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**paulspickupparts** · 02-20-2017, 04:15 PM

Nice job. Going thru the same deal on a 41 GMC Coe that I have . Wish there was an easy way to find rims for these old girls. I am thinking about switching the whole axle out or to use a rear axle out out of 70's to 80's motorhome that I have. The axle ratio would be much better and it has rear disc brakes . It also uses rear rims like yours . Then when I get that far I think about setting the cab on the motor home frame. Where do you draw the line? The motor frame I have is independent but they also make solid I beam axles that also used a rim like yours.

Your can have your original rim centers mounted to a tubeless outer rim but very pricy $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I also ran across a set of rims like yours but 22.5 rims . I beleive they are hub piloted . I found them on a 65 Chevy 1 1/2 - 2 Ton Low Cab Forward. I grabbed them as I also have 62 low cab forward with splits. I will try to post a pic of them . They are very narrow and not sure what my tire selection will be .

Good luck with your truck . Looking great .

02-20-2017, 04:15 PM	#3
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: 19.5 wheels on older 1.5 ton trucks Nice job. Going thru the same deal on a 41 GMC Coe that I have . Wish there was an easy way to find rims for these old girls. I am thinking about switching the whole axle out or to use a rear axle out out of 70's to 80's motorhome that I have. The axle ratio would be much better and it has rear disc brakes . It also uses rear rims like yours . Then when I get that far I think about setting the cab on the motor home frame. Where do you draw the line? The motor frame I have is independent but they also make solid I beam axles that also used a rim like yours. Your can have your original rim centers mounted to a tubeless outer rim but very pricy $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I also ran across a set of rims like yours but 22.5 rims . I beleive they are hub piloted . I found them on a 65 Chevy 1 1/2 - 2 Ton Low Cab Forward. I grabbed them as I also have 62 low cab forward with splits. I will try to post a pic of them . They are very narrow and not sure what my tire selection will be . Good luck with your truck . Looking great .