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OldCreek · 12-01-2007, 12:15 AM

Well, I'm gonna get these turbines from a friend for free. But, they're from 'those other guys' and have a 5" opening. Hub-Centric GM wheels are roughly 4 5/8 (corrected me if I'm wrong). (I've also a Chrysler spare that has a 4 3/4 opening.)

Do the Ford hubs bear the weight, i.e. hubcentric, at that size (5")? I think that the hub sizes are roughly the same as GM? Thats how Ford/Dodge D60 axles can be used on our trucks. If not hub-centric, then the lugs must carry the weight. So then, why can't these safely be used on GM hubs?

Or, is it more a matter of centering these wheels on a hub that is smaller than its' opening? These turbines have a flat lug nut surface. The Chrysler spare and GM spare (both steel) have beveled lug nut surfaces... I suppose these are for acorn style lug nuts?

I just wanna use these wheels!

Old Creek

Blue_71 · 12-01-2007, 12:30 AM

if im not mistaken, the correct lug nuts for those have a shank that goes down into the lug hole, which carries the weight and centers the wheel. then the washer/nut holds it tight to the hub

like these:

68K20 x Drill · 12-01-2007, 02:35 PM

And you can go into any big tire and wheel store, and ask them for 'hub centric rings'.
I had some custom made for running BMW wheels on my Firebird, and it took such a long time, they felt bad and gave em to me for free.

OldCreek · 12-02-2007, 12:51 AM

hub-centric rings..... interesting!!!!

Blazer1970 · 12-02-2007, 06:45 AM

The lug nuts will center those wheels OK as long as you have the correct nuts with the right taper for the wheel.

LONGHAIR · 12-02-2007, 10:38 AM

With an 8-lug wheel, I wouldn't sweat it at all. The shank of the nuts will center the wheel and 8 studs are plenty to hold it on.

**special-K** · 12-03-2007, 07:15 AM

They only ever sold custom wheels with a one size fits all center.We never gave it a second thought and I`ve never had a problem or know anyone who has with it.

JAKES 68GMC · 12-03-2007, 09:16 AM

Yeah, just bolt them up and be happy.

OldCreek · 12-03-2007, 11:35 AM

Yeah, the more reading I do on the web the more I find that the hub-centric wheels were mainly to CENTER the wheel on the hub, not to carry the weight. Other, 'lug-centric' wheels are centered by the lug nuts. Hub-centric rings are made with plastic, some aluminum. They are used to center the wheel. Don't know if the GM wheel was specifically manufactured to carry the weight.

I can't imagine a reasonable load snapping 8 lugs a side. For example, 8,000 lbs would be 500lbs on each lug.... I wouldn't think that would be enough to shear the lugs.

scotto0609 · 12-04-2007, 08:54 AM

When you do bolt them up do NOT forget to retorque the bolts after a few hundred miles.

70rs/ss · 12-09-2007, 02:31 PM

Most after market wheel have the center opening bigger than the hub, that is how the center cap fits. On an 8-lugger don't sweat it!! I'd love to have a set of those on my 07 dodge, except they need to be 17 in diameter to clear the brakes!

12-01-2007, 12:15 AM	#1
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... Well, I'm gonna get these turbines from a friend for free. But, they're from 'those other guys' and have a 5" opening. Hub-Centric GM wheels are roughly 4 5/8 (corrected me if I'm wrong). (I've also a Chrysler spare that has a 4 3/4 opening.) Do the Ford hubs bear the weight, i.e. hubcentric, at that size (5")? I think that the hub sizes are roughly the same as GM? Thats how Ford/Dodge D60 axles can be used on our trucks. If not hub-centric, then the lugs must carry the weight. So then, why can't these safely be used on GM hubs? Or, is it more a matter of centering these wheels on a hub that is smaller than its' opening? These turbines have a flat lug nut surface. The Chrysler spare and GM spare (both steel) have beveled lug nut surfaces... I suppose these are for acorn style lug nuts? I just wanna use these wheels! Old Creek Attached Images __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

12-01-2007, 02:35 PM	#3
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... And you can go into any big tire and wheel store, and ask them for 'hub centric rings'. I had some custom made for running BMW wheels on my Firebird, and it took such a long time, they felt bad and gave em to me for free. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

12-02-2007, 12:51 AM	#4
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... hub-centric rings..... interesting!!!! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

12-02-2007, 06:45 AM	#5
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,507	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... The lug nuts will center those wheels OK as long as you have the correct nuts with the right taper for the wheel. __________________ Tim

12-02-2007, 10:38 AM	#6
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... With an 8-lug wheel, I wouldn't sweat it at all. The shank of the nuts will center the wheel and 8 studs are plenty to hold it on.

12-03-2007, 07:15 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... They only ever sold custom wheels with a one size fits all center.We never gave it a second thought and I`ve never had a problem or know anyone who has with it. __________________ "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 ~

12-03-2007, 09:16 AM	#8
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... Yeah, just bolt them up and be happy.

12-03-2007, 11:35 AM	#9
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... Yeah, the more reading I do on the web the more I find that the hub-centric wheels were mainly to CENTER the wheel on the hub, not to carry the weight. Other, 'lug-centric' wheels are centered by the lug nuts. Hub-centric rings are made with plastic, some aluminum. They are used to center the wheel. Don't know if the GM wheel was specifically manufactured to carry the weight. I can't imagine a reasonable load snapping 8 lugs a side. For example, 8,000 lbs would be 500lbs on each lug.... I wouldn't think that would be enough to shear the lugs. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

12-04-2007, 08:54 AM	#10
scotto0609 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 226	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... When you do bolt them up do NOT forget to retorque the bolts after a few hundred miles.

12-09-2007, 02:31 PM	#11
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Ease my Hub-Centric whoa's... Most after market wheel have the center opening bigger than the hub, that is how the center cap fits. On an 8-lugger don't sweat it!! I'd love to have a set of those on my 07 dodge, except they need to be 17 in diameter to clear the brakes!



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