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67_C-30 · 02-22-2014, 11:09 PM

What size was the standard wheel size for 71-72 disc brake 4X4 K10's and Blazers? I see stock trucks with a narrow 15" rims with hubcaps, but I don't know the size of them.

The reason I ask is when I change my '68 over disc brakes I want to run a 6 lug rotors, and I have recently found out that the stock 67 - 70 15 X 5.5's won't clear the calipers. I am going to run 15 X 8" 6 lug steelies in the rear, but I want to stick with a narrower rim on the front, but I would like a wider rim than the factory 5.5's were.

**uncle** · 02-23-2014, 09:27 AM

Pretty sure same width just different offset. If not they are no more than 6".

Fleetline Fever · 02-23-2014, 10:14 AM

Here's a good thread that will give you a few more options.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...e+6-lug+wheels

Mike C · 02-23-2014, 10:23 AM

I'm pretty sure my Jimmy factory wheels were 15x7. Currently they are mounted on my '69 short step with the original '69 hub caps. I would think this would work fine on your '68 with discs.

This is the only pic I could find easily. The spare is the original '69 wheel.

SS Tim · 02-23-2014, 05:56 PM

15x6" was the base wheel size, 71-72 K5, K10 Pickup and Suburban.

02-22-2014, 11:09 PM	#1
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02-23-2014, 09:27 AM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Question about 71 - 72 4X4 6 lug wheels. Pretty sure same width just different offset. If not they are no more than 6".

02-23-2014, 10:14 AM	#3
Fleetline Fever Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 20	Re: Question about 71 - 72 4X4 6 lug wheels. Here's a good thread that will give you a few more options. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...e+6-lug+wheels

02-23-2014, 10:23 AM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: Question about 71 - 72 4X4 6 lug wheels. I'm pretty sure my Jimmy factory wheels were 15x7. Currently they are mounted on my '69 short step with the original '69 hub caps. I would think this would work fine on your '68 with discs. This is the only pic I could find easily. The spare is the original '69 wheel. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-23-2014, 05:56 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Question about 71 - 72 4X4 6 lug wheels. 15x6" was the base wheel size, 71-72 K5, K10 Pickup and Suburban. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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