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1LowToy · 07-01-2010, 09:46 PM

Will the 8" ralley wheel fit in front with a 275/60/15 and lowered 4"? I'll be loweing with a 3" drop spindle and 3/4 cut off the spring. I know I'm going to run into clearance issues with the 3" drop spindles and the 8" ralley wheel but nothing a lil grinding of the lower control arm won't solve. But will I run into tire clearance issues with the tie rod ends or wheel wells?

And oh yeah pics if ya have'em

Thanks in advance, as I know that someone here has been there done that.

T-Bone Tommy · 07-01-2010, 10:50 PM

I'm running a 3 spindle and 2 springs with 8 rallies with no problems at all.

1LowToy · 07-01-2010, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Bone Tommy

I'm running a 3 spindle and 2 springs with 8 rallies with no problems at all.

With 275/60?15 tires in front?

snacob14 · 07-01-2010, 11:46 PM

I just installed my 3 inch drops from springtech and I'm rubbing on my caliper and tierod mount.

geeforcem · 07-02-2010, 12:17 AM

275/60's will rub...at the top of the inner fender. I learned this on my '86 back in 1990. It has 3 in spindles and 1 in. drop springs.

Jeff

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 12:17 AM

I think I may have to clarify my main question. Will the tires fit, 275/60/15 on 8" ralleys on the front?

I'd think someone would have been curious enough to find out before me.

geeforcem · 07-02-2010, 12:20 AM

hahaha... to clarify..

I had the same combo... 8 in rallys, 275/60's and 4 inch drop... yes they rub on the inner fender every time you hit a bump.

jeff

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by geeforcem

hahaha... to clarify..

I had the same combo... 8 in rallys, 275/60's and 4 inch drop... yes they rub on the inner fender every time you hit a bump.

jeff

Damn I hate that answer. So it's a smaller tire, or less coil. 255/60/15 may be?

geeforcem · 07-02-2010, 09:01 AM

i ended up going to 245/60's but 255's may be okay too.

jeff

silvereagle07 · 07-02-2010, 09:29 AM

I'm running 275/50/15's up front and they rubbed the inner fender until I aligned it with slight negative camber and rolled the fender lip. With 3 inch spindles you may or may not have to clearance the lower control arm ( I didn't have to). I did have to smooth the caliper ridge and the top of the spindle to clear the wheels. I think the 255's would work better with less issues. Check some of the drop threads here in the search function to see some of the trucks with that combo.

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 10:51 AM

I see a neigbor of mine has 245/60/15 on Anson slot mags wheels but the tire appears small on his truck. His is lowered with all springs, heated at that. I'd sure would like to know if 255/60 would work with this combo.

I was tire shopping yesterday and everywhere I stopped they wanted to list price me (reach in my pocket like I was born yesterday with birthday money). Les Schwab wanted $125 each for chinese tires, $4.50 for a valve stem and $15 for a mount and balance on a bare rime cash and carry.

1LowToy · 07-02-2010, 05:58 PM

Bump

Anyone running 255/60s up front?

C low · 07-02-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LowToy

I see a neigbor of mine has 245/60/15 on Anson slot mags wheels but the tire appears small on his truck. His is lowered with all springs, heated at that. I'd sure would like to know if 255/60 would work with this combo.

I was tire shopping yesterday and everywhere I stopped they wanted to list price me (reach in my pocket like I was born yesterday with birthday money). Les Schwab wanted $125 each for chinese tires, $4.50 for a valve stem and $15 for a mount and balance on a bare rime cash and carry.

thats why i go to local tireshops they do all that stuff free usualy if ya buy tires

3r!c84 · 07-02-2010, 06:23 PM

3inch spindle with 3/4 of stock coil cut.. on 235/75/15 like 3 inchs from inner fender to tire

joe1982 · 07-03-2010, 12:02 AM

i really like the 255/60. this is a 4.5'' drop up front with no rubbing issues what so ever. sorry about the blurry pic, i was filling up when i read this so i took a cell phone pic

Low87 · 07-02-2010, 10:44 AM

I did it on a 4" front drop. If I hit a dip at speed it would rub the inner fender. Other than that it was ok.

joe1982 · 07-04-2010, 02:15 AM

yeah no problem man, yes they are rallies, painted black. i am running running 275's in the back, i am really considering a 255 in the rear with a 1''spacer. the 275 just looks to tall for me.

1LowToy · 07-04-2010, 02:41 PM

255/60 and 275/60 thats the way it's going to Rock

I'll be able to have time to put the lowering goodies on I've been collecting after I finish $16k worth of home maintenance/upgrades moma want's done YESTERDAY!!!!

