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myblue72 · 09-13-2006, 01:32 AM

Can anyone give me advice with what they did for after market wheels for thier 8-lug wheels. I have a 1972 3/4 ton 2-wheel drive and would like to get 16" - 18" polished alloy wheels, but I'm having trouble locating any type of selection. Any help or links would be welcome.

Mudder · 09-13-2006, 03:52 AM

Try Weld wheels.

*rage'nrat638* · 09-13-2006, 06:29 AM

mine are eagle

**special-K** · 09-13-2006, 07:17 AM

Just get a magazine and check the tire & wheel ads.Maybe check a 4wd mag like 4Wheel & Offroad.There`s 4WheelPartsWholesalers,NTW,and TiresInternational.Most everything in those ads is available in 8-lug.

72freak · 09-13-2006, 07:46 AM

It has been my experience that there are very few choices that are resonably priced. I researched for about a year and in my opinion there were only 3 choices that would work in my price range.

I was real pleased with stock steel wheels, dog dish center caps and a thin chrome trim ring.

Hummer wheels with chevy center caps....you can paint or powder coat them any color you want.

The older ford style wheel with the holes on them.

Remember.....you can use just about any 8 lug wheel form any vehicle from any age except post 1999 Ford.

Deuce · 09-13-2006, 12:55 PM

PM classicchev. He is putting a set of Boyds he bought off e-gay on his 3/4 ton "work truck"

dave666693 · 09-13-2006, 03:35 PM

I used the wheels and tires off a HD2500 Chevy. Tons of them around when these guys remove them and put on the serious Bling.

72freak · 09-13-2006, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave666693

I used the wheels and tires off a HD2500 Chevy. Tons of them around when these guys remove them and put on the serious Bling.

Did you have to use spacers? I have seen a few sets on our rides and the backspacing was way off.....they needed about 1" or more to push them out to there they looked good?!??!!

Longhorn Man · 09-13-2006, 05:27 PM

I was about to mention that, late model wheels will have back spacing issues and look like a fat man on a bicycle from behind.
If you actually haul things in your 3/4 ton / one ton 8 lug truck, DON'T use ford/dodge wheels. The trucks use HUB excentric wheels... the center hole supports most of the weight, the lugs/lug nuts only hold the wheel on. Ford and dodge wheels have much arger hubs, and when installed, the lugs are supporting the load.
If your truck doesn't haul much weight, then this is a moot point, (a savy pennsylvania inspevtion station may say something though... they are paid to be pricks) but be warned if you to haul. While it is far and few between, we have actually had a few trucks come through our shop where the lugs all broke off flush with the drum, and the wheel was always the wrong style.

myblue72 · 09-14-2006, 10:44 PM

So what type of wheel do I want if I hall? One that the weight is displaced on the hub or on the lugs?

**mark69** · 09-15-2006, 12:07 PM

My C20 came from the previouse owner with American Racing OutlawII's and after reading Longhorn Mans post I checked and found that they are not flush with the hubs!!! the hole is at least a half inch bigger. I plan on hauling my toys so I just picked up a set of OE steelies from RV supply.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I was about to mention that, late model wheels will have back spacing issues and look like a fat man on a bicycle from behind.
If you actually haul things in your 3/4 ton / one ton 8 lug truck, DON'T use ford/dodge wheels. The trucks use HUB excentric wheels... the center hole supports most of the weight, the lugs/lug nuts only hold the wheel on. Ford and dodge wheels have much arger hubs, and when installed, the lugs are supporting the load.
If your truck doesn't haul much weight, then this is a moot point, (a savy pennsylvania inspevtion station may say something though... they are paid to be pricks) but be warned if you to haul. While it is far and few between, we have actually had a few trucks come through our shop where the lugs all broke off flush with the drum, and the wheel was always the wrong style.

dwaite72lnghrn · 09-13-2006, 10:32 PM

Does anyone know when GM went from 8 on 6.5" by4 3/4" hub to the 5.15 hub and metric?
I am ready to finally go to radial tires and am looking for 16" white steelies.

