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2772 · 10-10-2012, 01:47 PM

Hey folks, how about some pics of different rallys and tires. Trying to see which would be the best look for me. From what I heard the original tire size is 225 75 15. But how about other options like 265 75 15?
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**leddzepp** · 10-10-2012, 01:51 PM

I run 215 70 15 on 15 x 7 rallies up front. 275 60 15 on 15 x 8 rallies out back. IMO this gives the truck a nice rake.

Fldawg · 10-10-2012, 04:49 PM

i run 255/70/15 on frt and back

xmitsu10 · 10-10-2012, 09:06 PM

Fronts are 255/60R15 on 8" rallys. Rears are 275/60R15 on 10" rally's.
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PAWS 72 · 10-10-2012, 10:34 PM

255-70-15 front and rear on 8'' Rally's

**jocko** · 10-10-2012, 10:40 PM

i see a trend...
I agree with the above posts - for a staggered setup with a slight rake, I really like ledzepp's approach. And for all 4 the same, prefer 255/70/15s all the way around.
I'd only go with a 60 on the front if the truck is lowered - and that clearly looks great on xmitsu10's truck.

longorange68 · 10-10-2012, 10:58 PM

Anyone have a pic of the 275/60 on an 8 inch rim? Looking to see sidewall bulge as it is what I'm planning to run on my longbox.
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A.Bursell · 10-11-2012, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

i run 255/70/15 on frt and back

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Originally Posted by xmitsu10

Fronts are 255/60R15 on 8" rallys. Rears are 275/60R15 on 10" rally's.
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Originally Posted by PAWS 72

255-70-15 front and rear on 8'' Rally's

I want to run one of these setups with 8" wheels and same size tires all around. Are there any clearance issues with tires or wheel in these sizes?

Adam
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**Already Gone** · 10-11-2012, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by A.Bursell

I want to run one of these setups with 8" wheels and same size tires all around. Are there any clearance issues with tires or wheel in these sizes?

Adam
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I have the P255/70R15 Cooper Cobras mounted on 15 x8 Rallys on all 4 corners on my stock height 72 longbox and no issues.

Ol69C10 · 10-11-2012, 04:05 AM

i'm likin the 255/70r15's. anyone runnin these on a 4/6 or 4/5 drop?

-Ol'69

PAWS 72 · 10-11-2012, 10:26 AM

I'm running Uniroyal's on mine no problems at all. But she is fixing to get a new set of BFG.

Fldawg · 10-11-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Bursell

I want to run one of these setups with 8" wheels and same size tires all around. Are there any clearance issues with tires or wheel in these sizes?

Adam
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mine has a 2 1/2" on front and 4" on the rear drop not even close to havng a probelm

big mike71 · 10-11-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by longorange68

Anyone have a pic of the 275/60 on an 8 inch rim? Looking to see sidewall bulge as it is what I'm planning to run on my longbox.
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Here's mine when I put them back on the truck I'm putting 255/60 on the front and 275/60 on the back.

missinfishin10 · 10-11-2012, 07:32 PM

Here is my 275/60/15
I dont think they bulge at all

A.Bursell · 10-11-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I have the P255/70R15 Cooper Cobras mounted on 15 x8 Rallys on all 4 corners on my stock height 72 longbox and no issues.

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Originally Posted by PAWS 72

I'm running Uniroyal's on mine no problems at all. But she is fixing to get a new set of BFG.

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

mine has a 2 1/2" on front and 4" on the rear drop not even close to havng a probelm

Thanks guys. I had heard there may be an issue with wheels rubbing on the control arms with an 8" wheel. No issues there either?

Adam

**leddzepp** · 10-11-2012, 09:59 PM

No issues whatsoever with rallye wheels. I have run 6.5's, 7's and 8's.

**Already Gone** · 10-11-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

mine has a 2 1/2" on front and 4" on the rear drop not even close to havng a probelm

Are you running 15 x 7 or 15 x 8? Did you use a dropped spindle in front and coil in the rear? Are you running stock shocks and panhard bar with your set up? I just want drop mine a hair and level it out and keep my 255/70's on the 8 inch rallys.
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Fldawg · 10-12-2012, 03:33 PM

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Are you running 15 x 7 or 15 x 8? Did you use a dropped spindle in front and coil in the rear? Are you running stock shocks and panhard bar with your set up? I just want drop mine a hair and level it out and keep my 255/70's on the 8 inch rallys.
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yes i did use drop spindle and coil in rear and the shocks came with the drop coils, stock on the front, 15 x 8"

**Already Gone** · 10-12-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fldawg

yes i did use drop spindle and coil in rear and the shocks came with the drop coils, stock on the front, 15 x 8"

Thanks for the info. So you used a drop shock on the rear and stock shock on the front and used the stock panhard bar,right? After seeing your truck I think this is the way I am going to go with mine. It'll drop it a touch and level her out good.

snipescastle2 · 06-19-2013, 08:26 AM

I like the stance pictures of all your trucks guys! Nice!
Ben Smith

RFC · 09-04-2013, 11:22 PM

Wow, this truck is beautiful! I am thinking of running the same tire/wheel set up on my 86 Silverado...what is your lowering set up? I was thinking of going simply 2"/2".
Thanks!
RFC
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RFC · 09-04-2013, 11:27 PM

Apolgies all, I am brand new here and feeling my way through. My previous comment was for "xmitsu10".

