8" rallies on a 68. Will they fit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1971Stepside** · 09-18-2003, 09:31 AM

I was crawling around under my 68 last night and I noticed there isn't much clearance between the inner rear tire and the bed tub. I bought a set of 15x8" rallies, but I am concerned they may not fit. I was going to put 60's on the wheels, so the tires won't be too wide.

Has anyone else done this? No wonder GM widened the axles on the later models!! LOL

gr8scott51 · 09-18-2003, 09:36 AM

I have 8" rallyes on my 68 stepside. As long as they have the correct backspacing, they'll fit just fine.

good luck, scott

lost wages · 09-18-2003, 10:01 AM

since i plan to tub it anyway why dont you get the sawzall out and make them fit...

**1971Stepside** · 09-18-2003, 10:27 AM

Holy Crap! What are you doing awake this early? Surfing for Porn no doubt!

**lolife99** · 09-18-2003, 12:08 PM

I had a set on my old 69. I ran 275/60 on the back and 255/60 on the front. Fit perfect. I think "lost wages" and I have the same ideas for your truck. Ha.

**1971Stepside** · 09-18-2003, 02:09 PM

Thanks, that is why neither of you will get your hands on it! LOL

68speedalert · 09-18-2003, 04:43 PM

The factory 15x8 4x4 rallys? Yeh they will fit. Had them on mine till I converted to 5 lug disc . I think they may rub a little on one side. I never heard it but did notice a rub mark. It's been a long time ago, mind's a little foggy on which side it was.

Steve.

Longhorn Man · 09-19-2003, 11:39 PM

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I was going to put 60's on the wheels, so the tires won't be too wide.

How wide a 60 series tire you gonna run on it?

Bryan68custom · 09-19-2003, 11:47 PM

I have 15 x 8 rally's on mine with 255/70/15 tires on it and they fit just fine

Tx Firefighter · 09-19-2003, 11:51 PM

15x8 rally with 275/60 tire. No rubs at all.

Tx Firefighter · 09-19-2003, 11:52 PM

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Tx Firefighter · 09-19-2003, 11:54 PM

..yes, I mount my own tires.

miket · 09-20-2003, 12:22 AM

4-1/2" bkspcing and 275/60's on 10" wide ralleys.....hell I even put 345/55's on too....no rub.

here are the pics

Dean23 · 09-20-2003, 12:25 AM

hey i have 8 " rallys in the back of my 68 and they have 325/50-15 and they have room back ther
i would put as fat as a tire as u can get in there

miket · 09-20-2003, 12:28 AM

Dean,

Can you post a pic? Are they drag radials?

Hotrod70C10 · 09-20-2003, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by 68speedalert
The factory 15x8 4x4 rallys? Yeh they will fit. Had them on mine till I converted to 5 lug disc . I think they may rub a little on one side. I never heard it but did notice a rub mark. It's been a long time ago, mind's a little foggy on which side it was.

Steve.

Probably the drivers side... If your truck was dropped or your rear springs were sagging the 275's rub... I haven't had them hit on mine but I did see a rub mark on my buddies 72 super.... He's getting ready to drop it and put either a super track bar kit or an adjustable panhard bar in the rear to keep it from rubbing though.
btw... my buddy has 5 lug 80ish rallies on his truck with 275/60/15's.....

Hotrod70C10 · 09-20-2003, 01:58 AM

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Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
..yes, I mount my own tires.

I'm glad to say i do too... lol but i'm using the mounting machine and balancer at my dad's shop. btw I like the look of the color matched rallies!

JoetheMobster · 09-20-2003, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by 1971Stepside
Holy Crap! What are you doing awake this early? Surfing for Porn no doubt!

LMFAO!!!

09-18-2003, 09:31 AM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	8" rallies on a 68. Will they fit? I was crawling around under my 68 last night and I noticed there isn't much clearance between the inner rear tire and the bed tub. I bought a set of 15x8" rallies, but I am concerned they may not fit. I was going to put 60's on the wheels, so the tires won't be too wide. Has anyone else done this? No wonder GM widened the axles on the later models!! LOL __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-18-2003, 09:36 AM	#2
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	4-1/2" backspacing I have 8" rallyes on my 68 stepside. As long as they have the correct backspacing, they'll fit just fine. good luck, scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

09-18-2003, 10:27 AM	#4
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Holy Crap! What are you doing awake this early? Surfing for Porn no doubt! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-18-2003, 02:09 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Thanks, that is why neither of you will get your hands on it! LOL __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-18-2003, 04:43 PM	#7
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	The factory 15x8 4x4 rallys? Yeh they will fit. Had them on mine till I converted to 5 lug disc . I think they may rub a little on one side. I never heard it but did notice a rub mark. It's been a long time ago, mind's a little foggy on which side it was. Steve. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

09-18-2003, 10:01 AM	#3
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	since i plan to tub it anyway why dont you get the sawzall out and make them fit...

09-18-2003, 12:08 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	I had a set on my old 69. I ran 275/60 on the back and 255/60 on the front. Fit perfect. I think "lost wages" and I have the same ideas for your truck. Ha.

09-19-2003, 11:47 PM	#9
Bryan68custom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denison, Tx. Posts: 189	I have 15 x 8 rally's on mine with 255/70/15 tires on it and they fit just fine

09-19-2003, 11:51 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	15x8 rally with 275/60 tire. No rubs at all. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-19-2003, 11:52 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-19-2003, 11:54 PM	#12
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	..yes, I mount my own tires. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-20-2003, 12:22 AM	#13
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	4-1/2" bkspcing and 275/60's on 10" wide ralleys.....hell I even put 345/55's on too....no rub. here are the pics __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

09-20-2003, 12:25 AM	#14
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	hey i have 8 " rallys in the back of my 68 and they have 325/50-15 and they have room back ther i would put as fat as a tire as u can get in there __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

09-20-2003, 12:28 AM	#15
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Dean, Can you post a pic? Are they drag radials? __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection



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