WTB 16'' 8 lug wheels, cheap, NE Ohio - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cc_bob · 02-20-2005, 10:21 PM

I would like to find a cheap, or reasonable set of 16'' wheels for my 72 3/4. They need not be fancy, plain white stock wheels, or even the newer grey ones with or without center caps. I use this truck as my daily summer driver and to tow my boat.

Nothing wide, I just want to change over to the cheaper (easier to find) 16'' tires.

I would rather find them local so I don't have to pay shipping. Please let me know what you have, how much, and where you are located. I am not in a great hurry, just need them before summer.

I live in Burton Ohio 44021

Thanks,
Bob

*bisquik65* · 02-20-2005, 11:00 PM

I have 4 here off a 97 C2500 truck 8 lug 16 x 7 and can take a trim ring and had the center caps that bolt to the lugs with the black plastic caps,I don't have the rings or caps,$75 + shipping for 4, I will have to check DHL and i am guessing like 20 bucks a wheel to get them there. As they are pretty heavy..Just let me know,Erick

67mbsc · 02-20-2005, 11:31 PM

Have you tried Troy Auto Wrecking? If not, maybe 422 Auto Wrecking in Southington? Troy is right on 422, near 44 if memory serves me right? I used to live in Warren, but got smart (and lucky) and moved to S.C.!!!!!!

cc_bob · 02-21-2005, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 67mbsc

Have you tried Troy Auto Wrecking? If not, maybe 422 Auto Wrecking in Southington? Troy is right on 422, near 44 if memory serves me right? I used to live in Warren, but got smart (and lucky) and moved to S.C.!!!!!!

Troy Auto Wrecking closed up

I have not tried any of the other yards yet, I figured I would see if someone local was wanting to get a set out of their way.

I would rather buy them local to save on the shipping.

Thanks anyway,
Bob

454_72_4X4 · 02-20-2005, 11:46 PM

I've got a pair here;
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=140830

Longhorn Man · 02-21-2005, 06:41 AM

i would look in the local junk yards on all the trucks and vans. Local yards here will sell you wheels for 10 bucks each, I'm willing to bet you can find similar deals up there.

GMC AMI · 02-21-2005, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i would look in the local junk yards on all the trucks and vans. Local yards here will sell you wheels for 10 bucks each, I'm willing to bet you can find similar deals up there.

Good tip!

Tully · 02-21-2005, 09:38 AM

Bob, just out of curiosity what size center hole do you have on your truck. My 71 has 4 3/4" center and the only ones that size at the junk yard where ford, now I have ford parts on my GMC. I usually pay $10 here in NE WI too.

Longhorn Man · 02-21-2005, 09:03 PM

Tully...while I don't know the sizes off the top of my head, GM 3/4 ton and one ton trucks of this vintage have the smaller hub holes of the big 3. You should be able to use GM wheels, ford or dodge...the two latter would not fit correctly and all the weight of the vehicle would be on the lugs instead of the hub like it is supposed to be.

Tully · 02-21-2005, 10:30 PM

Andy, the hubs on my 71 GMC K 20 Measure 4 3/4", I have plenty of 16" GM rims around here but they all have 4 1/2" center holes. The only ones I could find at the yard with 4 3/4" were ford. I have two chrysler rims that measure 4 5/8" and I can push them on the front, but they wont go on the back. I asked before why these hubs are so big and nobody knows.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 02-21-2005, 11:14 PM

I shelled out $50 for a set of 4 rims with OK tires for my truck, but I haven't even used 'em yet.

All I could find at the yard here was FURD rims, they should fit OK right? They're just regular steel rims. Two of 'em were on a '85 Chevy 3/4 ton and it looked like they fit on there good.

*bisquik65* · 02-21-2005, 11:19 PM

That front rotor looks like my 80 burb 3/4 4x4 exactly..Its that same size,I have H2 wheels on it now..

cc_bob · 02-21-2005, 11:21 PM

Are the 4wd hubs larger? My truck is a two wheel drive, I'll go out tomorrow night and measure them but my rear axle hub looks like the one in the pic.

I'll check out the boneyards in the next few weeks but it will not be this weekend because I have to go pick up a 86 4wd dump that I bought in NY.

Thanks again
Bob

68 50th · 02-22-2005, 05:50 PM

I´m also interested in this. Anyone knows if 4 1/2 center holes would work on a 71 3/4-ton 2 wheel drive?
I don´t have my truck at home so I can´t measure the hubs on it.

Thanks

*dtlilly* · 02-22-2005, 06:21 PM

My C-30 has 16" wheels listed on the glove box decal. When I took them off and pulled the tires off, I decided to strip them down and repaint before installing new tires. During the paint stripping part, I discovered 2 of the rims had a #ord inside an oval stamped near the stud openings. They fit on the truck and look as original, but now I wonder about the "fit on the stud but not the hub" warning??

72 CustomCamper · 02-22-2005, 08:49 PM

All 4 16" wheels on my 72 C/20 are ford rims. They fit fine but I never looked at the size of the hub...