I feel soo PW lol

joe1982 · 07-04-2010, 03:05 PM

Nice man, I really want a white truck. That's going to look great with the drop

bark · 07-06-2010, 11:00 PM

It will fit, I'm running 255 60 on 8 rally on the front with bell tech spindles, and one coil cut. And 295 50 on custom 11 wide rally on the rear, with de-arch rears, shackels and hangers, and no rub

07-01-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	8 Ralley wheel ?? Will the 8" ralley wheel fit in front with a 275/60/15 and lowered 4"? I'll be loweing with a 3" drop spindle and 3/4 cut off the spring. I know I'm going to run into clearance issues with the 3" drop spindles and the 8" ralley wheel but nothing a lil grinding of the lower control arm won't solve. But will I run into tire clearance issues with the tie rod ends or wheel wells? And oh yeah pics if ya have'em Thanks in advance, as I know that someone here has been there done that.

07-01-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
T-Bone Tommy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greenwood S.C Posts: 12	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I'm running a 3 spindle and 2 springs with 8 rallies with no problems at all.

07-01-2010, 11:46 PM	#4
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I just installed my 3 inch drops from springtech and I'm rubbing on my caliper and tierod mount.

07-02-2010, 12:17 AM	#5
geeforcem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 26	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? 275/60's will rub...at the top of the inner fender. I learned this on my '86 back in 1990. It has 3 in spindles and 1 in. drop springs. Jeff

07-02-2010, 12:17 AM	#6
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I think I may have to clarify my main question. Will the tires fit, 275/60/15 on 8" ralleys on the front? I'd think someone would have been curious enough to find out before me. Last edited by 1LowToy; 07-02-2010 at 12:21 AM.

07-02-2010, 12:20 AM	#7
geeforcem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 26	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? hahaha... to clarify.. I had the same combo... 8 in rallys, 275/60's and 4 inch drop... yes they rub on the inner fender every time you hit a bump. jeff

07-02-2010, 09:01 AM	#9
geeforcem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 26	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? i ended up going to 245/60's but 255's may be okay too. jeff

07-02-2010, 09:29 AM	#10
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I'm running 275/50/15's up front and they rubbed the inner fender until I aligned it with slight negative camber and rolled the fender lip. With 3 inch spindles you may or may not have to clearance the lower control arm ( I didn't have to). I did have to smooth the caliper ridge and the top of the spindle to clear the wheels. I think the 255's would work better with less issues. Check some of the drop threads here in the search function to see some of the trucks with that combo. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

07-02-2010, 10:51 AM	#11
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I see a neigbor of mine has 245/60/15 on Anson slot mags wheels but the tire appears small on his truck. His is lowered with all springs, heated at that. I'd sure would like to know if 255/60 would work with this combo. I was tire shopping yesterday and everywhere I stopped they wanted to list price me (reach in my pocket like I was born yesterday with birthday money). Les Schwab wanted $125 each for chinese tires, $4.50 for a valve stem and $15 for a mount and balance on a bare rime cash and carry.

07-02-2010, 05:58 PM	#12
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? Bump Anyone running 255/60s up front?

07-02-2010, 06:23 PM	#14
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? 3inch spindle with 3/4 of stock coil cut.. on 235/75/15 like 3 inchs from inner fender to tire Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 07-02-2010 at 06:25 PM.

07-03-2010, 12:02 AM	#15
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? i really like the 255/60. this is a 4.5'' drop up front with no rubbing issues what so ever. sorry about the blurry pic, i was filling up when i read this so i took a cell phone pic Attached Images __________________ "san diego chargers #1" Last edited by joe1982; 07-03-2010 at 12:03 AM.

07-02-2010, 10:44 AM	#16
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? I did it on a 4" front drop. If I hit a dip at speed it would rub the inner fender. Other than that it was ok. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin Last edited by Low87; 07-02-2010 at 10:44 AM.

07-04-2010, 02:15 AM	#17
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? yeah no problem man, yes they are rallies, painted black. i am running running 275's in the back, i am really considering a 255 in the rear with a 1''spacer. the 275 just looks to tall for me. __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

07-04-2010, 02:41 PM	#18
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? 255/60 and 275/60 thats the way it's going to Rock I'll be able to have time to put the lowering goodies on I've been collecting after I finish $16k worth of home maintenance/upgrades moma want's done YESTERDAY!!!! I feel soo PW lol Attached Images Last edited by 1LowToy; 07-04-2010 at 02:46 PM.



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07-04-2010, 03:05 PM	#19
joe1982 .. !WAR FEDOR! .. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca Posts: 546	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? Nice man, I really want a white truck. That's going to look great with the drop __________________ "san diego chargers #1"

07-06-2010, 11:00 PM	#20
bark Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 223	Re: 8 Ralley wheel ?? It will fit, I'm running 255 60 on 8 rally on the front with bell tech spindles, and one coil cut. And 295 50 on custom 11 wide rally on the rear, with de-arch rears, shackels and hangers, and no rub

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