15 x 8 4x4 steel wheel no slots

[joeysautodetail]

hello has anyone ever seen the 15 x 8 6 lug steel wheels on older 4x4 chevy trucks no screw on cap no trim ring just a poverty cap ? i posted on want to buy i'm looking for one wheel or any info i can get on such a wheel thanks joey. i'm told it may be a military issue wheel but thats just what i heard any info would be a big help in locating one to complete a set.

[71swb4x4]

I believe they came on Blazers, mid 70's - 80's. I do think they are common on the military blazers. They are a very popular wheel right now.

[joeysautodetail]

any ideas or lines on one for sale ? i'd buy a pair if i had to.

[jocko]

Recommend post a WTB of exactly what you're looking for on the parts section and someone might be able to help you out. That's the best way to find these things. Also, you can look at old junkyards and you'd be surprised what you'll find. Then again, I'm kinda spoiled out here in the desert...

[joeysautodetail]

out here we have 1000's of the newer slotted ones but the solid ones are like looking for hen's with teeth.....if you run across one keep me in mind,

[71swb4x4]

I have two sitting in my office, but I want two more to match them.

I believe these are 15x8's, it will show you what they look like with the stainless covers.

[joeysautodetail]

wow thats exactly the look im after if you ever want to sell please keep me in mind..

[71swb4x4]

This picture is awesome too.

[joeysautodetail]

omg your killin me with the pics lol now i must find a forth.

[67_C-30]

I have one. I'll get you some pics of it tomorrow. The military ones do have slots. I bought a set of 4 and I didn't realize that one of them had no slots when I bought them. I found an extra one with slots to complete my set, so I ended up with this one no slot wheel that I have no use for.

[nds1968]

Slots? Do you mean truck rally wheels? I did a quick search and this guy maybe able to help you. I do not know this guy so...http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/pts/4393324034.html

[derotoreut]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I have one. I'll get you some pics of it tomorrow. The military ones do have slots. I bought a set of 4 and I didn't realize that one of them had no slots when I bought them. I found an extra one with slots to complete my set, so I ended up with this one no slot wheel that I have no use for.

Not trying to hijack… Just trying to learn something here. I see you have a CUCV M1009. I didn't realize the military blazer wheels had slots. I'd be interested in seeing pictures of the different military wheels and what you're referring to. I just bought some military blazer wheels and don't recall any slots. Thanks.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

Not trying to hijack… Just trying to learn something here. I see you have a CUCV M1009. I didn't realize the military blazer wheels had slots. I'd be interested in seeing pictures of the different military wheels and what you're referring to. I just bought some military blazer wheels and don't recall any slots. Thanks.

They have the 4 nubs and small slots around the perimeter. They do have the slots like Rally wheels have, if that is what you are thinking.
The 3 nub drum brake wheels have no slots at all.

These are CUCV wheels:

[derotoreut]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

They have the 4 nubs and small slots around the perimeter. They do have the slots like Rally wheels have, if that is what you are thinking.
The 3 nub drum brake wheels have no slots at all.

These are CUCV wheels:

OK now I see what you are referring to as slots. I'll agree with you on this. My CUCV wheels are the same. However they do NOT have the slots like rally wheels have. Also, the 3-nub drum brake wheels DO have slots. You can see pictures of my 3-nub drum wheels which have slots, and also pictures of rally wheels that I had powder coated hugger orange body color. Those slots are different.

[derotoreut]

Here's my '70 SWB with 6-lug 15X8 wheels. I'm not too far from you either. Just down the NYS Thruway. Just sold some 3-nub 15X8's that were for drum brakes. Wouldn't work on disc brake trucks. If you have disc brakes, you'll need the newer 4-nub 71-87 15X8 steelies. These also came on 84-86 CUCV military blazers. I just bought 2-sets of 4 wheels at spring Carlisle. They are hard to find and demand a pretty penny these days. Good luck. I'll keep my eyes/hears open for you.

[special-K]

The only wheels with no slots I know of are smoothies. You can buy them new in primed.primed center/chrome rim,and all chrome. The accept a few special caps using inner nubs,like Vette rallye wheels do. It's the Kelsey Hayes/OEM style that you have to find used

[Willowrun]

The pic in my avatar shows CUCV rims without caps. Below with caps from a '73.

[19673ontree]

I have one its a 3 nub its chrome but rusted so im gonna grind it down and paint it black I need one to make a pair for my boys 68 , shoot me a pm if after the original poster of this thread gets one first anybody else has one for sale ,

[dell72]

wheel vintiques sells them through summit racing for about $68 a piece

[Bryan H]

These wheels are not being reproduced by anyone. The $68 are called the smoothies. They have no nubs to pop the dog dish caps on. The 5 lug are being reproduced but not 6 lug.

[special-K]

FYI,there wheels were not offered from GM till post-72. Back then they offered 8.25 x 16.5 for the 10.00 -16.5 tires in 6-lug.They are exactly like the standard factory wheels,but wider,because they are made by the same supplier...Kelsey-Hayes. I was still buying these wheels new till the early-90s

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by special-K

The only wheels with no slots I know of are smoothies. You can buy them new in primed.primed center/chrome rim,and all chrome. The accept a few special caps using inner nubs,like Vette rallye wheels do. It's the Kelsey Hayes/OEM style that you have to find used

Below is a pic of the hard to find no slot wheels. This is the only one of them I've ever had. It is a 3 nub drum brake wheel.

Originally Posted by special-K

FYI,there wheels were not offered from GM till post-72. Back then they offered 8.25 x 16.5 for the 10.00 -16.5 tires in 6-lug.They are exactly like the standard factory wheels,but wider,because they are made by the same supplier...Kelsey-Hayes. I was still buying these wheels new till the early-90s

Could you buy 15 X 8 wheels directly from Kelsey Hayes back then? If so, its probably possible that a lot of these we are finding never actually came on a truck.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Could you buy 15 X 8 wheels directly from Kelsey Hayes back then? If so, its probably possible that a lot of these we are finding never actually came on a truck.

Yes. Well,not directly but you could buy Kelsey Hayes wheels from a tire store. I bought from a place called Standard Wheel & Rim,which was a commercial vehicle business. The last 9.75 x 16.5 Kelsey Hayes I bought were designated trailer wheels. They also sold chassis/axle/brake parts. I think most of the wheels we saw growing up were bought and installed by the owners. Once more fancy wheels became available for trucks,as well as the wagon wheel,is when you stopped seeing many trucks with wide steelies. I always assumed most felt if they were buying wheels they wanted to add flash for their money. I always dug the wide steelie look. No real effort in style,just what's required required for larger tires..."Beefy Stock"

[joeysautodetail]

The info on here is just amazing thanks folks. But i'm still on the hunt for one original 15 x 8 wheel that fits disc brakes. Please inbox me if anyone has located one in their stash lol thanks again joey....and again thanks for all the info.

[cleanfreak]

Are you still looking for the 15x8 no-slots? I may have a line an 4 , let me know if interested - Bob