and I am wondering if this tire size will cause any problems on my set up. Will be going with a 15x8 rim. Thanks in advance!

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!!

kentucky_smith · 11-23-2015, 04:05 PM

I can't remember what size these are, but you have good taste.

Craftsmen · 11-23-2015, 04:24 PM

245/60/15 front
275/60/15 rear

**leddzepp** · 11-23-2015, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domano 68

In the market for new tires and rims so this is a great thread! For those of you with the 275/60/15 tires on all 4 corners, are you having any rubbing issues or fitment issues on the fronts? My 72 has the original springs and is sitting lower than stock and I am wondering if this tire size will cause any problems on my set up. Will be going with a 15x8 rim. Thanks in advance!

275/60 at all corners with 15x8 rallies. No issues at all.

domano 68 · 11-26-2015, 03:03 PM

Quote:

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.

**jocko** · 11-26-2015, 04:51 PM

Depends on the look you want. Period correct could mean wider/taller all the way around or staggered skinnies/fatties front to rear. Biggest mistake (for my taste only) is to go wide at the expense of diameter (i.e. lower aspect ratio #, but nothing else. If you go with a lower aspect ratio number - which most folks equate to "wider"... (50 rather than 70), you need to also increase diameter (like a 275 rather than a 235) - or you'll end up with a fat little donut. A small (or smaller than stock) dia tire looks lost in these big wheelwells.

Here are the only options I'd go with if it were my truck:

Same all the way around:
1) 255/70/15 (my first choice)
2) 275/60/15 (my 2nd choice - but this is a pretty meaty approach - to me looks great in back, but can sometimes look too big on the front.

Staggered:
1) 235/75/15 front and 265/70/15 back
1) 215/75/15 front and 255/70/15 back (best for lowered+staggered in my opinion)

Are you lowering the truck? If so, I'd steer toward the smaller #/s as it's not as hard to make the wheelwell look full on a lowered truck.

Boyd67 · 03-27-2016, 11:24 PM

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FarmYard · 04-19-2016, 11:21 PM

anybody care to post rear shots to see how wide the stance looks?

i am trying to decide on tires for 6 lug 15x8 8" wide rallys.

255/70/15 look to have a bit too much side wall height.

id like to keep all 4 the same size and lower it to get rid of fender gap.

*edit* 2.5 drop spindles push the offset out 3/4"? 255/70/15 on a 15x8 will rub?

look how bad this combo is

Ed F · 04-20-2016, 07:21 PM

31X10.5 front and rear

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,
Brad Krause
brad.krause52@gmail.com

72freak · 11-05-2016, 09:03 PM

We put BFG 275-60-15 on everything!

Dad's72 · 11-18-2016, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed F

31X10.5 front and rear

Do you have any other pictures of your green truck?

Craftsmen · 11-18-2016, 10:19 AM

Here ya go

11-25-2014, 08:45 AM	#26
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Keep in mind that tire height will effect your engine RPM's at highway speeds. If you're running a 3.73 or higher gear with a stock 350 or 400 transmission I would be mindful of how you most often drive your truck. Formula is MPH x Ratio x 336 / tire height = RPM. Already Gone's comments above list the height specs that most web site suggest but when I put a tape measure on the rally's I have with 275x60x15 the height is actually 27". __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

11-25-2014, 03:48 PM	#27
Tango59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 67	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Thanks WWOTR... that's what I was looking for too.

