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Old 06-13-2010, 09:16 AM   #1
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Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

Are there any factory 6 bolt rims from newer trucks/SUV's that will bolt up to the stock 6 bolt pattern of our trucks?

I like the look of the SSR rims but was told they wouldn't fit. From what I have read, the 6 bolt pattern is the same but the bore is different.

I would like to see what would bolt up without expensive machining.
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Old 06-13-2010, 09:48 AM   #2
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

Not sure about the SSR (new Trailblazer type) rims but you will need to order spacers to get newer full size rims to fit on a pre 87 six lug hub. I found a great source on Ebay but it will take me a while to find him on my old computer.

There is also a bit of a deal about going from hub centric to rim centric.

Think I used a 1.5" thick spacers on all corners. Trying to get a picture to load.
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Old 06-13-2010, 12:51 PM   #3
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

I believe the Trailblazer bolt pattern is not 6x5.5''. But yes, the bore on the newer wheels is smaller. I dont remember exactly, but its in the neighborhood of a 1/4'' smaller.
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Old 06-13-2010, 01:27 PM   #4
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

Here is my truck with the 2000 Tahoe wheels. I used a 1.5" space on each corner. Tires are BFG 235/70 r 16. The truck has a 3 inch drop spindles & 4 inch lowering springs.
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Old 06-13-2010, 03:13 PM   #5
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

A 1 1/2" spacer really puts the rims on the outside of the corners.
What is the cost of spacers vs. machining the rims?
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Old 06-13-2010, 03:40 PM   #6
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

This is what I was thinking of, but there are so many other OEM 6 bolt rims to choose from now.
Any other pictures of rims installed on our trucks?
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Old 06-13-2010, 05:30 PM   #7
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

Hmm, I wondering about this, too. I have a bunch of the 17" steel wheels and I was wondering if they would work on the older six lug pattern...
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

I'd love to see what the Silverado SS wheels would look like on our trucks (with shorter tires than in pic).
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Old 06-13-2010, 11:34 PM   #9
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

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I'd love to see what the Silverado SS wheels would look like on our trucks (with shorter tires than in pic).
I had a set on my 66 with a 1.5 spacer. Even with the spacer i could'nt put the center caps on the front due to the dust cap. Hope this helps some.
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I had a set on my 66 with a 1.5 spacer. Even with the spacer i could'nt put the center caps on the front due to the dust cap. Hope this helps some.
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Old 06-14-2010, 08:24 AM   #11
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

I did not check the cost of machining as I needed a spacer so I could get the center cap to seat.
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Old 06-15-2010, 10:02 AM   #12
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

These are the spacers I bought. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-5-W...Q5fAccessories

I think I actually got 2 inch for rear....
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Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern

I have thought about putting the wheels off my 04 Yukon onto my 65 and getting new wheels for the Yukon. But not sure I want to mess with the whole hub problem and spacers.
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