15" Wheel Suggestions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cgrossl · 09-19-2006, 10:47 PM

I am getting ready to replace the wheels on my 85 swb, Black Chevy Truck. I want a 15x8 to fit my existing 275/60 BFG's. I like the look of 17" and bigger wheels, but I just don't want to spend the money and I couldn't imagine how bad it would ride with big wheels and short sidewall tires. It rides bad enough as it is.

Anyway, you can see pics of my truck (and my other toys, if you're interested) here http://community.webshots.com/user/cgrossl . I was thinking of a bullet hole sytle wheel, with the big holes, but I have seen some five spoke style wheels that look good too. Anyone else have any suggestions? As always, pictures are worth a thousand words.

68Stepbed · 09-20-2006, 08:34 AM

Hopsters or Torque Thrust II's will be your best bet.

72freak · 09-20-2006, 08:41 AM

Torque thrust or Ralleys...truck or corvette!!!!!!

75sierraclassic · 09-20-2006, 09:16 AM

I've always like the Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels. They are pretty cheap at 100 bucks for a 15x8 aluminum wheel.

cliffsta · 09-20-2006, 09:23 AM

I am fond of the Eagle Series 054 wheel...

AceX · 09-20-2006, 07:24 PM

Hallabrand (or maybe its hallibrand?) wheels with knockoffs.

You can actually fit a 15x10 in the wheel wells pretty easily and maybe even run a 305's or better. I was running 275's all around till I lowered my truck and then had to switch to 255's up front because they rubbed like no other... Consider a staggered setup? 15x8 upfront and 15x10 out back maybe?

cgrossl · 09-20-2006, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming.

**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2006, 09:29 PM

I can understand you not wanting to spend money on 17's when you have good tires. Don't make that decision on based on the misconception that 17's will give you a bad ride. I have had trucks with 15's, 17's, 18's, and 20's. The size of the wheel has nothing to do with the ride. It's the profile of the tire that matters. Add a set of 17's with a 45 series tire and your ride will be just fine....

CN84C10 · 09-20-2006, 09:58 PM

N2Trux,

Are those Torque thrust 2 wheels on your truck? Does anyone know of a good source to purchase these wheels? What is the width of the rims and what tires are you running? Thats an awesome looking setup. And one more thing, What drop is that??

benoit454 · 09-20-2006, 10:16 PM

Don't forget about the old school cragers, I love em.

For about 475 or so you can get 4 wheels, lugs, washers, center caps, and valves, shipped to your door from summit. or jegs.

Sorry for it now being a truck but theese are on my ss.

I know there's plenty of chevy trucks with cragers on them and some members here have them and have pics.

**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2006, 10:41 PM

CN84C10-
That's not my truck. That belongs to forum member ocbaud. If I remember correctly it's a 5/7 drop. I'll have to dig deeper in my memory for the tire size.
Here's one more with 17's. This one has Cragar SS wheels and it belongs to Odie82-

SCOTI · 09-20-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

CN84C10-.... If I remember correctly it's a 5/7 drop. I'll have to dig deeper in my memory for the tire size.

In my best 'rainman' voice...... 255-50-17's & 275-50-17's

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**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2006, 11:10 PM

I should have known Scoti would remember. He has the uncanny ability to retain those numbers for almost every car & truck he has ever seen....

cliffsta · 09-20-2006, 11:56 PM

"What's the proper ignition timing on a 55 Chevy Impala with the 427 and 4 barrel carburetor?"

boxrodz · 09-21-2006, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bridgekeeper cliffsta from Scene 35

"What's the proper ignition timing on a 55 Chevy Impala with the 427 and 4 barrel carburetor?"

King Arthur's response: "What do you mean? An African or European Impala?"

In all seriousness, if I remember correctly, OCBaud's setup has 255/50/17s on all four corners with a 4-6 drop. Sticking with the traditional theme, here's a quick p'chop of your truck on 15" Cragars (Halibrand look-alikes) with a ~4-6 drop. They come in 17's as well.

BTW, nice truck.

cliffsta · 09-21-2006, 12:49 AM

LMAO

I was actually referring to "My Cousin Vinny" when the smartelec prosecuter asks the chick that question, and she nails him with the fact they didn't make the 427 back then, much less in an Impala.

"What exactly, sir, is a Yoot?"

OK sorry for hijacking the thread... 50 lashes with the wet noodle.

My tires are 255/70/15s, i like having the meat of the 70 series as opposed to the 60 series.

AceX · 09-22-2006, 11:27 PM

IMO, Torque Thrust wheels are overused. Look for something a bit different.

CN84C10 · 09-22-2006, 11:39 PM

but they look so damn good on our trucks.

cgrossl · 09-23-2006, 01:07 PM

Well, I decided on wheel for my truck. I went with the Ultra type 50/51. Its a basic 5 spoke wheel. You can see a pic here: http://www.ultrawheel.com/wheel_deta...?brand=1&id=32 . It will be a week or two before they come in. I'll have to post a pic after I get them mounted. I guess this means that I have a set of 15x8 rally's with fresh paint and NOS centercaps for sale.

Thanks for everyone's input.

