Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SuperCtruck · 01-10-2016, 12:02 PM

I picked up 2- 15x8" 6 lug steelies off of a 1980's CUCV military blazer. Just can't decide if I'd rather convert to the 5 lug and order the steelies off wheel vintiques staggered set 15x8 rear and 15x6 fronts or will I be okay with the Backspacing with my 6 lug steels? Planning on 275/60/15 rear and 225/70/15 fronts or??? Any pictures or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

It's a 1964 c10, swb, stock suspension, all 4 drums for now

darkhorse970 · 01-10-2016, 12:28 PM

You will be fine with the former of the 6 lug wheels and tire sizes. This is my '63 with 15x8 (4" back spacing) all round. My tires are 275/60/15 and 255/60/15, the difference is that my truck has a 4/6 drop.

SuperCtruck · 01-10-2016, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

You will be fine with the former of the 6 lug wheels and tire sizes. This is my '63 with 15x8 (4" back spacing) all round. My tires are 275/60/15 and 255/60/15, the difference is that my truck has a 4/6 drop.

Okay perfect this was what I wanted to hear!! Awesome little truck I like that stance

**ChiefRocka** · 01-10-2016, 12:51 PM

I have a set of the 6lug 4x4 wheels for my 63 ....

Staggered tire sizes

215/65 and 235/60

-
-

**ChiefRocka** · 01-10-2016, 12:53 PM

SuperCtruck · 01-10-2016, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I have a set of the 6lug 4x4 wheels for my 63 ....

Staggered tire sizes

215/65 and 235/60

-
-

Looks good!! The wheels powder coated or painted? Thanks

**ChiefRocka** · 01-12-2016, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperCtruck

Looks good!! The wheels powder coated or painted? Thanks

Gloss Red Rattle can ...

If and when I revisit this project, they will go to powder

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-10-2016, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I have a set of the 6lug 4x4 wheels for my 63 ....

Staggered tire sizes

215/65 and 235/60

-
-

I want to paint the rims on my Patina truck this color. I think it would look good against the green.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-10-2016, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkhorse970

You will be fine with the former of the 6 lug wheels and tire sizes. This is my '63 with 15x8 (4" back spacing) all round. My tires are 275/60/15 and 255/60/15, the difference is that my truck has a 4/6 drop.

Same setup as darkhorse. I think if you went with a 60 series tire in the rear and a 70 up front it might look like the front wheels are bigger.

SuperCtruck · 01-11-2016, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

Same setup as darkhorse. I think if you went with a 60 series tire in the rear and a 70 up front it might look like the front wheels are bigger.

Thanks for the tip, I like the way your wheels tuck in the fenders, nice truck

SuperCtruck · 01-11-2016, 12:43 AM

I had 275/60/15 rears and 225/70/15 fronts on my 71 and they tucked nice, but these were rallies 5 lug. I think different BS and rear axle length in the 1971 trucks?!

sambrutay · 01-10-2016, 05:25 PM

Here is mine. 15x5.5 front w/ 215/75/15 15x8 rear with 235/75/15. 6 lug
no problems.

SuperCtruck · 01-11-2016, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sambrutay

Here is mine. 15x5.5 front w/ 215/75/15 15x8 rear with 235/75/15. 6 lug
no problems.

Awesome!!! Thanks

**Joe Pass** · 01-10-2016, 06:24 PM

A stepside is tighter by nature, I run 15-8 rear 265/70/15 with a 4-1/2" backspace.
Front is 15-7 with a 215/65/15 with a 3-1/2" backspace clears my disc/2" drop spindles.
I bought Wheel Vintique's smoothies from Summit on sale free shipping....I custom ordered the rear backspace a 1/2" deeper at $20 extra a wheel and a few weeks waiting for them...
Name: DSCN2234.JPG
Views: 1027
Size: 72.5 KB

Name: DSCN2234.JPG
Views: 1027
Size: 72.5 KB

Name: DSCN2440.JPG
Views: 1040
Size: 87.8 KB

SuperCtruck · 01-11-2016, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Pass

A stepside is tighter by nature, I run 15-8 rear 265/70/15 with a 4-1/2" backspace.
Front is 15-7 with a 215/65/15 with a 3-1/2" backspace clears my disc/2" drop spindles.
I bought Wheel Vintique's smoothies from Summit on sale free shipping....I custom ordered the rear backspace a 1/2" deeper at $20 extra a wheel and a few weeks waiting for them...
Attachment 1486491

Attachment 1486492

Looks good, I might go with the 215/ up front now. Thanks

**chevy2tom** · 01-10-2016, 08:50 PM

Lookin good Joe! Eric sent me pics of your truck a couple months ago, nice job.

