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71gmcC15 · 03-22-2022, 01:37 PM

Any reason why theses won't work on my 71 gmc c1500? Want to use my original caps. Will they work on these? Just don't want to buy them to find out them don't fit or something. I figured some ones running them

**MikeB** · 03-22-2022, 05:48 PM

I'd ask Wheel Vintiques if stock hubcaps will fit. Then you need to determine if the backspacing works with your truck.

71gmcC15 · 03-22-2022, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

I'd ask Wheel Vintiques if stock hubcaps will fit. Then you need to determine if the backspacing works with your truck.

Read the reviews on summit and they fit sqaure body hub caps and I put sqaure body caps on my gmc original wheels so they should fit. Logically anyway. Also used the sheach function and found a old thread the 15x8 s will work in the front no problem. Not shure how the 15x10 will fit the rear as fare as poke. Guy had a custom off set made.( rather not go threw the hassle)I don't want a lot because I want to lower it 4/6 at some point.

**MikeB** · 03-22-2022, 06:12 PM

15x8 on front can sometimes cause tire to rub fender lip when suspension compresses, depending on tire width, wheel backspacing, and if truck is lowered.

I have no experience with 10" wheels on the rear. What's your goal there? And tire size?

71gmcC15 · 03-22-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

15x8 on front can sometimes cause tire to rub fender lip when suspension compresses, depending on tire width, wheel backspacing, and if truck is lowered.

I have no experience with 10" wheels on the rear. What's your goal there? And tire size?

My goal is to basically look like this. For tire size I was thinking 275 60 out back and 245 60 up front. With a 4/6 drop.

**special-K** · 03-22-2022, 07:44 PM

That truck there is running the smoothie style wheels that don't accept stock hubcaps. They accept rallye wheel center caps and repro caps made specifically for those wheels.

The series 62 wheels have slots and outer nubs and are made to accept stock hubcaps.

GMC71k20 · 03-22-2022, 08:39 PM

I have the 15x10 wheels and 4.5" BS with 7" drop. Also have a 275/60 tire
My truck is a 67 which I believe may be a different axle width than 71

71gmcC15 · 03-22-2022, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC71k20

I have the 15x10 wheels and 4.5" BS with 7" drop. Also have a 275/60 tire
My truck is a 67 which I believe may be a different axle width than 71

Looks good. I believe you right the 71 ups have a wider rear axle. Not shure how much but looks like thare is some room. And I only plan on 6 in the rear so I should be ok.

71gmcC15 · 03-22-2022, 09:27 PM

Thanks evey one. I am confident enough that theas will work for what I want. I will get them on order soon.

hewittca · 03-23-2022, 09:00 AM

Just to add some relevant info, I will chime in as well. I have the 15x8 on the rear of my truck. Stock caps fit fine, if anything a bit tight. I added two small holes on the side of the cap to pull them off with a pick. The one thing you have to look out for is drum clearance. I have the standard rear drums and the wheels just barely fit over the drum. Some trucks have bigger rear drums and these wheels will NOT fit over those unless you run a spacer. Other than that, the 15x8 on the rear has plenty of room. I don't have experience with the 15x10 but with 1.75" extra lip on the outside you are going to be very close to the wheel/tire rubbing if you have the wider rear axle (like mine has). On a mild drop it might not be an issue, but on my drop it would rub quite significantly.

As someone noted, if you run the 15x8 on the front with a drop spindle you will have interference with the lower arm. I tested these on the front but am currently running the stock 15x6. This can be remedied by clearancing the lower arm.

71gmcC15 · 03-22-2022, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That truck there is running the smoothie style wheels that don't accept stock hubcaps. They accept rallye wheel center caps and repro caps made specifically for those wheels.

The series 62 wheels have slots and outer nubs and are made to accept stock hubcaps.

Yes I was using it as an example not an exact. I have the 62 in the cart. But I dint know that about the smoothie. Good info

**rharris** · 03-22-2022, 08:30 PM

i used the same 15x8 wheel in the front and back on my 72. I didn't have any issues at stock height or with the 3" coil drop. If I remember correctly, I do think you will have issues if you use drop spindles.

