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**DREW67** · 07-20-2005, 09:06 AM

What do you guys use for wheels for a 3/4 ton and tires? Can you use late model wheels?

Thanks

Jakes-66-K10 · 07-20-2005, 09:22 AM

Yeah you can, Wes has a couple trucks that look great with 8 lug Silverado 2500 wheels. The previous owner on my truck even put these on. I believe anything in the 8x6.5 configuration will fit. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

**Stocker** · 07-20-2005, 09:32 AM

I'm running 16.5x9.75 chrome spokes, with the black Hammered Paint on the centers (due to rust

), with 33-12.50 BFG A/Ts.

**DREW67** · 07-20-2005, 09:50 AM

With the 8 lug 2500 do you have to use back spacer?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 07-20-2005, 11:54 AM

No spacers required... Here is a picture of a 4x4 and a 2x4 with them. WES

Bill72BB · 07-20-2005, 12:04 PM

I used these .

kobayashi · 07-20-2005, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WES

No spacers required... Here is a picture of a 4x4 and a 2x4 with them. WES

WES, the silver truck in the second pic is the 2x4? That truck is sweet. Any other pics?

k.

72 CustomCamper · 07-20-2005, 02:20 PM

My 72 C/20 has a set of 16" FFFFFord wheels on it with 73-up hubcaps...

Chuck

Sillyoldman · 07-22-2005, 01:51 AM

[QUOTE=72 CustomCamper]My 72 C/20 has a set of 16" FFFFFord wheels on it with 73-up hubcaps...

The hubcaps you have are stock for 71 & maybe '72 trucks. The '73 caps are flat dog dish style?

72 CustomCamper · 07-23-2005, 12:13 AM

[QUOTE=Sillyoldman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

My 72 C/20 has a set of 16" FFFFFord wheels on it with 73-up hubcaps...

The hubcaps you have are stock for 71 & maybe '72 trucks. The '73 caps are flat dog dish style?

No, the 71-72 caps had blue bowties. The 73-75 caps had yellow bowties. The flat caps didn't come out until 76. I have 3 books to back me up on this encluding the original 1972 sales brochure...

Chuck

TP from Cntl PA · 07-20-2005, 09:04 PM

I use "Man Killers"..........aka "Splits"

Going to put some late model GM 8 bolts on it when I am finished and save the splits for the winter as I'll put snow tires on them.

unixadm · 07-20-2005, 09:11 PM

I'm putting Hummer H2 wheels on my truck with 35x12.50x17" Pro Comp Xterrains. You can see a couple of pics here: http://www.dmwtech.com/gallery/v/k20/

The center caps are modified Chevy 2500 caps that I got off Ebay for $30.

Longhorn Man · 07-20-2005, 10:54 PM

TP from Cntl PA, how do you get inspected with the man killers? I was told they are not legal for road use in PA.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-21-2005, 12:25 AM

I had four 7.5/16 bias ply tires on 16x6 split rims when I started driving my truck, then went to four 8 lug 15x8 wagon wheels with new 31/10.5/15's. Turned out that the rear tires weren't big enough for me (needed bigger tires to lower highway RPM's). Took the rear tires off and threw on some 33/12.5/16.5's on stock 16.5x9.75 wheels that I bought for $20 and that's what I have now.

TP from Cntl PA · 07-21-2005, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

TP from Cntl PA, how do you get inspected with the man killers? I was told they are not legal for road use in PA.

Unless they changed the law this year, they're ok to run on a pickup.......

68 50th · 07-21-2005, 04:29 PM

I run 90´s van/truck steel wheels (6,5x16) which been widen to 8" in the front and 9" in the rear with 265/75x16.

68 50th · 07-21-2005, 04:30 PM

Front wheel

68 50th · 07-21-2005, 04:31 PM

Rear wheel

tdangle · 07-20-2005, 11:16 PM

Hey 72 customcamper, Those are the same hubcaps that came stock on my 70 camper special. I know these are the stock caps since I have pictures of the truck when new. (My dad bought it new in 70)

kobayashi · 07-20-2005, 11:36 PM

Do all the C20s have 8-lug wheels? The 1971 C20 I am looking at has 6-lugs.

k.

Blazer1970 · 07-21-2005, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobayashi

Do all the C20s have 8-lug wheels? The 1971 C20 I am looking at has 6-lugs.

k.

All the C20s/K20s of the '67 - '72 era are 8 lug. That truck is either a 3/4 ton body on a 1/2 ton chassis, or someone has swapped out the rear axle and the front suspension for 1/2 ton stuff.

kobayashi · 07-21-2005, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer1970

All the C20s/K20s of the '67 - '72 era are 8 lug. That truck is either a 3/4 ton body on a 1/2 ton chassis, or someone has swapped out the rear axle and the front suspension for 1/2 ton stuff.

