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JCD · 11-03-2010, 01:40 AM

I'd like a change from the steel rims on my C-20

What are some of the possibilities out there for 8 lug mags and rims?
And what did you pay for them?

and no.. I don't want to change to 5 lug

Thanks in advance..

J.

mcmlxix · 11-03-2010, 03:01 AM

Hummer H2 or any late model 8 Lug GM or Dodge... Ford changed bolt patterns a few years ago...

silverspeed04 · 11-03-2010, 03:49 AM

I love my 18" Moto Metals on my 05 2500. Paid 1500 for them with Terra Grapplers at a local shop in TN. If you pick up a 8Lug magazine or one of the Desiel tuner mags, they have tons of advertisements for wheels. Dont know what direction you are going but theres my 2 pennies.

**special-K** · 11-03-2010, 06:57 AM

www.4wpw.com and hit 8 x 6.5

Check out Weld Wheels,too.

JCD · 11-05-2010, 01:07 AM

I have a liking of the 5 slot kidney bean rims..aluminum or steel.
Does anyone know if they make them in an 8 lug version?

J.

**special-K** · 11-05-2010, 06:53 AM

Yes,not Ansen.There's a company that now makes 8-luggers in 16" but I have the info on my old computer that's being fixed.Maybe someone can help with that sooner than whenever I get that thing back.They aren't cheap but no worse if not cheaper than most of the stuff out there these days.

Beat68CST · 11-05-2010, 09:59 AM

That's exactly what I want for my truck.

My step grandpa had a set on his 400 1970 GMC 3/4.
He sold it without telling my dad, my dad was pissed, really pissed.

hounddogs! · 11-05-2010, 11:01 AM

I stole some 16" American Racing wheels off an ebay listing a couple of years ago. $400 for wheels and brand new tires delivered.

rcrahn · 11-05-2010, 11:13 AM

http://www.akhwheels.com/

**special-K** · 11-05-2010, 02:38 PM

^^ There ya go.That's the ones ^^ rcrahn'll set you straight

bigdogboxers · 11-05-2010, 04:36 PM

Here is a set of chrome 8 lug wheels purchased from les schwab I believe they were 16'' with like a 245/70/16 series tire.

Youngbuck7072 · 11-05-2010, 05:57 PM

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Beat68CST · 11-05-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Youngbuck7072

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Are those Weld?

What exactly are those?

Thanks for the AKH website! You're a legend in my book now.

Youngbuck7072 · 11-05-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Beat68CST

Are those Weld?

What exactly are those?

they are series 100 rims by eagle alloys

pmpski_1 · 11-06-2010, 01:34 AM

Keep an eye out on Craigslist. They're out there. It took me a year or so to find these, but I see them quite often lately, you just need to be creative with your search terms.

These came without lug nuts so I ended up getting some from AKH ^ If you find some without lug nuts on CL make sure to use that as a negotiating point, because 36 lug nuts are not cheap.

JCD · 11-06-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pmpski_1

Keep an eye out on Craigslist. They're out there. It took me a year or so to find these, but I see them quite often lately, you just need to be creative with your search terms.

These came without lug nuts so I ended up getting some from AKH ^ If you find some without lug nuts on CL make sure to use that as a negotiating point, because 36 lug nuts are not cheap.

Thanks for the advice.. your truck looks great and the wheels really make it.

And thank you all for the input..

It's always been a toss up with me between Aluminum slotted, and the torq thrust rims..
But now with the additional lugs, it seems the choices are few..

Beat68CST · 11-07-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pmpski_1

Keep an eye out on Craigslist. They're out there. It took me a year or so to find these, but I see them quite often lately, you just need to be creative with your search terms.

These came without lug nuts so I ended up getting some from AKH ^ If you find some without lug nuts on CL make sure to use that as a negotiating point, because 36 lug nuts are not cheap.

If you find a set just like yours, let me know!

Don't matter on the lug nuts part, I have a 5 gallon bucket full to the rim.

I would really love to get a set of those. 8 lug obviously.

Youngbuck7072 · 11-07-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Beat68CST

Don't matter on the lug nuts part, I have a 5 gallon bucket full to the rim.

hey Beat68CST, you think you could hook me up with a set of 36?

but seriously though, im runnin mismatches from six different trucks

stllookn · 11-07-2010, 11:31 PM

My favorites. You can never have too many sets of wheels...or hubcaps!!!!!

pmpski_1 · 11-08-2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beat68CST

If you find a set just like yours, let me know!

Don't matter on the lug nuts part, I have a 5 gallon bucket full to the rim.

I would really love to get a set of those. 8 lug obviously.

I don't search that often anymore - I do search for tires that fit them every once in a while (33x12.5x16.5) and end up seeing some wheels when I do. I found a set of 4 for 50 bucks a couple months ago, but they were gone by the time I got to them.

Just keep an eye on CL, and use a wide array of search terms.

I love the slots, but if I didn't already have these I would get something else because of the limited choices with tires in a 16.5 size. Just something to think about.

Rodk65 · 11-06-2010, 08:38 AM

Does anyone know if a 8 lug 15 inch rim will fit on these trucks. I have a brand new set of 15" tires in the garage that would look great on my C20.

**special-K** · 11-08-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodk65

Does anyone know if a 8 lug 15 inch rim will fit on these trucks. I have a brand new set of 15" tires in the garage that would look great on my C20.

I know steel wheels will fit.On 71/72s,in other words trucks with disc brakes,the calipers need a little grinding along the casting seem.

