Advantage of 8 lug over 5 lug? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cochino12 · 12-12-2008, 02:47 PM

I'm still debating on keeping my crew cab one ton, or changing to 5 or 6 lug after shortening the frame. Other than maybe a better wheel selectin and a little bit of weight loss, what would be the advantage of going 1/2 ton? Will a 1/2 ton truck handle better than a equally lowered 1 ton? Why not keep it 8 lug and have more towing capabilty even if it rarely gets used to haul anything?

I will be lowering it 3/5 or 4/6 and adding helper bags to the rear so I dont lose any towing capability either way I decide to do it.

softballnrd27 · 12-12-2008, 09:36 PM

Keep it 8 lug. With all the wheel companies now a days there is a wide selection of 8lug wheels.

cochino12 · 12-12-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by softballnrd27

Keep it 8 lug. With all the wheel companies now a days there is a wide selection of 8lug wheels.

I agree but most of the 8 lug wheels I see look like they belong on a lifted truck, not many have the "sport truck" look

cochino12 · 12-12-2008, 10:32 PM

I found a set of these on ebay pretty cheap right now, opinions?

ChaseDale3and8 · 12-12-2008, 10:34 PM

Those are nice looking wheels. If you like them I say go for it! ...Joe

cochino12 · 12-12-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

Those are nice looking wheels. If you like them I say go for it! ...Joe

Price is definitly right, just not sure how they would look on a 2wd.

**N2TRUX** · 12-13-2008, 01:12 AM

The BIG advantage of staying with 8 lug is the size of the brakes. The stopping power is much better. There are wheels out there that look good, but no matter what they will still be rather bulky looking due to the size of the hub.

If you really want to stay 8 lug, why not lift it? I think a SWB CC with a mild lift and 18 or 20 wheels with 33's would look sweet.

cochino12 · 12-13-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

The BIG advantage of staying with 8 lug is the size of the brakes. The stopping power is much better. There are wheels out there that look good, but no matter what they will still be rather bulky looking due to the size of the hub.

If you really want to stay 8 lug, why not lift it? I think a SWB CC with a mild lift and 18 or 20 wheels with 33's would look sweet.

I guess I worded it wrong, I was questioning why most of the crew cabs are being changed to 5 lug. I just dont see any added benefit?

I agree with the lift I really wanted a 4wd but I think I got a pretty decent deal on this one before I found one. I'm not a fan of lifting a 2wd, especially here (Denver area) since we actually get snow. I'd feel pretty dumb having a lifted truck in the drive way that wont go anywhere ha ha

12-12-2008, 02:47 PM	#1
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Advantage of 8 lug over 5 lug? I'm still debating on keeping my crew cab one ton, or changing to 5 or 6 lug after shortening the frame. Other than maybe a better wheel selectin and a little bit of weight loss, what would be the advantage of going 1/2 ton? Will a 1/2 ton truck handle better than a equally lowered 1 ton? Why not keep it 8 lug and have more towing capabilty even if it rarely gets used to haul anything? I will be lowering it 3/5 or 4/6 and adding helper bags to the rear so I dont lose any towing capability either way I decide to do it. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 12-12-2008 at 03:59 PM.

12-12-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Advantage of 8 lug over 5 lug? Keep it 8 lug. With all the wheel companies now a days there is a wide selection of 8lug wheels. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

12-12-2008, 10:32 PM	#4
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Advantage of 8 lug over 5 lug? I found a set of these on ebay pretty cheap right now, opinions? Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

12-12-2008, 10:34 PM	#5
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Advantage of 8 lug over 5 lug? Those are nice looking wheels. If you like them I say go for it! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

12-13-2008, 01:12 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Advantage of 8 lug over 5 lug? The BIG advantage of staying with 8 lug is the size of the brakes. The stopping power is much better. There are wheels out there that look good, but no matter what they will still be rather bulky looking due to the size of the hub. If you really want to stay 8 lug, why not lift it? I think a SWB CC with a mild lift and 18 or 20 wheels with 33's would look sweet. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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