what size of wheel?

[lowrodderchev]

So I'm thinking of buying some Mickey Thompson classics for my 1975 blazer. She's got a 4 inch lift sitting on 35x12.5x15 stock ralley wheels. I'm going to use my same tires but was wondering should I get a 15x8 or 15x10 wheel?

[bmchevy1979]

I would go 15x10 these trucks look better with a wider stance and those rims look better deeper only thing you will have to worry about is the tires rubbing

['68 Newtricks]

While my rims are 11" and second set is 10", I also run a 15.5" wide tire. I personally don't like rims that are close to the width of the tire, looks funny to me. I like to see a fatter sidewall as this helps protect the rim while offroading, it also helps when you air down. More than that, I think it just looks better.

So I'd have to go with a 15x8 for the tire size you currently have. If you are towing more than anything, I think the wider 10" handles the weight better.

Here is my father truck with 35x12.5 on 10" rims. Next one is my truck with 38x15.5 on 11" rims.

[lowrodderchev]

Nice blazer, yeah after looking at mine the rear of the front tire is a little too close to run a wider wheel

[Ski-me]

These are 15x10 MT with 35 x 12.5 tires.

I prefer the 15 x 8's or 15 x 9's if possible.

15 x 10's allows just a little too much rim exposure for my liking.

How do you like the look on the 15 x 8 rally wheels??

[lowrodderchev]

There cool but Im leaning toward 15x10 I want something that sticks out a bit more

[lowrodderchev]

These the ones in looking at rap em in my general grabbers I have now

[lowrodderchev]

My rallys now

[lowrodderchev]

Finally found me some wheels

[lowrodderchev]

Now the problem they fit but when I spun them on the front the weights hit. Any suggestions? Thanx guys

[lowrodderchev]

New wheels are on

[68Timber]

Looks good!

[lowrodderchev]

Thanx bruiser I'm diff liking the black tires now

[Jonboy]

Ski me and Lowrodder, what lift are you guys using on your trucks with the 35's? That, and how tall are they at the roof? I am getting ready to lift my '74 Jimmy, just not sure if I want to do 33's or 35's. It needs to fit in the garage with the top off, ideally.

[Ski-me]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Ski me and Lowrodder, what lift are you guys using on your trucks with the 35's? That, and how tall are they at the roof? I am getting ready to lift my '74 Jimmy, just not sure if I want to do 33's or 35's. It needs to fit in the garage with the top off, ideally.

Mine has a 2.5" lift on it with the 35's. Definitely tight! It will also depend on the actual tire you get. Not all 35" tires are truly 35" tall. Those are "nominal" type sizes and also can vary depending on width and rim size.

With the 2.5" lift I do rub on the inner front fenders when turning and hitting a bump. Can be driven without rubbing but only on the street. Off road, I'd be hitting a lot more!

[Jonboy]

Mine will probably be a mall crawler too. I can't afford the Trans Am I want, and the top comes off of the Jimmy, so it will do for now. Being 4WD, it has to go up. I will be running 3/4 ton axles, so I haven't bought wheels/tires just yet. I was figuring 16x10 wheels, and either a 33/12.50 or 35/12.50 BFG (probably All Terrain). Really going for looks at this point. Your truck looks great the way it is set up. I really figured it was a 4" lift.

[lowrodderchev]

mines a 4 inch i did have to trim my fenders inside a bit to clear the new wheels there 15x10

[lowrodderchev]

and mine don't fit in the garage but i haven't had any issues at the mall but i will say when I'm there I'm driving slow and ducking