**Joe Pass** · 01-10-2016, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy2tom

Lookin good Joe! Eric sent me pics of your truck a couple months ago, nice job.

Thanks, Eric mentioned that....What a crazy guy
Joe

**DPowers** · 01-10-2016, 10:17 PM

8 inch rallyes with 255/70/15 all the way around.

SuperCtruck · 01-11-2016, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DPowers

8 inch rallyes with 255/70/15 all the way around.

Rallies always look great on these trucks, Good looking truck

veltex · 01-12-2016, 12:09 PM

I run the same 8's on the back, 6's on front, 215/75 front 235/75 rear. Around here those 8's are kind of scarce.

01-10-2016, 12:02 PM	#1
SuperCtruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Castle rock colorado Posts: 183	Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? I picked up 2- 15x8" 6 lug steelies off of a 1980's CUCV military blazer. Just can't decide if I'd rather convert to the 5 lug and order the steelies off wheel vintiques staggered set 15x8 rear and 15x6 fronts or will I be okay with the Backspacing with my 6 lug steels? Planning on 275/60/15 rear and 225/70/15 fronts or??? Any pictures or advice would be appreciated. Thanks It's a 1964 c10, swb, stock suspension, all 4 drums for now __________________ 1949 Chevrolet 5 window 1970 C10 CST swb, fleet side 1964 C10 swb, bbw 1968 Camaro coupe 1968 camaro convertible (cream puff) 1972 K10 swb 4wd SuperCheyenne

01-10-2016, 12:28 PM	#2
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? You will be fine with the former of the 6 lug wheels and tire sizes. This is my '63 with 15x8 (4" back spacing) all round. My tires are 275/60/15 and 255/60/15, the difference is that my truck has a 4/6 drop. Attached Images __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

01-10-2016, 12:51 PM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? I have a set of the 6lug 4x4 wheels for my 63 .... Staggered tire sizes 215/65 and 235/60 - - - - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-10-2016, 12:53 PM	#5
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-11-2016, 12:43 AM	#11
SuperCtruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Castle rock colorado Posts: 183	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? I had 275/60/15 rears and 225/70/15 fronts on my 71 and they tucked nice, but these were rallies 5 lug. I think different BS and rear axle length in the 1971 trucks?! Attached Images __________________ 1949 Chevrolet 5 window 1970 C10 CST swb, fleet side 1964 C10 swb, bbw 1968 Camaro coupe 1968 camaro convertible (cream puff) 1972 K10 swb 4wd SuperCheyenne

01-10-2016, 05:25 PM	#12
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? Here is mine. 15x5.5 front w/ 215/75/15 15x8 rear with 235/75/15. 6 lug no problems. __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

01-10-2016, 06:24 PM	#14
Joe Pass Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Windsor, California Posts: 1,042	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? A stepside is tighter by nature, I run 15-8 rear 265/70/15 with a 4-1/2" backspace. Front is 15-7 with a 215/65/15 with a 3-1/2" backspace clears my disc/2" drop spindles. I bought Wheel Vintique's smoothies from Summit on sale free shipping....I custom ordered the rear backspace a 1/2" deeper at $20 extra a wheel and a few weeks waiting for them...

01-10-2016, 08:50 PM	#16
chevy2tom Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wheeling, Illinois Posts: 703	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? Lookin good Joe! Eric sent me pics of your truck a couple months ago, nice job.

01-10-2016, 10:17 PM	#18
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,443	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? 8 inch rallyes with 255/70/15 all the way around. Attached Images __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

01-12-2016, 12:09 PM	#20
veltex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 257	Re: Anyone running 15x8 Steelies? I run the same 8's on the back, 6's on front, 215/75 front 235/75 rear. Around here those 8's are kind of scarce. Attached Images __________________ beater 65 gmc at the moment

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.