I've collected the wheels that were made when these trucks were newer,including 8.25 & 9.75 steel OEM centers,aluminum slots,and finned aluminum.There were many styles of finned aluminum,also known as turbines,Hurricanes,Vectors...If you keep an eye out they come around and usually for reasonable money.To me,period correct wheels look best on a vehicle.

stllookn · 11-11-2010, 04:44 AM

Sorry I have not been back here in the last few days...work is burying me! My slots are 9.75 x 16.5.

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Stllookn, i like those mags! you got specs?

I have two (2) 8-lug 15" slots like that as well. They will clear the drum brakes but I don't think they will clear the discs. I checked a while back...perhaps they clear the older discs too. I was looking for another set of two of those wheels to complete the set.

**oldiron** · 11-11-2010, 07:00 AM

I know you PM'd me about my old suburban wheels. I'm posting picture here so someone might know where some are.

stllookn · 11-12-2010, 01:53 AM

Dennis, I almost bought a set of those "new" for my old F**d van in the 90's. I have seen a couple of used sets of those at Monroe. Are you looking?

11-03-2010, 01:40 AM	#1
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks I'd like a change from the steel rims on my C-20 What are some of the possibilities out there for 8 lug mags and rims? And what did you pay for them? and no.. I don't want to change to 5 lug Thanks in advance.. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

11-03-2010, 03:01 AM	#2
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks Hummer H2 or any late model 8 Lug GM or Dodge... Ford changed bolt patterns a few years ago... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-03-2010, 03:49 AM	#3
silverspeed04 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 43	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks I love my 18" Moto Metals on my 05 2500. Paid 1500 for them with Terra Grapplers at a local shop in TN. If you pick up a 8Lug magazine or one of the Desiel tuner mags, they have tons of advertisements for wheels. Dont know what direction you are going but theres my 2 pennies. __________________ ~MAC~ She broke my heart...So I broke her Jaw! Project Grinder: 1972 Chevy C10 Longbed Mistress Jade: 2005 4WD Silverado 2500 Ex Cab 6.0 Miss Daisy: 2006 Kawasaki ZX6, full Akrapovic Race Pipe, PCIII, Ignition Control, Ivans block off plates, Motion Pro Throttle kit Seduction: 2013 Harley Street Glide

11-03-2010, 06:57 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks www.4wpw.com and hit 8 x 6.5 Check out Weld Wheels,too. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-03-2010 at 07:04 AM.

11-05-2010, 01:07 AM	#5
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks I have a liking of the 5 slot kidney bean rims..aluminum or steel. Does anyone know if they make them in an 8 lug version? J. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

11-05-2010, 06:53 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks Yes,not Ansen.There's a company that now makes 8-luggers in 16" but I have the info on my old computer that's being fixed.Maybe someone can help with that sooner than whenever I get that thing back.They aren't cheap but no worse if not cheaper than most of the stuff out there these days. __________________ "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 ~

11-05-2010, 09:59 AM	#7
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks That's exactly what I want for my truck. My step grandpa had a set on his 400 1970 GMC 3/4. He sold it without telling my dad, my dad was pissed, really pissed.

11-05-2010, 11:01 AM	#8
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 889	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks I stole some 16" American Racing wheels off an ebay listing a couple of years ago. $400 for wheels and brand new tires delivered. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

11-05-2010, 11:13 AM	#9
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks http://www.akhwheels.com/

11-05-2010, 02:38 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks ^^ There ya go.That's the ones ^^ rcrahn'll set you straight __________________ "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 ~

11-05-2010, 04:36 PM	#11
bigdogboxers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 197	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks Here is a set of chrome 8 lug wheels purchased from les schwab I believe they were 16'' with like a 245/70/16 series tire. Attached Images

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Youngbuck7072 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eugene, Or. Posts: 322	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks i like these[IMG][/IMG] __________________ ........................ __ ............._______\|__\____ ............\|_({})______({})] ................(O)..........(O)

11-06-2010, 01:34 AM	#15
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks Keep an eye out on Craigslist. They're out there. It took me a year or so to find these, but I see them quite often lately, you just need to be creative with your search terms. These came without lug nuts so I ended up getting some from AKH ^ If you find some without lug nuts on CL make sure to use that as a negotiating point, because 36 lug nuts are not cheap. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

11-07-2010, 11:31 PM	#19
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks My favorites. You can never have too many sets of wheels...or hubcaps!!!!! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-07-2010 at 11:32 PM.

11-06-2010, 08:38 AM	#21
Rodk65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 212	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks Does anyone know if a 8 lug 15 inch rim will fit on these trucks. I have a brand new set of 15" tires in the garage that would look great on my C20. __________________ ROD 1969 K10 4x4 Short Fleet. Tuned Port Injection 350/700R4, Cruise, tilt and factory A/C. 1971 C20 Camper Special. 350/350. SOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe LT Last edited by Rodk65; 11-06-2010 at 08:39 AM.



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11-11-2010, 04:44 AM	#23
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks Sorry I have not been back here in the last few days...work is burying me! My slots are 9.75 x 16.5. Code: Stllookn, i like those mags! you got specs? I have two (2) 8-lug 15" slots like that as well. They will clear the drum brakes but I don't think they will clear the discs. I checked a while back...perhaps they clear the older discs too. I was looking for another set of two of those wheels to complete the set. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

11-11-2010, 07:00 AM	#24
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks I know you PM'd me about my old suburban wheels. I'm posting picture here so someone might know where some are. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

11-12-2010, 01:53 AM	#25
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Wheel Possibilities for 8 Lug trucks Dennis, I almost bought a set of those "new" for my old F**d van in the 90's. I have seen a couple of used sets of those at Monroe. Are you looking? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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