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Scootin 81 C20 · 06-25-2009, 01:30 AM

Well, I did a Google search of 8 lug wheels and found a thread on the 67-72 board that made me start this one. I am wondering what are some of the possibilities for wheels for an 8 lug, 3/4 ton are. Well guys, what are you running for wheels?

I'm doing this so I have ideas to play around with for my truck, so I can get my 16.5s, with their mismatched tires, off.

Thanks
Benjamin.

Mike_D · 06-25-2009, 02:01 AM

Run stock hummer wheels (17") and 33x12.5 tires
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rfmaster · 06-25-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_D

Run stock hummer wheels (17") and 33x12.5 tires
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I run 16.5 by 10 and my local tire shop had tough time finding a set of 33x12.5 for 16.5 rim. Would like eventually to move to 17" or larger diameter rim, but 8 lug configuration is not very common.
//RF

Mike_D · 06-25-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rfmaster

I run 16.5 by 10 and my local tire shop had tough time finding a set of 33x12.5 for 16.5 rim. Would like eventually to move to 17" or larger diameter rim, but 8 lug configuration is not very common.
//RF

8-lug is a lot more common than you think. With the popularity of the hummer (h1/h2, 8-lug) and the diesel trucks (almost all 8-lug) a lot of companies have stepped up to the plate. Not only that but with some vehicles coming stock with 17" , larger tires are easier to get. Hummer comes stock with 315 70 17 (35x17), those are easy to come by. Also a majority of desert racers run a 17" rim which helps out because all major tire companies carry poplar 17" tire sizes (31", 32", 33", 35")

rfmaster · 06-25-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_D

8-lug is a lot more common than you think. With the popularity of the hummer (h1/h2, 8-lug) and the diesel trucks (almost all 8-lug) a lot of companies have stepped up to the plate. Not only that but with some vehicles coming stock with 17" , larger tires are easier to get. Hummer comes stock with 315 70 17 (35x17), those are easy to come by. Also a majority of desert racers run a 17" rim which helps out because all major tire companies carry poplar 17" tire sizes (31", 32", 33", 35")

Mike

Thanks for the tip! I have not looked at tires for a while - I just do not put that many miles on my truck anymore. The last set of 16.5" I put on back in '03 and the darn things still look good!

What about offset (back spacing) difference - can any one comment on what H1/H2 run vs. our 3/4 square bodies???

//RF

Mike_D · 06-26-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rfmaster

Mike

Thanks for the tip! I have not looked at tires for a while - I just do not put that many miles on my truck anymore. The last set of 16.5" I put on back in '03 and the darn things still look good!

What about offset (back spacing) difference - can any one comment on what H1/H2 run vs. our 3/4 square bodies???

//RF

appears to be the same as the 16.5 rims that came off. I have no turning radius issues or rubbing issues with the hummer wheels. The only difference is different style lug nuts.

babyJay · 06-25-2009, 06:44 AM

Most places I search just come up with the ugly old wagon wheel type wheels for my application.

ghettoluxury · 06-25-2009, 06:53 AM

15 inch chrome modulars. Had to grind the calipers and brackets on the front axle to make them clear.

TexasJeff · 06-25-2009, 07:22 AM

I am running the newer model 2002 aluminum wheels 16 x 7.

b454rat · 06-25-2009, 08:45 AM

16.5x12" Barts

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-25-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

15 inch chrome modulars. Had to grind the calipers and brackets on the front axle to make them clear.

I didn't know they made 15", 8 lug wheels. Any idea what brand they are?

Thanks
Benjamin.

ghettoluxury · 06-25-2009, 11:59 AM

Not sure what brand but they are 15x10 I think you can get them from the walmart supercenter

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-25-2009, 12:09 PM

Could you get a side pic of them for me? They look like American Racing wheels, but I'm not sure.

Thanks
Benjamin.

Pyrotechnic · 06-25-2009, 12:25 PM

US Wheel has the 8 lug version. I bought a pair of 15x10 5 lug rims from them and the chrome is nice.

http://www.uswheel.com/wheel.cfm?category=65

ghettoluxury · 06-25-2009, 12:30 PM

*78 Chevyrado* · 06-25-2009, 01:09 PM

I have the 2001 Chevy Chrome Clad Steel Wheels

*78 Chevyrado* · 06-25-2009, 01:09 PM

Double Post

flamingbig10 · 06-25-2009, 03:35 PM

the factory 16x6's

Prerunner1982 · 06-25-2009, 06:13 PM

How about a set of these?

Nevermind.. re-read you post and sounds like you dont want 16.5s..

Sorry.

asphaltburner · 06-25-2009, 07:28 PM

Yo! FRANKENTRUCK sports 17"x8" Foose Spanks wrapped with 285x70x17 Firestones:

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They made my height perfect, are beautiful and the 33" tires brought my highway speed rpms down some (TH400 and 4.11:1 rear gears,...swapping from 30" tires).
There's actually a reasonable selection of eight lugs available.
Check summitracing.com, jegs.com, jcwhitney.com, for example.
I commonly get mine from my local tire distributor in Greeley, Peerless Tyres.
The Spanks, I got on craigslist via a tip from cochino12 on this forum!
Sometimes ya get lucky!
Todd.

crossy's son · 06-26-2009, 04:32 PM

American racing Style 23 wheels look nice..