72rustbucket · 09-13-2006, 11:07 PM

I have been doing the same for my c-20. You can find wheels like american racing, weld, many others. Just make sure you don't get wide wheels like 10 or 10.5because they can stick out on the fender. You have to look for 9 or 5.5. I found some 20s but they are like couple hundred dollars more than the 5 or 6 lug 20s. g/l

ClemsonChevy · 09-14-2006, 12:21 AM

I've been looking at these:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

OhioDan · 09-14-2006, 03:57 AM

Here's what I'm using.

dave666693 · 09-14-2006, 12:16 PM

I didn't have any spacing issues on my '67 with the HD2500 wheels and tires. I was even able to use the stock center caps. I did have to get lug bolts off E-Bay because the center cap nuts are metric.

1933 Gasser · 09-18-2006, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave666693

I didn't have any spacing issues on my '67 with the HD2500 wheels and tires. I was even able to use the stock center caps. I did have to get lug bolts off E-Bay because the center cap nuts are metric.

I'm looking at getting some of those wheels now. The lug nut item on ebay claims to be 9/16 internal thread and the bolt pattern charts I have found online say 8 x 6.5 with 1/2 inch lug nuts. I have a '72 3/4 ton.

PETEM1957 · 09-14-2006, 01:24 PM

dave666693 I HAVE THE SAME RIMS ON MINE BUT I NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOUR LUGS CAME OFF OF TO GET SOME SO I CAN RUN THE CENTER CAPS.

panhandler62 · 09-14-2006, 01:52 PM

Just poking around at Summit I found these...

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Might need mudflaps with this size in some states...

myblue72 · 09-14-2006, 10:39 PM

Great stuff, guys. Thanks so far for all the help. Also, knowing what not to do is a big help. I've looked at the Weld Racing's New Hotrod & Custom series, but have to find out if the come in 8-lug. They look to be a little spendy. If anyone is interested, check them out at:
http://www.weldwheels.com/hotrod/

Keep the good advise coming.

Longhorn Man · 09-14-2006, 10:49 PM

on the hub.

**special-K** · 09-15-2006, 07:48 AM

Finally,Weld`s getting back to making some nice looking road wheels.The Outbacks were the nicest SuperSingles they made and they stopped.The Sidewinder is nice,I figured they were next.It seems most 8-lug alloy wheels these days have some kind of poser beadlock mimmick or dimple to make them tough to clean and hurt the looks,IMHO.
I`m not too sure any of those will be 8-luggers,though.

dave666693 · 09-15-2006, 10:05 AM

Pete-I got mine on E-Bay. There are several on their for converting. Here is 1 example: E-Bay item#290028600679. May not be the size you need though. The center cap threads are metric while our wheel studs are American.

Longhorn Man · 09-15-2006, 04:48 PM

Had a DHL truck come in today like this. They have a fleet of mostly ford vans, and a few chevy P/30 grummens, and a few new smaller P/30 SRW Work hoses.
I've been telling them not to put the ford wheels on the work horse trucks but they kept blowing me off.
Broke every stud on the left rear, driver was doing 50 MPH when it broke off. He's lucky he didn't roll over or hit anyone else.

pooz911 · 09-16-2006, 10:53 PM

I looked for a long time before I decided to go back to the old aluminum slotted wheels on my truck.

09-13-2006, 01:32 AM	#1
myblue72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 4	Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Can anyone give me advice with what they did for after market wheels for thier 8-lug wheels. I have a 1972 3/4 ton 2-wheel drive and would like to get 16" - 18" polished alloy wheels, but I'm having trouble locating any type of selection. Any help or links would be welcome.

09-13-2006, 06:29 AM	#3
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels mine are eagle Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:02 AM.

09-13-2006, 07:17 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Just get a magazine and check the tire & wheel ads.Maybe check a 4wd mag like 4Wheel & Offroad.There`s 4WheelPartsWholesalers,NTW,and TiresInternational.Most everything in those ads is available in 8-lug. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-13-2006, 07:46 AM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels It has been my experience that there are very few choices that are resonably priced. I researched for about a year and in my opinion there were only 3 choices that would work in my price range. I was real pleased with stock steel wheels, dog dish center caps and a thin chrome trim ring. Hummer wheels with chevy center caps....you can paint or powder coat them any color you want. The older ford style wheel with the holes on them. Remember.....you can use just about any 8 lug wheel form any vehicle from any age except post 1999 Ford. Attached Images

09-13-2006, 12:55 PM	#6
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels PM classicchev. He is putting a set of Boyds he bought off e-gay on his 3/4 ton "work truck" __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!! Last edited by Deuce; 09-13-2006 at 12:55 PM.

09-13-2006, 03:52 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Try Weld wheels.

