Questions about steelies
 

I'm in the market for some used steelies that I can paint black, and then mount some factory Chevy caps.

Based off the picture below of my sidewall, could you tell me what size I would need so I can mount these same tires to steelies? I'm thinking I'll check the junk yard for what I need, and then I'll paint them. Seems like some guys use ford wheels. Please let me know what options I have.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps90019ec2.jpg

These are the wheels I currently have. They are newer Chevrolet wheels. What do you figure I might get for these if I tried to sell them?
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...1d54bacb52.jpg

As far as factory Chevy caps for steelies, are there certain years and styles that will and will not work? I've seen guys run all silver caps, and I've also seen the more traditional silver with black paint and blue or yellow chevy logo in the center.

Thanks!
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16x7 or 16x6.5 will work with those size tires.

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And hubcaps like what I have (69-75 vintage) have to measure 12" across the back.
Like these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-PI...3d6c1d&vxp=mtr

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Man you got to paint them white to go with your white top. :)
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Ferd wheeels from a 1 ton van

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Yeah, that's still an option, but the black goes with the side moulding and all the black on the '69 grille, and is a bit different from standard- yet still stock looking with the factory caps. But, we'll see
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Thanks. Is there a difference between 1/2 and 3/4 ton?
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Cool. What do these usually cost used?
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Any hubcap from an outer nub 8-lug wheel will fit. For GM Trucks there are only two designs,69-75 and 76-91. 6-lug and 5-lug wheels use the same cap which is different from 8-lug. The GM 6 x 16 rims offered through '91 are pretty common. The late SAE Ford 7 x 16 Accurides are popular,as you've seen.

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I have the same eary 2000's wheels on my 69. I picked up a couple of steel rims from the barter section of craigslist yesterday. Plan on using one for a spare. They seem pretty plentiful on CL

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Unique new rims

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An inch and a half.

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In which direction? The depth of the cap?
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The width of the cap. 10.5 vs 12.
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Ah, ok. So I need 12". Do both 10.5 and 12" fit on the same steelies? I just want to make sure I don't get the wrong size steelies for a 3/4 ton
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...Exactly my thoughts. That'd look killer with white wheels, I'm just not a huge fan of black wheels for some reason :chevy:

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Well, you may be right. I guess I'm looking for a classic look, with a modern twist.
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Whatever you like, I've just always had a thing for white steelies on these trucks. :metal:

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Post #9:
Post #15:
I already answered your question in post #9.

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Cool. Thanks
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Yeah,I never measured a hubcap before because there's no need. They are obviously different sizes. Car hubcaps fit 1/2t trucks and vice-versa. Not 100% sure about some Mopar cars. But with 8-lug trucks they all swap. That's how guys can run the Ford wheels on Chevy/GMCs with correct caps. There once was a time when life was simpler (...better and cheaper! :cool:)

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I found these at the yard today on a ford. Would these work with my tires? One of them was on the ground. I looked on the back, but couldn't see anything indicating a size. They're $5.99 each.
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r...psde829f27.jpg
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ford and chev both 8 on 6 1/2 for sttel wheels. didnt change till 2007 or so

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Those look like 16 x 7... just like what I've got.