8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thehata1 · 02-12-2018, 10:04 PM

Well, I've been looking for some these for a while. Detroit Steel just started making them. I ordered some 20X9s and will post up some pictures here in 3 to 3.5 weeks when they come in.

They also come in 22 inch, but you can't get the beauty rings with the 22s.

Aus69c20 · 02-13-2018, 06:04 AM

Looking forward to the pics. Will they take the 3/4 ton caps with clips.

thehata1 · 02-13-2018, 09:44 PM

They will drill, tap and mount clips so you can use the stock cap. I'm going with 2003ish cap shown in the pic. Here are some pics from Detroit Steel and Penn C10.

Aus69c20 · 02-14-2018, 05:47 AM

Thanks for the reply. Those 2003 caps look great on them.

Jose's 69 · 02-14-2018, 01:42 PM

What kind of back spacing did you get? I'm debating whether I should get those or waiting for artillery style. For those '03 style caps you just need the threaded lug nuts right?

Oly72C20 · 02-15-2018, 01:41 AM

THANK YOU for posting this!!!! That information just made my day!!! I can't wait to see pictures of them on your truck!

Joe

thehata1 · 02-15-2018, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jose's 69

What kind of back spacing did you get? I'm debating whether I should get those or waiting for artillery style. For those '03 style caps you just need the threaded lug nuts right?

Front: 20X9 5"bs
Rear: 20X9 4"bs

Wish me luck...

Jose's 69 · 02-15-2018, 08:59 PM

Good luck. Just ordered mine today. Went with 20x9 5.5 b.s. in front 20x9 4.5 b.s. in back. Let's see how it goes.

thehata1 · 02-15-2018, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jose's 69

Good luck. Just ordered mine today. Went with 20x9 5.5 b.s. in front 20x9 4.5 b.s. in back. Let's see how it goes.

Good luck to you, too. If you would, post some pics here so we can compare the 1/2 inch.

Also, what tires are you going to run?

jjzepplin · 02-16-2018, 10:09 AM

In for pics!

thehata1 · 03-08-2018, 07:54 PM

Well,

I got 3 of 5 packages today. I just couldn't help myself though.

thehata1 · 03-08-2018, 07:57 PM

Well, that didn’t work well...

I’ll fix the photos when I’m done.

**KevinK7** · 03-08-2018, 08:20 PM

I may need to reconsider my 8 lug wheel options, ...I like the look of these

Jose's 69 · 03-08-2018, 08:27 PM

Nice!! Just got mine powder coated. Should have them on tomorrow. Trim rings should arrive tomorrow also.

jjzepplin · 03-10-2018, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thehata1

Well, that didn’t work well...

I’ll fix the photos when I’m done.

Well that just looks fabulous! What tires are you going to get?

thehata1 · 03-08-2018, 09:37 PM

Jose,

How did that cap clear the rear axle? I'm having hell with mine.

Jose's 69 · 03-08-2018, 09:49 PM

I think yours are a bit different. Mine fit good. Might have to trim the rear ones on the little stems inside. I was able to get the plastic nut to catch on the rear ones but didn't turn a whole lot. They're off 88-99 truck I think.

thehata1 · 03-08-2018, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jose's 69

I think yours are a bit different. Mine fit good. Might have to trim the rear ones on the little stems inside. I was able to get the plastic nut to catch on the rear ones but didn't turn a whole lot. They're off 88-99 truck I think.

I may end up swapping to your style then. I had to get some dually caps for the rear. But, plastic caps don't hit the lug threads...

Jose's 69 · 03-08-2018, 10:21 PM

Can you trim the base to make them shorter? I thought I read some posts of people doing that.

Aus69c20 · 03-08-2018, 11:31 PM

Wow they look amazing.
I have to go and convince my wife that they are a necessary safety item for the truck.

thehata1 · 03-09-2018, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aus69c20

Wow they look amazing.
I have to go and convince my wife that they are a necessary safety item for the truck.

Thanks, John. Should have them mounted tomorrow.

**KevinK7** · 03-09-2018, 11:22 PM

hata/Jose,
...just curious for your respective trucks, what sort of drop are you running (front and rear)? I'm considering these wheels and want to be sure things clear.
As well, please post pics when tires are mounted

Thanks,

Kevin

Jose's 69 · 03-10-2018, 12:29 AM

I did 2.5 inch drop spindle in front and 1 inch lowering spring. In the back I have a 4 inch drop spring and 1.5 inch lowering block.

thehata1 · 03-16-2018, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinK7

hata/Jose,
...just curious for your respective trucks, what sort of drop are you running (front and rear)? I'm considering these wheels and want to be sure things clear.
As well, please post pics when tires are mounted

Thanks,

Kevin

Kevin,

To my knowledge, the front end is not lowered. I'm lowering the rear end this weekend. I'll post some before and afters.

thehata1 · 03-10-2018, 07:11 PM

Here it is all shoed up. I named him Pappaw. Still waiting on the beauty rings. Hopefully they’ll get here Monday. I'm going to lower the back about an inch. I plan on towing with this truck.