09-13-2006, 03:35 PM	#7
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 901	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I used the wheels and tires off a HD2500 Chevy. Tons of them around when these guys remove them and put on the serious Bling.

09-13-2006, 05:27 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I was about to mention that, late model wheels will have back spacing issues and look like a fat man on a bicycle from behind. If you actually haul things in your 3/4 ton / one ton 8 lug truck, DON'T use ford/dodge wheels. The trucks use HUB excentric wheels... the center hole supports most of the weight, the lugs/lug nuts only hold the wheel on. Ford and dodge wheels have much arger hubs, and when installed, the lugs are supporting the load. If your truck doesn't haul much weight, then this is a moot point, (a savy pennsylvania inspevtion station may say something though... they are paid to be pricks) but be warned if you to haul. While it is far and few between, we have actually had a few trucks come through our shop where the lugs all broke off flush with the drum, and the wheel was always the wrong style.

09-14-2006, 10:44 PM	#10
myblue72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 4	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels So what type of wheel do I want if I hall? One that the weight is displaced on the hub or on the lugs?

09-13-2006, 10:32 PM	#12
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Does anyone know when GM went from 8 on 6.5" by4 3/4" hub to the 5.15 hub and metric? I am ready to finally go to radial tires and am looking for 16" white steelies. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

09-13-2006, 11:07 PM	#13
72rustbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: san antonio texas Posts: 29	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I have been doing the same for my c-20. You can find wheels like american racing, weld, many others. Just make sure you don't get wide wheels like 10 or 10.5because they can stick out on the fender. You have to look for 9 or 5.5. I found some 20s but they are like couple hundred dollars more than the 5 or 6 lug 20s. g/l

09-14-2006, 12:21 AM	#14
ClemsonChevy 8 vehicles only 4 that run Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 236	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I've been looking at these: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ 95 2500 350 w/ 3.73 72 GMC 1500 SWB stepside 65 Chevy C10 SWB stepside 72 Chevy C10 LWB fleetside

09-14-2006, 03:57 AM	#15
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Here's what I'm using. Attached Images __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

09-14-2006, 12:16 PM	#16
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 901	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I didn't have any spacing issues on my '67 with the HD2500 wheels and tires. I was even able to use the stock center caps. I did have to get lug bolts off E-Bay because the center cap nuts are metric.

09-14-2006, 01:24 PM	#18
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels dave666693 I HAVE THE SAME RIMS ON MINE BUT I NEED TO KNOW WHAT YOUR LUGS CAME OFF OF TO GET SOME SO I CAN RUN THE CENTER CAPS.



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09-14-2006, 01:52 PM	#19
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Just poking around at Summit I found these... http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku Might need mudflaps with this size in some states... __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

09-14-2006, 10:39 PM	#20
myblue72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 4	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Great stuff, guys. Thanks so far for all the help. Also, knowing what not to do is a big help. I've looked at the Weld Racing's New Hotrod & Custom series, but have to find out if the come in 8-lug. They look to be a little spendy. If anyone is interested, check them out at: http://www.weldwheels.com/hotrod/ Keep the good advise coming.

09-14-2006, 10:49 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels on the hub.

09-15-2006, 07:48 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Finally,Weld`s getting back to making some nice looking road wheels.The Outbacks were the nicest SuperSingles they made and they stopped.The Sidewinder is nice,I figured they were next.It seems most 8-lug alloy wheels these days have some kind of poser beadlock mimmick or dimple to make them tough to clean and hurt the looks,IMHO. I`m not too sure any of those will be 8-luggers,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-15-2006, 10:05 AM	#23
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 901	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Pete-I got mine on E-Bay. There are several on their for converting. Here is 1 example: E-Bay item#290028600679. May not be the size you need though. The center cap threads are metric while our wheel studs are American.

09-15-2006, 04:48 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Had a DHL truck come in today like this. They have a fleet of mostly ford vans, and a few chevy P/30 grummens, and a few new smaller P/30 SRW Work hoses. I've been telling them not to put the ford wheels on the work horse trucks but they kept blowing me off. Broke every stud on the left rear, driver was doing 50 MPH when it broke off. He's lucky he didn't roll over or hit anyone else.

09-16-2006, 10:53 PM	#25
pooz911 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Simi Valley Posts: 145	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I looked for a long time before I decided to go back to the old aluminum slotted wheels on my truck. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/pooz911 Last edited by pooz911; 09-16-2006 at 10:56 PM.

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