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Kayotic · 06-21-2008, 10:29 AM

Will later model OEM wheels fit. I have a 1970 steper six lug, w/drums. What years should I look for? I know the problem is the center hub size.

**Palf70Step** · 06-21-2008, 11:22 AM

Most of the later model wheeel (88 and up) have a problem with the hub hole being too small. Another Issue is the back spacing on the wheels. There is a lot more on the newer wheels and to some they look awkward on our trucks, and they may create clearance issues.

Best thing is you can is try them and see what YOU think on looks, that is if they fit/clear everything else.

chevy_mike · 06-21-2008, 11:38 AM

Look for '73-'87 4x4 truck wheels. They will be 6 lug and have the right offset. I think you can even look at Ford wheels since most full size 4x4's during that era had the same 6 lug pattern.

**Palf70Step** · 06-21-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Look for '73-'87 4x4 truck wheels. They will be 6 lug and have the right offset. I think you can even look at Ford wheels since most full size 4x4's during that era had the same 6 lug pattern.

....as did the japanese trucks

chevy_mike · 06-21-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

....as did the japanese trucks

Yea, I knew that, just wasn't 100% if they had the right offset.

06-21-2008, 10:29 AM	#1
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Cheap wheels to get by. Will later model OEM wheels fit. I have a 1970 steper six lug, w/drums. What years should I look for? I know the problem is the center hub size.

06-21-2008, 11:22 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: Cheap wheels to get by. Most of the later model wheeel (88 and up) have a problem with the hub hole being too small. Another Issue is the back spacing on the wheels. There is a lot more on the newer wheels and to some they look awkward on our trucks, and they may create clearance issues. Best thing is you can is try them and see what YOU think on looks, that is if they fit/clear everything else. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-21-2008, 11:38 AM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Cheap wheels to get by. Look for '73-'87 4x4 truck wheels. They will be 6 lug and have the right offset. I think you can even look at Ford wheels since most full size 4x4's during that era had the same 6 lug pattern.



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