Thats what was kinda worrying me, the VIN reads out to a 1971 C-20 but its been converted to 4wd somewhere along the way. All four wheels on this truck are 6-lug, is thats whats on the C/K10s?

Blazer1970 · 07-23-2005, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobayashi

Thats what was kinda worrying me, the VIN reads out to a 1971 C-20 but its been converted to 4wd somewhere along the way. All four wheels on this truck are 6-lug, is thats whats on the C/K10s?

Yes, 1/2 ton 4X4s are 6 lug. They either used the axles or the entire chassis from a 1/2 ton truck for the conversion.

72 CustomCamper · 07-21-2005, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdangle

Hey 72 customcamper, Those are the same hubcaps that came stock on my 70 camper special. I know these are the stock caps since I have pictures of the truck when new. (My dad bought it new in 70)

Stock up to 72 the bowtie in the center would be blue, 73-up has the yellow bowtie...

Chuck

Maximum Overdrive · 07-21-2005, 05:58 PM

I have aluminim directionals on my 3/4.

07-20-2005, 09:06 AM	#1
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	3/4 ton Wheels What do you guys use for wheels for a 3/4 ton and tires? Can you use late model wheels? Thanks __________________ DREW67

07-20-2005, 09:32 AM	#3
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	I'm running 16.5x9.75 chrome spokes, with the black Hammered Paint on the centers (due to rust ), with 33-12.50 BFG A/Ts. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

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DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	With the 8 lug 2500 do you have to use back spacer? __________________ DREW67

07-20-2005, 11:54 AM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	No spacers required... Here is a picture of a 4x4 and a 2x4 with them. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:37 PM.

07-20-2005, 12:04 PM	#6
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07-20-2005, 09:22 AM	#2
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Yeah you can, Wes has a couple trucks that look great with 8 lug Silverado 2500 wheels. The previous owner on my truck even put these on. I believe anything in the 8x6.5 configuration will fit. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

07-20-2005, 02:20 PM	#8
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	My 72 C/20 has a set of 16" FFFFFord wheels on it with 73-up hubcaps... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

07-22-2005, 01:51 AM	#9
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	[QUOTE=72 CustomCamper]My 72 C/20 has a set of 16" FFFFFord wheels on it with 73-up hubcaps... The hubcaps you have are stock for 71 & maybe '72 trucks. The '73 caps are flat dog dish style? Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

07-20-2005, 09:04 PM	#11
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	I use "Man Killers"..........aka "Splits" Going to put some late model GM 8 bolts on it when I am finished and save the splits for the winter as I'll put snow tires on them. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

07-20-2005, 09:11 PM	#12
unixadm Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 61	I'm putting Hummer H2 wheels on my truck with 35x12.50x17" Pro Comp Xterrains. You can see a couple of pics here: http://www.dmwtech.com/gallery/v/k20/ The center caps are modified Chevy 2500 caps that I got off Ebay for $30. __________________ - '72 Chevy C20 4x4 LWB Fleetside, 350/SM465, NP205, '73+ Axles (D44/14B FF 8-lug), 4 Wheel Discs - Updated Pics Last edited by unixadm; 07-20-2005 at 09:12 PM.

07-20-2005, 10:54 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	TP from Cntl PA, how do you get inspected with the man killers? I was told they are not legal for road use in PA.

07-21-2005, 12:25 AM	#14
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	I had four 7.5/16 bias ply tires on 16x6 split rims when I started driving my truck, then went to four 8 lug 15x8 wagon wheels with new 31/10.5/15's. Turned out that the rear tires weren't big enough for me (needed bigger tires to lower highway RPM's). Took the rear tires off and threw on some 33/12.5/16.5's on stock 16.5x9.75 wheels that I bought for $20 and that's what I have now. __________________ 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

07-21-2005, 04:29 PM	#16
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	I run 90´s van/truck steel wheels (6,5x16) which been widen to 8" in the front and 9" in the rear with 265/75x16. Attached Images __________________ 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

07-21-2005, 04:30 PM	#17
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Front wheel Attached Images __________________ 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

07-21-2005, 04:31 PM	#18
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Rear wheel Attached Images __________________ 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



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07-20-2005, 11:16 PM	#19
tdangle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jurupa Valley, Ca Posts: 1,211	Hey 72 customcamper, Those are the same hubcaps that came stock on my 70 camper special. I know these are the stock caps since I have pictures of the truck when new. (My dad bought it new in 70) __________________ Terry 1970 Custom Camper/C20 , GM Crate 350/7004R, Dana 60, factory AC

07-20-2005, 11:36 PM	#20
kobayashi Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Magnolia State Posts: 27	Do all the C20s have 8-lug wheels? The 1971 C20 I am looking at has 6-lugs. k.

07-21-2005, 05:58 PM	#25
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