11-25-2014, 04:11 PM	#28
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys I like my 275/60/15's on the back 8" wheels coupled with 235/70/15 on the front 7's __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-25-2014, 05:04 PM	#29
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"

11-25-2014, 08:00 PM	#31
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys [QUOTE=OregonNed;6933667]I like my 275/60/15's on the back 8" wheels coupled with 235/70/15 on the front 7's] Same here... __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

11-25-2014, 08:42 PM	#32
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,449	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys another one with 275 60 15 Attached Images __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

11-26-2014, 09:32 AM	#33
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys If you want to keep the truck look 10.5x31x15s light trucks work nice __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

11-21-2015, 09:29 AM	#35
SoCoC10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,142	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys I know the BFGs are great looking tire but they will set you back about $800 for the set of 4 installed. Might consider the Cooper Cobras which can be $600-650 a set and if you catch a Pep Boys buy 3 get the 4th free plus the Cooper rebate a great deal. Also there is a China built tire called Turbo Tech GT Radial for $500 a set of four. __________________ 07' Extcab Silverado Z71 Silver Birch, 5.3L HO 71' Cheyenne C10 Hugger Orange on Saddle SWB Besides these two, too Many to count

11-23-2015, 01:52 PM	#36
Hack71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Pollocksville, North Carolina Posts: 180	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys 15 x 8 Rally Wheels with Cooper Cobra 275/60/15 on all four corners! Attached Images

11-23-2015, 02:21 PM	#37
domano 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: hsv al Posts: 89	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys In the market for new tires and rims so this is a great thread! For those of you with the 275/60/15 tires on all 4 corners, are you having any rubbing issues or fitment issues on the fronts? My 72 has the original springs and is sitting lower than stock and I am wondering if this tire size will cause any problems on my set up. Will be going with a 15x8 rim. Thanks in advance! __________________ 1971 C10 127 in wheelbase Model Number-CS10934 Body Type & Seating-Fleetside 8 ft. Original Factory Price-$2,854 Shipping Weight-3,605 lbs Total Production-206,313

11-23-2015, 04:05 PM	#39
kentucky_smith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Outer Bluegrass, Kentucky Posts: 71	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys I can't remember what size these are, but you have good taste.

11-23-2015, 04:24 PM	#40
Craftsmen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Fulton, ny Posts: 116	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys 245/60/15 front 275/60/15 rear Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB

11-26-2015, 04:51 PM	#43
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,936	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Depends on the look you want. Period correct could mean wider/taller all the way around or staggered skinnies/fatties front to rear. Biggest mistake (for my taste only) is to go wide at the expense of diameter (i.e. lower aspect ratio #, but nothing else. If you go with a lower aspect ratio number - which most folks equate to "wider"... (50 rather than 70), you need to also increase diameter (like a 275 rather than a 235) - or you'll end up with a fat little donut. A small (or smaller than stock) dia tire looks lost in these big wheelwells. Here are the only options I'd go with if it were my truck: Same all the way around: 1) 255/70/15 (my first choice) 2) 275/60/15 (my 2nd choice - but this is a pretty meaty approach - to me looks great in back, but can sometimes look too big on the front. Staggered: 1) 235/75/15 front and 265/70/15 back 1) 215/75/15 front and 255/70/15 back (best for lowered+staggered in my opinion) Are you lowering the truck? If so, I'd steer toward the smaller #/s as it's not as hard to make the wheelwell look full on a lowered truck.

03-27-2016, 11:24 PM	#44
Boyd67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Grove, NC Posts: 93	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Subscribed __________________ Boyd -67' C10 SWB FLEETSIDE LS 5.3 4 speed muncie

04-19-2016, 11:21 PM	#45
FarmYard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys anybody care to post rear shots to see how wide the stance looks? i am trying to decide on tires for 6 lug 15x8 8" wide rallys. 255/70/15 look to have a bit too much side wall height. id like to keep all 4 the same size and lower it to get rid of fender gap. edit 2.5 drop spindles push the offset out 3/4"? 255/70/15 on a 15x8 will rub? look how bad this combo is



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04-20-2016, 07:21 PM	#46
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys 31X10.5 front and rear Attached Images

11-05-2016, 09:03 PM	#48
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys We put BFG 275-60-15 on everything! __________________ 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!

11-18-2016, 10:19 AM	#50
Craftsmen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Fulton, ny Posts: 116	Re: What size tire for 15x8 Truck Ralleys Here ya go Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 SWB

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