I like all the trucks on here and wish to own a 72 shortbed one day. For now, I will be working on my 1950 3100 shortbed and 1986 Silverado shortbed.

Thanks for "listening" and happy building!

RFC
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Sklptrljay · 09-04-2013, 11:49 PM

RFC, welcome to the forum.

XMITSU can answer this himself, but that looks like a 4/6 drop to me. I have a 4/6 with the same size tires 255/60/15. If you run these without a big drop, you'll see a lot of space between the fender and tire.

RFC · 09-04-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by xmitsu10

Fronts are 255/60R15 on 8" rallys. Rears are 275/60R15 on 10" rally's.
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Originally Posted by Sklptrljay

RFC, welcome to the forum.

XMITSU can answer this himself, but that looks like a 4/6 drop to me. I have a 4/6 with the same size tires 255/60/15. If you run these without a big drop, you'll see a lot of space between the fender and tire.

Thanks alot Sklptrljay, I really appreciate that!

Wow, 4/6 huh? A 2/2 won't do much of anything for me then...thanks for the education!
RFC
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Daaaanz67 · 09-05-2013, 12:06 AM

4/6 255/60/15 all around

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10-10-2012, 01:47 PM	#1
2772 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Baltimore,MD Posts: 119	Tire options 15x8 rally Hey folks, how about some pics of different rallys and tires. Trying to see which would be the best look for me. From what I heard the original tire size is 225 75 15. But how about other options like 265 75 15? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ FEEL, FEEL, FEEL , FEEL MY HEAT!

10-10-2012, 01:51 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally I run 215 70 15 on 15 x 7 rallies up front. 275 60 15 on 15 x 8 rallies out back. IMO this gives the truck a nice rake. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-10-2012, 04:49 PM	#3
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally i run 255/70/15 on frt and back Attached Images

10-10-2012, 09:06 PM	#4
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally Fronts are 255/60R15 on 8" rallys. Rears are 275/60R15 on 10" rally's. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

10-10-2012, 10:34 PM	#5
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,472	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally 255-70-15 front and rear on 8'' Rally's Attached Images

10-10-2012, 10:40 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,994	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally i see a trend... I agree with the above posts - for a staggered setup with a slight rake, I really like ledzepp's approach. And for all 4 the same, prefer 255/70/15s all the way around. I'd only go with a 60 on the front if the truck is lowered - and that clearly looks great on xmitsu10's truck.

10-10-2012, 10:58 PM	#7
longorange68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hockinson, Washington Posts: 115	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally Anyone have a pic of the 275/60 on an 8 inch rim? Looking to see sidewall bulge as it is what I'm planning to run on my longbox. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10, 2WD, Longbox, Vortec 350, 700R4, 3.73 gears Good judgment comes from experience, and experience, well......that comes from bad judgment. 1968 Chevy C-10 "Longshot": Bought used from my Uncle George in 1994 and proceeding to beat the hell out of it for 4 years. Sold it. Bought it back, dumped an ungodly amount of money into it since then.

10-11-2012, 04:05 AM	#10
Ol69C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: 29 Palms, ca Posts: 34	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally i'm likin the 255/70r15's. anyone runnin these on a 4/6 or 4/5 drop? -Ol'69

10-11-2012, 10:26 AM	#11
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,472	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally I'm running Uniroyal's on mine no problems at all. But she is fixing to get a new set of BFG.

10-11-2012, 07:32 PM	#14
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally Here is my 275/60/15 I dont think they bulge at all Attached Images __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project!

10-11-2012, 09:59 PM	#16
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally No issues whatsoever with rallye wheels. I have run 6.5's, 7's and 8's. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-19-2013, 08:26 AM	#20
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	17" rims with 315/35/17 tires I like the stance pictures of all your trucks guys! Nice! Ben Smith Last edited by snipescastle2; 06-19-2013 at 08:27 AM. Reason: adding

09-04-2013, 11:22 PM	#21
RFC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 21	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally Wow, this truck is beautiful! I am thinking of running the same tire/wheel set up on my 86 Silverado...what is your lowering set up? I was thinking of going simply 2"/2". Thanks! RFC Posted via Mobile Device

09-04-2013, 11:27 PM	#22
RFC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 21	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally Apolgies all, I am brand new here and feeling my way through. My previous comment was for "xmitsu10". I like all the trucks on here and wish to own a 72 shortbed one day. For now, I will be working on my 1950 3100 shortbed and 1986 Silverado shortbed. Thanks for "listening" and happy building! RFC Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by RFC; 09-04-2013 at 11:28 PM. Reason: misspell

09-04-2013, 11:49 PM	#23
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally RFC, welcome to the forum. XMITSU can answer this himself, but that looks like a 4/6 drop to me. I have a 4/6 with the same size tires 255/60/15. If you run these without a big drop, you'll see a lot of space between the fender and tire.



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Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Tire options 15x8 rally 4/6 255/60/15 all around Posted via Mobile Device

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