Chuck

02-20-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
cc_bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Burton, Ohio Posts: 95	WTB 16'' 8 lug wheels, cheap, NE Ohio I would like to find a cheap, or reasonable set of 16'' wheels for my 72 3/4. They need not be fancy, plain white stock wheels, or even the newer grey ones with or without center caps. I use this truck as my daily summer driver and to tow my boat. Nothing wide, I just want to change over to the cheaper (easier to find) 16'' tires. I would rather find them local so I don't have to pay shipping. Please let me know what you have, how much, and where you are located. I am not in a great hurry, just need them before summer. I live in Burton Ohio 44021 Thanks, Bob __________________ 67 C10 396 stepside project 72 C20 402 72 K10 SWB (plow truck) 86 K20

02-20-2005, 11:31 PM	#3
67mbsc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 266	wheels Have you tried Troy Auto Wrecking? If not, maybe 422 Auto Wrecking in Southington? Troy is right on 422, near 44 if memory serves me right? I used to live in Warren, but got smart (and lucky) and moved to S.C.!!!!!!

02-20-2005, 11:46 PM	#5
454_72_4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.E. MO Posts: 1,749	I've got a pair here; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=140830 __________________ 72 C20 4X4 454 4 speed 89 Trans Am (was) 305 TPI 700r4 93 C1500 2wd Extended cab 350 700r4 98 Sonoma (TPI outa the Trans Am) 03 Yamaha 660 Raptor 03/04 660 Raptor 07 700 Raptor 85 Honda Odyssey

02-21-2005, 10:30 PM	#10
Tully Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hiles, WI Posts: 42	Andy, the hubs on my 71 GMC K 20 Measure 4 3/4", I have plenty of 16" GM rims around here but they all have 4 1/2" center holes. The only ones I could find at the yard with 4 3/4" were ford. I have two chrysler rims that measure 4 5/8" and I can push them on the front, but they wont go on the back. I asked before why these hubs are so big and nobody knows. Attached Images

02-21-2005, 11:14 PM	#11
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I shelled out $50 for a set of 4 rims with OK tires for my truck, but I haven't even used 'em yet. All I could find at the yard here was FURD rims, they should fit OK right? They're just regular steel rims. Two of 'em were on a '85 Chevy 3/4 ton and it looked like they fit on there good. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

02-20-2005, 11:00 PM	#2
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I have 4 here off a 97 C2500 truck 8 lug 16 x 7 and can take a trim ring and had the center caps that bolt to the lugs with the black plastic caps,I don't have the rings or caps,$75 + shipping for 4, I will have to check DHL and i am guessing like 20 bucks a wheel to get them there. As they are pretty heavy..Just let me know,Erick

02-21-2005, 06:41 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	i would look in the local junk yards on all the trucks and vans. Local yards here will sell you wheels for 10 bucks each, I'm willing to bet you can find similar deals up there.

02-21-2005, 09:38 AM	#8
Tully Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hiles, WI Posts: 42	Bob, just out of curiosity what size center hole do you have on your truck. My 71 has 4 3/4" center and the only ones that size at the junk yard where ford, now I have ford parts on my GMC. I usually pay $10 here in NE WI too.

02-21-2005, 09:03 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Tully...while I don't know the sizes off the top of my head, GM 3/4 ton and one ton trucks of this vintage have the smaller hub holes of the big 3. You should be able to use GM wheels, ford or dodge...the two latter would not fit correctly and all the weight of the vehicle would be on the lugs instead of the hub like it is supposed to be.

02-21-2005, 11:19 PM	#12
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	That front rotor looks like my 80 burb 3/4 4x4 exactly..Its that same size,I have H2 wheels on it now..

02-21-2005, 11:21 PM	#13
cc_bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Burton, Ohio Posts: 95	Are the 4wd hubs larger? My truck is a two wheel drive, I'll go out tomorrow night and measure them but my rear axle hub looks like the one in the pic. I'll check out the boneyards in the next few weeks but it will not be this weekend because I have to go pick up a 86 4wd dump that I bought in NY. Thanks again Bob __________________ 67 C10 396 stepside project 72 C20 402 72 K10 SWB (plow truck) 86 K20

02-22-2005, 05:50 PM	#14
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	I´m also interested in this. Anyone knows if 4 1/2 center holes would work on a 71 3/4-ton 2 wheel drive? I don´t have my truck at home so I can´t measure the hubs on it. Thanks __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon Last edited by 68 50th; 02-22-2005 at 06:26 PM.

02-22-2005, 06:21 PM	#15
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	My C-30 has 16" wheels listed on the glove box decal. When I took them off and pulled the tires off, I decided to strip them down and repaint before installing new tires. During the paint stripping part, I discovered 2 of the rims had a #ord inside an oval stamped near the stud openings. They fit on the truck and look as original, but now I wonder about the "fit on the stud but not the hub" warning??

02-22-2005, 08:49 PM	#16
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	All 4 16" wheels on my 72 C/20 are ford rims. They fit fine but I never looked at the size of the hub... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"



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