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no1udknow 10-14-2014 05:31 PM
new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Hey guys, I have been looking at newer silverado rims (18") for my truck, they are all over CL at fair prices and I like the way they look. I heard I would need to use spacers, but I searched and couldn't find any pics or threads. Anyone running them?

dfrank 10-14-2014 05:43 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by no1udknow (Post 6879147)
Hey guys, I have been looking at newer silverado rims (18") for my truck, they are all over CL at fair prices and I like the way they look. I heard I would need to use spacers, but I searched and couldn't find any pics or threads. Anyone running them?
IDK if they would fit. I tried putting a set of 95 chevy 6 boly wheels on my 86 and the center hole was too small.

Mike C 10-14-2014 08:36 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Yup. The 6 lug wheels won't go over the pilot on an older truck, and there are no newer 5 luggers.

no1udknow 10-14-2014 11:19 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike C (Post 6879358)
Yup. The 6 lug wheels won't go over the pilot on an older truck, and there are no newer 5 luggers.
I dont see why you couldn't machine out the centers to fit.

pwdcougar 10-15-2014 07:05 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Backspacing on a 15" styled steel rim from the 70's is 4" and worked great on my 70 K10. Backspacing on a 2000 16" Chevy aluminum rim is over 5". The hub size is different too. Hub size for a 1970 is 3.5 and the late model rim is 3"

You are gonna need a heck of a spacer.

Paul

no1udknow 10-15-2014 09:12 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
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Originally Posted by pwdcougar (Post 6879779)
Backspacing on a 15" styled steel rim from the 70's is 4" and worked great on my 70 K10. Backspacing on a 2000 16" Chevy aluminum rim is over 5". The hub size is different too. Hub size for a 1970 is 3.5 and the late model rim is 3"

You are gonna need a heck of a spacer.

Paul
Yeah, I read a 1.5" spacer was needed for a set of 08' rims someone put on.

but, I really like the look of thee rims...http://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_5...y6_600x450.jpg

Wallee 10-15-2014 09:51 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
I want to see those mounted up!

no1udknow 10-15-2014 10:23 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
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Originally Posted by Wallee (Post 6879904)
I want to see those mounted up!
Me too :) I was thinking, I could easily machine out the centers using a cylinder boring tool.

pwdcougar 10-15-2014 01:54 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
I wish someone with a machine shop would manufacture a spacer that would make the swap easier. I have a set of 97 wheels I'd love to put on my Burb when it is done.

Paul

no1udknow 10-15-2014 03:15 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
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Originally Posted by pwdcougar (Post 6880154)
I wish someone with a machine shop would manufacture a spacer that would make the swap easier. I have a set of 97 wheels I'd love to put on my Burb when it is done.

Paul
I have seen spacers that use existing studs, and then have new, offset studs to space the wheels out

Mike C 10-15-2014 08:20 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Yes, you could machine the wheel or pay to have it done. It wasn't worth it to me for the 1991 Z71 wheels I got for $100.

I don't think the 5-6 lug adapters are piloted, that might make for an easy bolt on.

bollybib 10-16-2014 10:48 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Perhaps someone could photoshop these wheels onto a truck so we can see what they might look like.

no1udknow 10-16-2014 10:50 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
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Originally Posted by bollybib (Post 6881251)
Perhaps someone could photoshop these wheels onto a truck so we can see what they might look like.
You read my mind, I put a request in the PS area this morning :chevy:

bowtieguy79 10-16-2014 10:54 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
I've been seriously thinking of running new take of 20's on my Suburban. Like to see what is found here.

no1udknow 10-16-2014 10:55 AM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
As far as adapters go I was thinking something like this

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attac..._ad_1_6lug.jpg

sixSEVENcTEN 10-16-2014 02:18 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
I'm running G2 Gear and Axle spacers on the rear of my 67 with 22" GM Transit wheels. The fact that the rear axle is narrower required the use of a spacer (1.5" if i remember correctly) and this also solved the hub size issue. I got mine from Summit.

No spacer required on the front. I've got the CPP Modular (narrowed track width) drop spindles and a CPP disc brake conversion up there.

http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/...pse41d35f0.jpg

Truck isn't in the nosebleed section anymore, but didn't want to let the cat out the bag yet!

pwdcougar 10-16-2014 03:01 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
That is exactly what I was thinking too with the different hub sizes machined on each side.

In college it would have been easy to machine something like this up using the lathe and mill in the machine shop.

Paul


Quote:
Originally Posted by no1udknow (Post 6881260)
As far as adapters go I was thinking something like this

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attac..._ad_1_6lug.jpg

no1udknow 10-16-2014 04:10 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pwdcougar (Post 6881499)
That is exactly what I was thinking too with the different hub sizes machined on each side.

In college it would have been easy to machine something like this up using the lathe and mill in the machine shop.

Paul
you wouldn't really need the lip on the inside where the hub comes through, just grind it flush. the lug nuts "should" keep the rim centered

no1udknow 10-16-2014 04:14 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
well, I don't know if you saw, but SCORP hooked it up... Thanks again!

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...ps616a1986.jpg

CorDog009 10-16-2014 07:38 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
That looks pretty dang sharp. :metal:

zipper 10-16-2014 08:53 PM
Re: new silverado rims on our trucks?? anyone got pics??
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sixSEVENcTEN (Post 6881469)
I'm running G2 Gear and Axle spacers on the rear of my 67 with 22" GM Transit wheels. The fact that the rear axle is narrower required the use of a spacer (1.5" if i remember correctly) and this also solved the hub size issue. I got mine from Summit.

No spacer required on the front. I've got the CPP Modular (narrowed track width) drop spindles and a CPP disc brake conversion up there.

http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/...pse41d35f0.jpg

Truck isn't in the nosebleed section anymore, but didn't want to let the cat out the bag yet!
Those are 22s? They look like 18s for somereason


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