71gmcC15 · 03-22-2022, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rharris

i used the same 15x8 wheel in the front and back on my 72. I didn't have any issues at stock height or with the 3" coil drop. If I remember correctly, I do think you will have issues if you use drop spindles.

Good to know I'll look into just doing a spring drop not to run I to issues with the wheel.

steveo70 · 03-23-2022, 09:44 AM

I have the 62-5006042 10" and factory Chevelle caps on the rear of my '69 w/trailing arms.

03-22-2022, 01:37 PM	#1
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	New wheels? Any reason why theses won't work on my 71 gmc c1500? Want to use my original caps. Will they work on these? Just don't want to buy them to find out them don't fit or something. I figured some ones running them Attached Images __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

03-22-2022, 05:48 PM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,568	Re: New wheels? I'd ask Wheel Vintiques if stock hubcaps will fit. Then you need to determine if the backspacing works with your truck. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-22-2022, 06:12 PM	#4
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,568	Re: New wheels? 15x8 on front can sometimes cause tire to rub fender lip when suspension compresses, depending on tire width, wheel backspacing, and if truck is lowered. I have no experience with 10" wheels on the rear. What's your goal there? And tire size? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

03-22-2022, 07:44 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: New wheels? That truck there is running the smoothie style wheels that don't accept stock hubcaps. They accept rallye wheel center caps and repro caps made specifically for those wheels. The series 62 wheels have slots and outer nubs and are made to accept stock hubcaps. __________________ "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 ~

03-22-2022, 08:39 PM	#7
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	Re: New wheels? I have the 15x10 wheels and 4.5" BS with 7" drop. Also have a 275/60 tire My truck is a 67 which I believe may be a different axle width than 71 Attached Images

03-22-2022, 09:27 PM	#9
71gmcC15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Doland SD Posts: 836	Re: New wheels? Thanks evey one. I am confident enough that theas will work for what I want. I will get them on order soon. __________________ ( second times the charm) 71 gmc c15 307 sbc 373 rear gears positrac sm 465 trans. ( not listed on spid but is original ) 94 chevy k1500 350 tbi 373 rear gears 4l60e one wheel peel. Gutless 07 gmc sierra classic rcsb 4.3 lt 5 speed w/t 04 chevy Silverado 1500 ext cab 5.3 4l60e. 81 chevy Scottsdale k10 muncie sm465 Np208 10 bolt 8.2 ( Old Green)

03-23-2022, 09:00 AM	#10
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,760	Re: New wheels? Just to add some relevant info, I will chime in as well. I have the 15x8 on the rear of my truck. Stock caps fit fine, if anything a bit tight. I added two small holes on the side of the cap to pull them off with a pick. The one thing you have to look out for is drum clearance. I have the standard rear drums and the wheels just barely fit over the drum. Some trucks have bigger rear drums and these wheels will NOT fit over those unless you run a spacer. Other than that, the 15x8 on the rear has plenty of room. I don't have experience with the 15x10 but with 1.75" extra lip on the outside you are going to be very close to the wheel/tire rubbing if you have the wider rear axle (like mine has). On a mild drop it might not be an issue, but on my drop it would rub quite significantly. As someone noted, if you run the 15x8 on the front with a drop spindle you will have interference with the lower arm. I tested these on the front but am currently running the stock 15x6. This can be remedied by clearancing the lower arm. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 \| Bluey the 72 1500 \| Lowly the 70 C10 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

03-22-2022, 08:30 PM	#12
rharris Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pottsgrove PA Posts: 560	Re: New wheels? i used the same 15x8 wheel in the front and back on my 72. I didn't have any issues at stock height or with the 3" coil drop. If I remember correctly, I do think you will have issues if you use drop spindles. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super C10 SWB 2001 Silverado 1500HD Crew 2011 Silverado 2500HD Crew Duramax (Hers)

03-23-2022, 09:44 AM	#14
steveo70 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: st louis missouri Posts: 27	Re: New wheels? I have the 62-5006042 10" and factory Chevelle caps on the rear of my '69 w/trailing arms. Attached Images



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