275 60 R15 rear tire question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

suburban99 · 02-10-2016, 01:01 AM

Put some 275 60 15's on 8" rally rims on the back of my '62 today. Rear end is a GM 10 bolt with 5 on 5 bolt pattern. The edges of the tires contact the inner lip of the box so I had to slightly bend it up inside. Has anyone ever rolled this edge? Or does it have to be trimmed off?

**Captainfab** · 02-10-2016, 01:26 AM

I would leave the rolled edge. That is better than having a sharp edge to cut your tire if things move sideways a little.

ChrisDollins · 02-10-2016, 09:33 PM

Yea rolled is usually the way everyone goes. There's a guy over on ls1tech that rents out a fender roller.

Chris

**PGSigns** · 02-11-2016, 11:58 AM

If it is to close you may have issues when turning or going into driveways as the rear rolls. If you cant get your finger between the tire and the truck good chance it will rub.
Jimmy

forestb · 02-11-2016, 05:47 PM

You can roll the lip but be careful. I applied a little to much pressure on mine and the fender buckled a little.

02-10-2016, 01:01 AM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	275 60 R15 rear tire question Put some 275 60 15's on 8" rally rims on the back of my '62 today. Rear end is a GM 10 bolt with 5 on 5 bolt pattern. The edges of the tires contact the inner lip of the box so I had to slightly bend it up inside. Has anyone ever rolled this edge? Or does it have to be trimmed off?

02-10-2016, 01:26 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 275 60 R15 rear tire question I would leave the rolled edge. That is better than having a sharp edge to cut your tire if things move sideways a little. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-10-2016, 09:33 PM	#3
ChrisDollins Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pocahontas, AR Posts: 554	Re: 275 60 R15 rear tire question Yea rolled is usually the way everyone goes. There's a guy over on ls1tech that rents out a fender roller. Chris __________________ 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=615165 1968 GTO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7650182

02-11-2016, 11:58 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: 275 60 R15 rear tire question If it is to close you may have issues when turning or going into driveways as the rear rolls. If you cant get your finger between the tire and the truck good chance it will rub. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-11-2016, 05:47 PM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,582	Re: 275 60 R15 rear tire question You can roll the lip but be careful. I applied a little to much pressure on mine and the fender buckled a little.

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