09-19-2006, 10:47 PM	#1
cgrossl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 151	15" Wheel Suggestions I am getting ready to replace the wheels on my 85 swb, Black Chevy Truck. I want a 15x8 to fit my existing 275/60 BFG's. I like the look of 17" and bigger wheels, but I just don't want to spend the money and I couldn't imagine how bad it would ride with big wheels and short sidewall tires. It rides bad enough as it is. Anyway, you can see pics of my truck (and my other toys, if you're interested) here http://community.webshots.com/user/cgrossl . I was thinking of a bullet hole sytle wheel, with the big holes, but I have seen some five spoke style wheels that look good too. Anyone else have any suggestions? As always, pictures are worth a thousand words. __________________ 49 Chevy 3100 69 Camaro Acro Sport II Biplane

09-20-2006, 08:34 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions Hopsters or Torque Thrust II's will be your best bet. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:36 PM.

09-20-2006, 08:41 AM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions Torque thrust or Ralleys...truck or corvette!!!!!! Attached Images

09-20-2006, 09:16 AM	#4
75sierraclassic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 186	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions I've always like the Mickey Thompson Classic II wheels. They are pretty cheap at 100 bucks for a 15x8 aluminum wheel. Attached Images

09-20-2006, 09:23 AM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions I am fond of the Eagle Series 054 wheel... __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-20-2006, 07:24 PM	#6
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions Hallabrand (or maybe its hallibrand?) wheels with knockoffs. You can actually fit a 15x10 in the wheel wells pretty easily and maybe even run a 305's or better. I was running 275's all around till I lowered my truck and then had to switch to 255's up front because they rubbed like no other... Consider a staggered setup? 15x8 upfront and 15x10 out back maybe?

09-20-2006, 08:34 PM	#7
cgrossl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 151	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming. __________________ 49 Chevy 3100 69 Camaro Acro Sport II Biplane

09-20-2006, 09:29 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions I can understand you not wanting to spend money on 17's when you have good tires. Don't make that decision on based on the misconception that 17's will give you a bad ride. I have had trucks with 15's, 17's, 18's, and 20's. The size of the wheel has nothing to do with the ride. It's the profile of the tire that matters. Add a set of 17's with a 45 series tire and your ride will be just fine.... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-20-2006, 09:58 PM	#9
CN84C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Destrehan, Louisiana Posts: 23	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions N2Trux, Are those Torque thrust 2 wheels on your truck? Does anyone know of a good source to purchase these wheels? What is the width of the rims and what tires are you running? Thats an awesome looking setup. And one more thing, What drop is that?? __________________ 84 C10 Vortec 350, Turbo350, 12 Bolt w/3:73 14.42ET Soon to come 150 Shot

09-20-2006, 10:16 PM	#10
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions Don't forget about the old school cragers, I love em. For about 475 or so you can get 4 wheels, lugs, washers, center caps, and valves, shipped to your door from summit. or jegs. Sorry for it now being a truck but theese are on my ss. I know there's plenty of chevy trucks with cragers on them and some members here have them and have pics. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

09-20-2006, 10:41 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions CN84C10- That's not my truck. That belongs to forum member ocbaud. If I remember correctly it's a 5/7 drop. I'll have to dig deeper in my memory for the tire size. Here's one more with 17's. This one has Cragar SS wheels and it belongs to Odie82- Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-20-2006, 11:10 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions I should have known Scoti would remember. He has the uncanny ability to retain those numbers for almost every car & truck he has ever seen.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-20-2006, 11:56 PM	#14
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions "What's the proper ignition timing on a 55 Chevy Impala with the 427 and 4 barrel carburetor?" __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-21-2006, 12:49 AM	#16
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions LMAO I was actually referring to "My Cousin Vinny" when the smartelec prosecuter asks the chick that question, and she nails him with the fact they didn't make the 427 back then, much less in an Impala. "What exactly, sir, is a Yoot?" OK sorry for hijacking the thread... 50 lashes with the wet noodle. My tires are 255/70/15s, i like having the meat of the 70 series as opposed to the 60 series. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-22-2006, 11:27 PM	#17
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions IMO, Torque Thrust wheels are overused. Look for something a bit different.



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09-22-2006, 11:39 PM	#18
CN84C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Destrehan, Louisiana Posts: 23	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions but they look so damn good on our trucks. __________________ 84 C10 Vortec 350, Turbo350, 12 Bolt w/3:73 14.42ET Soon to come 150 Shot

09-23-2006, 01:07 PM	#19
cgrossl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 151	Re: 15" Wheel Suggestions Well, I decided on wheel for my truck. I went with the Ultra type 50/51. Its a basic 5 spoke wheel. You can see a pic here: http://www.ultrawheel.com/wheel_deta...?brand=1&id=32 . It will be a week or two before they come in. I'll have to post a pic after I get them mounted. I guess this means that I have a set of 15x8 rally's with fresh paint and NOS centercaps for sale. Thanks for everyone's input. __________________ 49 Chevy 3100 69 Camaro Acro Sport II Biplane Last edited by cgrossl; 09-23-2006 at 01:08 PM.

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