DBLSPRT68 · 06-27-2009, 02:52 AM

I'm running 16.5's. I've got BFG all terrains 10.5 x 16.5's on old school slots. Rims are 8.5 wide. I got the wheels on Ebay!

powerdriver 1958 · 06-27-2009, 08:51 AM

Here is what I am running

2cd pic is better.They were on the truck when I bought it 16.5 X 10 and still don't know what brand they

crossy's son · 06-27-2009, 11:28 AM

They look like american racing wheels. Most definely

Scootin 81 C20 · 06-27-2009, 08:49 PM

I can buy some wheels and tires off a Ford, they're 16.5 all terrains but the tread is 12 inches wide and the wheels are about 10 inches wide. The guy wants $300 for the set. Before I consider getting them, does anybody know if I would have any steering issues?

Thanks
Benjamin.

06-25-2009, 01:30 AM	#1
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? Well, I did a Google search of 8 lug wheels and found a thread on the 67-72 board that made me start this one. I am wondering what are some of the possibilities for wheels for an 8 lug, 3/4 ton are. Well guys, what are you running for wheels? I'm doing this so I have ideas to play around with for my truck, so I can get my 16.5s, with their mismatched tires, off. Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-25-2009, 02:01 AM	#2
Mike_D Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Bay, Ca Posts: 36	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? Run stock hummer wheels (17") and 33x12.5 tires [IMG][/IMG]

06-25-2009, 06:44 AM	#7
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? Most places I search just come up with the ugly old wagon wheel type wheels for my application. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-25-2009, 06:53 AM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? 15 inch chrome modulars. Had to grind the calipers and brackets on the front axle to make them clear. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71 Last edited by ghettoluxury; 06-25-2009 at 06:56 AM.

06-25-2009, 07:22 AM	#9
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? I am running the newer model 2002 aluminum wheels 16 x 7. Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually Last edited by TexasJeff; 06-25-2009 at 07:22 AM.

06-25-2009, 08:45 AM	#10
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,469	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? 16.5x12" Barts Attached Images __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 4” SAS 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 6" SAS

06-25-2009, 11:59 AM	#12
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? Not sure what brand but they are 15x10 I think you can get them from the walmart supercenter __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

06-25-2009, 12:09 PM	#13
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? Could you get a side pic of them for me? They look like American Racing wheels, but I'm not sure. Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

06-25-2009, 12:25 PM	#14
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? US Wheel has the 8 lug version. I bought a pair of 15x10 5 lug rims from them and the chrome is nice. http://www.uswheel.com/wheel.cfm?category=65 __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

06-25-2009, 12:30 PM	#15
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

06-25-2009, 01:09 PM	#16
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? I have the 2001 Chevy Chrome Clad Steel Wheels

06-25-2009, 03:35 PM	#18
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? the factory 16x6's __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

06-25-2009, 06:13 PM	#19
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? How about a set of these? Nevermind.. re-read you post and sounds like you dont want 16.5s.. Sorry. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call Last edited by Prerunner1982; 06-25-2009 at 06:14 PM.

06-25-2009, 07:28 PM	#20
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? Yo! FRANKENTRUCK sports 17"x8" Foose Spanks wrapped with 285x70x17 Firestones: They made my height perfect, are beautiful and the 33" tires brought my highway speed rpms down some (TH400 and 4.11:1 rear gears,...swapping from 30" tires). There's actually a reasonable selection of eight lugs available. Check summitracing.com, jegs.com, jcwhitney.com, for example. I commonly get mine from my local tire distributor in Greeley, Peerless Tyres. The Spanks, I got on craigslist via a tip from cochino12 on this forum! Sometimes ya get lucky! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK! Last edited by asphaltburner; 06-25-2009 at 07:29 PM.

06-26-2009, 04:32 PM	#21
crossy's son Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsville, New jersey (southern) Posts: 143	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? American racing Style 23 wheels look nice.. __________________ Mine- '91 GMC RCSB 2wd, 350tbi, 5 speed, 3.42 G80 -Dad/Me Projects/Toys 75 SWB Silverado Factory 454, Th400 87 SWB Silverado 305tbi, 700r4, 2.73's...17.4 @74mph a couple dodge cummins trucks. PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE ME ABOUT FACTORY TACH DASHES, I AM NOT MY FATHER AND I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THEM. Thanks



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06-27-2009, 02:52 AM	#22
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? I'm running 16.5's. I've got BFG all terrains 10.5 x 16.5's on old school slots. Rims are 8.5 wide. I got the wheels on Ebay! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

06-27-2009, 08:51 AM	#23
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? Here is what I am running 2cd pic is better.They were on the truck when I bought it 16.5 X 10 and still don't know what brand they Attached Images

06-27-2009, 11:28 AM	#24
crossy's son Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsville, New jersey (southern) Posts: 143	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? They look like american racing wheels. Most definely __________________ Mine- '91 GMC RCSB 2wd, 350tbi, 5 speed, 3.42 G80 -Dad/Me Projects/Toys 75 SWB Silverado Factory 454, Th400 87 SWB Silverado 305tbi, 700r4, 2.73's...17.4 @74mph a couple dodge cummins trucks. PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE ME ABOUT FACTORY TACH DASHES, I AM NOT MY FATHER AND I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THEM. Thanks

06-27-2009, 08:49 PM	#25
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: 3/4 Ton Owners, What Wheels Are You Running? I can buy some wheels and tires off a Ford, they're 16.5 all terrains but the tread is 12 inches wide and the wheels are about 10 inches wide. The guy wants $300 for the set. Before I consider getting them, does anybody know if I would have any steering issues? Thanks Benjamin. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

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