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87Bob · 07-31-2009, 01:53 PM

I have a set of Rallies (5 lug) I'm putting on my 85 LB their 8 inches wide. What size tires should I put on them to get the corect size as big as possible? I'm looking at Goodrich Long Trail T/A Tour 265/70R15's will those fit?

**nlped** · 07-31-2009, 02:49 PM

Yes, those will fit fine. I have 255/70r15's on my 8" rallies and people run up to a 275 on an 8" wheel.

Cheers,

Ed

flamingbig10 · 07-31-2009, 07:36 PM

295s will fit 8" rims I would go for 31 10.50 or lower it and go with a 275/60/15

85sqbdy · 07-31-2009, 08:09 PM

295's will fit 8" rims. The only drawback is that center of the tire will wear prematurely. Best bet is to get some 10" wheels if you want to run that size tire. However, 275/60's fit 8" wheels perfectly.

texasfunk · 07-31-2009, 10:58 PM

i have 275/60's on mine, love the look!

87Bob · 08-01-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by texasfunk

i have 275/60's on mine, love the look!

Any rubbing on the front?

supamatic · 08-02-2009, 01:55 AM

that is a damn good lookin truck ready for paint yea i like 275 60 r 15 on back and 265 60 r15 on front

texasfunk · 08-02-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 87Bob

Any rubbing on the front?

nope! truck is lowered ALOT! only time it rubbed was once there was a HUGE pot hole that i did not see, but never while driving over dips at 40mph, or pulling in and out of the driveway

JohnC · 08-02-2009, 01:01 PM

Yeah I have 275/60's on mine as well.

Hey TexasFunk what is your lowering setup?

The Pool Guy · 08-09-2009, 09:13 PM

255/70/15 with no issues

texasfunk · 08-10-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Yeah I have 275/60's on mine as well.

Hey TexasFunk what is your lowering setup?

its full custom, one off parts, only achieved with a torch! lol, PO completely melted coils and leaf mounting points, its equal to a 4/6, but its not done right at all!

JohnC · 08-10-2009, 08:52 AM

Dang PO's

The more I look at your truck, and some of the others the more I'm leaning towards keeping my rallies. Then I look at Ken and Frank's trucks, and think man those 20's look good

texasfunk · 08-10-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Dang PO's

The more I look at your truck, and some of the others the more I'm leaning towards keeping my rallies. Then I look at Ken and Frank's trucks, and think man those 20's look good

i know exactly what you mean, i am constantly thinking about getting 20's, but i love the look of rallies, i saw a truck with corvette rallies, 15x8 and 15x10, same color im doing my truck as well, fell in LOVE!

im thinking of that route,

swb85 · 08-10-2009, 04:22 PM

^^^Somebody has GOT to get more info on that blue truck, that's exactly how I wish mine looked!!!

texasfunk · 08-10-2009, 11:10 PM

wheels are corvette rallies, 15x8 with 275 60 15's, backs are 15x10's with 295 50 15, love this truck!

**78 Big10 454** · 08-10-2009, 11:14 PM

87Bob: I'm running 31-10.50/R15's on 15x8 chrome rallyes. I like sitting up high.

07-31-2009, 01:53 PM	#1
87Bob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Franklin Indiana Posts: 635	Tire size? I have a set of Rallies (5 lug) I'm putting on my 85 LB their 8 inches wide. What size tires should I put on them to get the corect size as big as possible? I'm looking at Goodrich Long Trail T/A Tour 265/70R15's will those fit? __________________ My Truck's not leaking its marking its territory!

07-31-2009, 02:49 PM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Tire size? Yes, those will fit fine. I have 255/70r15's on my 8" rallies and people run up to a 275 on an 8" wheel. Cheers, Ed __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-31-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Tire size? 295s will fit 8" rims I would go for 31 10.50 or lower it and go with a 275/60/15 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-31-2009, 08:09 PM	#4
85sqbdy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orange,Texas Posts: 99	Re: Tire size? 295's will fit 8" rims. The only drawback is that center of the tire will wear prematurely. Best bet is to get some 10" wheels if you want to run that size tire. However, 275/60's fit 8" wheels perfectly. __________________ if it ain't broke, fix it until it is.

07-31-2009, 10:58 PM	#5
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Tire size? i have 275/60's on mine, love the look!

08-02-2009, 01:55 AM	#7
supamatic Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: phoenix AZ,NOW ON THE DIRTY EAST SIDE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BAD WEST AND THR RICHICHY SCOTTSDALE Posts: 39	Re: Tire size? that is a damn good lookin truck ready for paint yea i like 275 60 r 15 on back and 265 60 r15 on front Last edited by supamatic; 08-02-2009 at 01:56 AM.

08-02-2009, 01:01 PM	#9
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tire size? Yeah I have 275/60's on mine as well. Hey TexasFunk what is your lowering setup?

08-09-2009, 09:13 PM	#10
The Pool Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Palm Springs, CA Posts: 36	Re: Tire size? 255/70/15 with no issues Attached Images

08-10-2009, 08:52 AM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tire size? Dang PO's The more I look at your truck, and some of the others the more I'm leaning towards keeping my rallies. Then I look at Ken and Frank's trucks, and think man those 20's look good

08-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#14
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Tire size? ^^^Somebody has GOT to get more info on that blue truck, that's exactly how I wish mine looked!!! __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

08-10-2009, 11:10 PM	#15
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Tire size? wheels are corvette rallies, 15x8 with 275 60 15's, backs are 15x10's with 295 50 15, love this truck!

08-10-2009, 11:14 PM	#16
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Tire size? 87Bob: I'm running 31-10.50/R15's on 15x8 chrome rallyes. I like sitting up high.



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