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Ford 8-Lug Wheels?
Still waiting for the title paperwork to come through so I can buy the 72 K20 I'm after.
![]() Been toying with the idea of changing wheels, as I'm not the biggest fan of plain steel wheels. I'd like to dress it up a little. But not go ultra modern. I like the looks of the late model Chevy wheels like a lot of members seem to have here, but something a little different caught my eye. I believe these are wheels from a 95-97 Ford F250/F350. They look like that to me. I have always liked them and never thought of them on a Chevy until I saw these pics. I think they are made by Alcoa. If not, they are at least OEM wheels. Should be good quality and strong. As a bonus, they are probably at least 7" wide, if not 7.5" or 8" wide. Only thing I potentially don't like is I think the rear centercaps have Ford stamped into them. Has anyone put these on their truck? I'm wondering if there are fitment issues. I know the bolt pattern is right, but that is where my knowledge ends. Are there backspacing issues? Need special lugs? Any hub-centric vs. lug-centric issues? Or, anything else? Thoughts? Adam |
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Re: Ford 8-Lug Wheels?
Alcoa makes those wheels,but maybe you could find some used Ford ones. I don't like the big derby caps covering the lugs. To me a K/20 looks best retaining some "tough" and nothing says that like exposed lugs...nice long lugs.
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Re: Ford 8-Lug Wheels?
Here's what I'm putting on my GMC, Eagle Alloys, to replace the Weld Super Singles. They're close to the Ford style but significantly cheaper.
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Re: Ford 8-Lug Wheels?
Thanks for the replies guys.
Special-K did you mean used Chevy Alcoa's? Are they similar? T-Herder those do look close, and they do look nice. I prefer OEM parts, but I'm probably strange. Has anyone else got any input on these Ford wheels? Adam |
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Re: Ford 8-Lug Wheels?
Adam,I meant the used Ford wheels like you show. They are made by Alcoa and I don't believe they are any different from the ones they sell aftermarket. Alcoa made the wheels before Ford started using them with the derbys. Ford always steals the popular style wheels and kills them by installing them on millions of trucks. GM always comes up with their own styles,good or bad.
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Re: Ford 8-Lug Wheels?
I don't see why not. Center caps are pretty generic. It's just a matter of the wheel center bore,which would be the same for a given vehicle no matter who made the wheel. Plus,they "are" Alcoas. Center caps would make them look un-Ford. OEM? They are OEM...OEM Ford!
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