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**tjc** · 02-15-2017, 04:01 PM

looking to buy 4 wheels, 15" with 5 lug on 5" bolt pattern, need to complete a roller frame, plain steel or rally does not matter.

**Ironhorse** · 02-15-2017, 07:12 PM

Don't have a set of four but I do have one I know, GM steelie, 4 nub to clear disc brakes. It has a roller tire mounted to it but will remove for shipping. Can do pics if interested, may have a second one, have to dig thru the stash of wheels. $30 per wheel plus shipping, not sure what that would be to Iowa.

chuckmc8 · 02-16-2017, 05:56 AM

[QUOTE=Ironhorse;7860069 GM steelie, 4 nub to clear disc brakes. [/QUOTE]

Gary, I have some wheels and had wondered why some were 3 nub an 4 nub, Is that the difference- that 3 nub wheels won't clear disc brakes?

**Ironhorse** · 02-16-2017, 09:17 AM

Chuck, I'm no expert by any means, still learning about these trucks but it is my understanding that is correct. The older 3 nub wheels were made during the drum brakes era and in 1971 when GM went to the disc brakes as standard on trucks the wheels were re-designed for the caliper clearance and were fitted with the 4 nub centers. Not sure if the back space changed, just the inner design of the back side of the wheel itself.

**396ci** · 02-16-2017, 06:18 PM

i believe the 3 nub 15x8 have 4" backspace and the 4 nub 15x8 have a backspace under that which allows them to clear the disks (maybe a 3 3/4"?). im sure a fellow member can add more info.

sherm6413 · 02-15-2017, 11:34 PM

I may have just what you need. I am switching wheels this weekend to new torque thrust chrome i just purchased and have a set of 15" 5x5 rallys coming off of it. I can send pics via text- 573-406-3383, and I'm just down hwy 61 from you in Hannibal. I have a set of four, just blasted and repainted a few months back with lugnuts, caps, and beauty rings for $300. -Josh

sherm6413 · 02-17-2017, 03:30 PM

pm sent, lets make a deal- removed last night from truck

02-15-2017, 04:01 PM	#1
tjc Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: burlington,iowa Posts: 439	need 15 inch wheels looking to buy 4 wheels, 15" with 5 lug on 5" bolt pattern, need to complete a roller frame, plain steel or rally does not matter. __________________ Tom in Iowa 68 L88 C10 68 4x4 C10 soon

02-15-2017, 07:12 PM	#2
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: need 15 inch wheels Don't have a set of four but I do have one I know, GM steelie, 4 nub to clear disc brakes. It has a roller tire mounted to it but will remove for shipping. Can do pics if interested, may have a second one, have to dig thru the stash of wheels. $30 per wheel plus shipping, not sure what that would be to Iowa. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-16-2017, 05:56 AM	#3
chuckmc8 It's alsways something..... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 1,171	Re: need 15 inch wheels [QUOTE=Ironhorse;7860069 GM steelie, 4 nub to clear disc brakes. [/QUOTE] Gary, I have some wheels and had wondered why some were 3 nub an 4 nub, Is that the difference- that 3 nub wheels won't clear disc brakes? __________________ 1968 RS Camaro 'Vert Matching number 327 and M21 Muncie 1968 C10 Black with red interior and orig paint. 5.3 / 4l60e,3:73 POSI 17" Torq Thrusts 1968 CST 514 Red with black interior. Buddy Buckets, Factory A/C, PS, PB- 20" AR custom shop TT, 5.3 and 4l60e

02-16-2017, 09:17 AM	#4
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,294	Re: need 15 inch wheels Chuck, I'm no expert by any means, still learning about these trucks but it is my understanding that is correct. The older 3 nub wheels were made during the drum brakes era and in 1971 when GM went to the disc brakes as standard on trucks the wheels were re-designed for the caliper clearance and were fitted with the 4 nub centers. Not sure if the back space changed, just the inner design of the back side of the wheel itself. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

02-16-2017, 06:18 PM	#5
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 805	Re: need 15 inch wheels i believe the 3 nub 15x8 have 4" backspace and the 4 nub 15x8 have a backspace under that which allows them to clear the disks (maybe a 3 3/4"?). im sure a fellow member can add more info. __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

02-15-2017, 11:34 PM	#6
sherm6413 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hannibal mo Posts: 281	Re: need 15 inch wheels I may have just what you need. I am switching wheels this weekend to new torque thrust chrome i just purchased and have a set of 15" 5x5 rallys coming off of it. I can send pics via text- 573-406-3383, and I'm just down hwy 61 from you in Hannibal. I have a set of four, just blasted and repainted a few months back with lugnuts, caps, and beauty rings for $300. -Josh

02-17-2017, 03:30 PM	#7
sherm6413 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hannibal mo Posts: 281	Re: need 15 inch wheels pm sent, lets make a deal- removed last night from truck



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