tire fitment??

[waterpirate]

So I stopped by the 4x4 shop today to get a price on some wagon wheels, bright white. I currently run 10.50 x 31.00 on stock ralley wheels. I thought the stock ralley was 15x8x5.5 negative. The only wagons they had available were 15x7x6 negative.

Are the 15x10.50 o.k. on the narrower rim with .5 more negative? Stock suspension. I HATE!!! tires that rub. What do we all think?

thanx in advance
Eric

 

[Goldie Driver]

I just randomly pulled up a 31 inch tire and the narrower width should be fine.

I can't answer on the additional offset, however.

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I wonder if the narrower rim really means you wind up .5 positive?

 

[bucket]

Iirc, the factory rallies are neutral offset, which puts the backspace measurement around 4.25".

 

[82sbshortbed]

Keep the rally wheels

 

[waterpirate]

Thanx, Still on the fence a little on the rims. I really like the wagons as contrast to my soon to come new paint.
Eric

 

[Craig 85]

Here's a picture of my old truck and no I didn't put the Pete emblem on it (Lol). This lift and tire/wheel combo was probably done in the early 80's. 4" lift with 33x12.50's and 15x10 wheels.

If the front fenders weren't trimmed they would have rubbed under flex. I'd be worried you may rub with a 10" wide wheel, even with 31's without a lift. The other issue would be is you tread would be about 2" narrower than the wheel width.

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[waterpirate]

Here's a picture of my old truck and no I didn't put the Pete emblem on it (Lol). This lift and tire/wheel combo was probably done in the early 80's. 4" lift with 33x12.50's and 15x10 wheels.

If the front fenders weren't trimmed they would have rubbed under flex. I'd be worried you may rub with a 10" wide wheel, even with 31's without a lift. The other issue would be is you tread would be about 2" narrower than the wheel width.

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So your vote is the 15x7 rims are prolly the right choice? I am getting them cheap enough that I am prolly going to pull the trigger and road test them. If they rub I am going to have them remount my rally wheels and offer the rims here or on epay.
Eric

 

[Rusty Nail]

There was a 15x10 white wagon wheel - I have three that were on a 77 Jimmy.

 

[Craig 85]

So your vote is the 15x7 rims are prolly the right choice?

I actually like the Rally rims better. If I did the 8 spokes, I would be going with a look similar to the CHiP's truck. Trim rings, chrome center caps and some type of painted center. They are actual GM Dessert Fox package wheels, but the look could be easily copied. Photo #3.

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[waterpirate]

I am planning on fitting the factory chrome centers, and had not thought about the trim rings. Interesting notion, nice looking factory trim package.
Eric

 

[Rusty Nail]

The trim rings? Geek me out too but heck, it looks good!

 

[bucket]

The wagon wheels like on the Desert Fox were optional on other trucks and years too. Also on the 2wd's. Although they had the center caps (same as the rally wheel) they didn't have the trim rings like the Desert Fox.

 

[SirRobyn0]

I actually like the Rally rims better. If I did the 8 spokes, I would be going with a look similar to the CHiP's truck. Trim rings, chrome center caps and some type of painted center. They are actual GM Dessert Fox package wheels, but the look could be easily copied.

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The trim rings? Geek me out too but heck, it looks good!

The wagon wheels like on the Desert Fox were optional on other trucks and years too. Also on the 2wd's. Although they had the center caps (same as the rally wheel) they didn't have the trim rings like the Desert Fox.

Well I've been following this thread but haven't said anything mostly because I'm not a wagon wheel fan and didn't want to discourage the OP. I had a set years ago on another truck, the former owner had installed wheels that were totally wrong for hauling, and wagon wheels were the lowest cost thing I could get new. The look was ok, but not something I'd pick for the looks. With that said if I'd thought to pop chrome rings on..... Wow that looks so good. Totally changes the appearance of that style wheels and I like it!

 

[cstew47]

Here's a picture of my old truck and no I didn't put the Pete emblem on it (Lol). This lift and tire/wheel combo was probably done in the early 80's. 4" lift with 33x12.50's and 15x10 wheels.

If the front fenders weren't trimmed they would have rubbed under flex. I'd be worried you may rub with a 10" wide wheel, even with 31's without a lift. The other issue would be is you tread would be about 2" narrower than the wheel width.

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Wow, a 4" lift with 33's and you were rubbing? I have 35's with a 4" lift on my 78 K5. I do, however, have spacers. Maybe that's the difference.

 

[Craig 85]

Wow, a 4" lift with 33's and you were rubbing? I have 35's with a 4" lift on my 78 K5. I do, however, have spacers. Maybe that's the difference.

With the old Rancho lift it would have never rubbed. You mainly got frame flex... The Tuff County EZ Ride flexing would have caused rubbing.