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Mr79C10 · 03-31-2008, 04:04 AM

I scored a set of these Sat in Daytona,
15X8 Rallys

Need a lil bit of TLC, but sweet deal @ the swap meet.

Need some opinions on Tire selection
Ive got 3" LCA with 2" Lower springs and the rear is flipped.

S10Fan · 03-31-2008, 04:32 AM

I just picked up the same wheels for my 80 stepside, 15X8 and 15X7. I'm looking at 235-75-15 for the rear and 215-75-15 on the front. Thats after a flip in the rear and spindles/springs in the front.

I like the stance on your truck.

Mr79C10 · 03-31-2008, 12:58 PM

Thanks, Whats on there now are the 15X7's And 225/75/12 Front,, 275/60/15 Rear.
I kinda like the way Malo83's tires "fill" the rim but he is running 8.5" wide rims,

So now the fun begins on tire selection.

streetstar · 03-31-2008, 08:05 PM

275-60 x 15 back, and 255-60 x 15 front ?

SCOTI · 03-31-2008, 09:59 PM

Are the wheels all the same size (15x8)? If so, Streetstars suggestion would look very consistent.

If the wheel widths are staggered, I prefer to stagger tire sizing equally. So if you choose a 215 on the front & the rear wheel is 1" wider, the rear tire size would be a 245 or as close as possible. This keeps the tire 'buldge' equal F/R.

I use the thinner van ralleys on front (6.5") w/215's & ususally put 255's on 8" ralleys on the back.

Mr79C10 · 04-01-2008, 03:15 AM

Yes, All 4 are 15X8, Thats what I want on all 4.

Twisted78SS · 04-01-2008, 03:40 AM

Hey,

I just picked up a 2wd blazer that has a set on it, they are 15x8 all the way around and running Toyo Proxes P245-50 15's I like the way they look, and I will go out and put one on my C10 and post a pic for comparison. My truck is running a 5/6 static drop

Drew

Mr79C10 · 04-02-2008, 03:45 AM

Oh yes please post pics.

Been looking and Im thinking on either 245/60/15 or 235/60/15. Either or on all four.

slugish · 04-02-2008, 06:29 AM

agree with streetstar / 275x60 on rear / 255x60 on front - will reaally fill up your fender well -close to maxing it out , unless you want a different look.

Twisted78SS · 04-03-2008, 12:46 AM

I will have them posted tonight, and will add another size (can't remember at the moment) for comparison

Twisted78SS · 04-03-2008, 10:53 AM

So I was of a bit on the tire sizes,

What I have on the chrome wheel is a 275-60x15 tire on a 15x8 rim w/3.5 BS
The other is actually a 295-50x15 tire on a 15x8 w/4.5 BS

Sorry the pics are not the best, The tires measure out as follows

275-60 is 28 inches tall and 10 inches wide
295-50 is 27 inches tall and 11 inches wide

After removing some leafs and adding a flip kit the pumpkin sits about 6 inches off the shop floor, the lowest part of the truck now is the bottom of the shock mounts which are roughly 5 inches off the floor..

Hope it helps a bit

Mr79C10 · 04-04-2008, 12:46 PM

Saw a pic of the AirRide shop truck "grumpy" I think is what they called it. Saw a pic of that truck with rallys and I like those tire sizes they had on that. Think that the look I want.

SCOTI · 04-04-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Saw a pic of the AirRide shop truck "grumpy" I think is what they called it. Saw a pic of that truck with rallys and I like those tire sizes they had on that. Think that the look I want.

'Grumpy' or 'Gumby'?

03-31-2008, 04:04 AM	#1
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Needing help with Tire selection I scored a set of these Sat in Daytona, 15X8 Rallys Need a lil bit of TLC, but sweet deal @ the swap meet. Need some opinions on Tire selection Ive got 3" LCA with 2" Lower springs and the rear is flipped. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

03-31-2008, 04:32 AM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Needing help with Tire selection I just picked up the same wheels for my 80 stepside, 15X8 and 15X7. I'm looking at 235-75-15 for the rear and 215-75-15 on the front. Thats after a flip in the rear and spindles/springs in the front. I like the stance on your truck.

03-31-2008, 12:58 PM	#3
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Needing help with Tire selection Thanks, Whats on there now are the 15X7's And 225/75/12 Front,, 275/60/15 Rear. I kinda like the way Malo83's tires "fill" the rim but he is running 8.5" wide rims, So now the fun begins on tire selection. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

03-31-2008, 08:05 PM	#4
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Needing help with Tire selection 275-60 x 15 back, and 255-60 x 15 front ? __________________ Are you retired too? Nonsense! I'm in my prime

03-31-2008, 09:59 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Needing help with Tire selection Are the wheels all the same size (15x8)? If so, Streetstars suggestion would look very consistent. If the wheel widths are staggered, I prefer to stagger tire sizing equally. So if you choose a 215 on the front & the rear wheel is 1" wider, the rear tire size would be a 245 or as close as possible. This keeps the tire 'buldge' equal F/R. I use the thinner van ralleys on front (6.5") w/215's & ususally put 255's on 8" ralleys on the back. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 03-31-2008 at 09:59 PM.

04-01-2008, 03:15 AM	#6
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Needing help with Tire selection Yes, All 4 are 15X8, Thats what I want on all 4. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

04-01-2008, 03:40 AM	#7
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Needing help with Tire selection Hey, I just picked up a 2wd blazer that has a set on it, they are 15x8 all the way around and running Toyo Proxes P245-50 15's I like the way they look, and I will go out and put one on my C10 and post a pic for comparison. My truck is running a 5/6 static drop Drew __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

04-02-2008, 03:45 AM	#8
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Needing help with Tire selection Oh yes please post pics. Been looking and Im thinking on either 245/60/15 or 235/60/15. Either or on all four. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den Last edited by Mr79C10; 04-02-2008 at 02:07 PM.

04-02-2008, 06:29 AM	#9
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Needing help with Tire selection agree with streetstar / 275x60 on rear / 255x60 on front - will reaally fill up your fender well -close to maxing it out , unless you want a different look.

04-03-2008, 12:46 AM	#10
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Needing help with Tire selection I will have them posted tonight, and will add another size (can't remember at the moment) for comparison __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired Last edited by Twisted78SS; 04-03-2008 at 08:22 PM. Reason: added pictures

04-03-2008, 10:53 AM	#11
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Needing help with Tire selection So I was of a bit on the tire sizes, What I have on the chrome wheel is a 275-60x15 tire on a 15x8 rim w/3.5 BS The other is actually a 295-50x15 tire on a 15x8 w/4.5 BS Sorry the pics are not the best, The tires measure out as follows 275-60 is 28 inches tall and 10 inches wide 295-50 is 27 inches tall and 11 inches wide After removing some leafs and adding a flip kit the pumpkin sits about 6 inches off the shop floor, the lowest part of the truck now is the bottom of the shock mounts which are roughly 5 inches off the floor.. Hope it helps a bit __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

04-04-2008, 12:46 PM	#12
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Needing help with Tire selection Saw a pic of the AirRide shop truck "grumpy" I think is what they called it. Saw a pic of that truck with rallys and I like those tire sizes they had on that. Think that the look I want. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den



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