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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

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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

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**ChiefRocka** · 01-10-2016, 12:53 PM

SuperCtruck · 01-10-2016, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

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

Staggered tire sizes

215/65 and 235/60

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

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.

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

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

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

Staggered tire sizes

215/65 and 235/60

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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

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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.

**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

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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, 12:13 AM

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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

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

SuperCtruck · 01-11-2016, 12:21 AM

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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?!

SuperCtruck · 01-11-2016, 12:44 AM

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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.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-12-2016, 01:04 PM

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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

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!"

01-10-2016, 05:25 PM	#7
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	#8
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	#11
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	#13
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

01-11-2016, 12:43 AM	#17
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

01-12-2016, 12:09 PM	#19
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



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