Wheels are 20X9 all the way around. 5 inch backspacing in front and 4 inch backspacing in rear. Tires are Continental 275/45R20. I chose Continental because of availability in the size I wanted and they’re asymmetrical, so I can rotate sides.

And, yes, the bed is not set straight. I’ll fix that soon.

02-12-2018, 10:04 PM	#1
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Well, I've been looking for some these for a while. Detroit Steel just started making them. I ordered some 20X9s and will post up some pictures here in 3 to 3.5 weeks when they come in. They also come in 22 inch, but you can't get the beauty rings with the 22s.

02-13-2018, 06:04 AM	#2
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Looking forward to the pics. Will they take the 3/4 ton caps with clips. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

02-13-2018, 09:44 PM	#3
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies They will drill, tap and mount clips so you can use the stock cap. I'm going with 2003ish cap shown in the pic. Here are some pics from Detroit Steel and Penn C10. Attached Images

02-14-2018, 05:47 AM	#4
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Thanks for the reply. Those 2003 caps look great on them. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

02-14-2018, 01:42 PM	#5
Jose's 69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 114	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies What kind of back spacing did you get? I'm debating whether I should get those or waiting for artillery style. For those '03 style caps you just need the threaded lug nuts right?

02-15-2018, 01:41 AM	#6
Oly72C20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 67	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies THANK YOU for posting this!!!! That information just made my day!!! I can't wait to see pictures of them on your truck! Joe

02-15-2018, 08:59 PM	#8
Jose's 69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 114	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Good luck. Just ordered mine today. Went with 20x9 5.5 b.s. in front 20x9 4.5 b.s. in back. Let's see how it goes.

02-16-2018, 10:09 AM	#10
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03-08-2018, 07:54 PM	#11
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Well, I got 3 of 5 packages today. I just couldn't help myself though. Attached Images Last edited by thehata1; 03-08-2018 at 09:12 PM.

03-08-2018, 07:57 PM	#12
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Well, that didn’t work well... I’ll fix the photos when I’m done. Attached Images Last edited by thehata1; 03-08-2018 at 09:16 PM.

03-08-2018, 08:20 PM	#13
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 650	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies I may need to reconsider my 8 lug wheel options, ...I like the look of these

03-08-2018, 08:27 PM	#14
Jose's 69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 114	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Nice!! Just got mine powder coated. Should have them on tomorrow. Trim rings should arrive tomorrow also. Attached Images

03-08-2018, 09:37 PM	#16
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Jose, How did that cap clear the rear axle? I'm having hell with mine.

03-08-2018, 09:49 PM	#17
Jose's 69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 114	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies I think yours are a bit different. Mine fit good. Might have to trim the rear ones on the little stems inside. I was able to get the plastic nut to catch on the rear ones but didn't turn a whole lot. They're off 88-99 truck I think.

03-08-2018, 10:21 PM	#19
Jose's 69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 114	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Can you trim the base to make them shorter? I thought I read some posts of people doing that.



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03-08-2018, 11:31 PM	#20
Aus69c20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 231	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Wow they look amazing. I have to go and convince my wife that they are a necessary safety item for the truck. __________________ John 69 c20, 396, th400, dana60, ps, ac

03-09-2018, 11:22 PM	#22
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 650	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies hata/Jose, ...just curious for your respective trucks, what sort of drop are you running (front and rear)? I'm considering these wheels and want to be sure things clear. As well, please post pics when tires are mounted Thanks, Kevin

03-10-2018, 12:29 AM	#23
Jose's 69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Norwalk, CA Posts: 114	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies I did 2.5 inch drop spindle in front and 1 inch lowering spring. In the back I have a 4 inch drop spring and 1.5 inch lowering block.

03-10-2018, 07:11 PM	#25
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 8 Lug 20 Inch Steelies Here it is all shoed up. I named him Pappaw. Still waiting on the beauty rings. Hopefully they’ll get here Monday. I'm going to lower the back about an inch. I plan on towing with this truck. Wheels are 20X9 all the way around. 5 inch backspacing in front and 4 inch backspacing in rear. Tires are Continental 275/45R20. I chose Continental because of availability in the size I wanted and they’re asymmetrical, so I can rotate sides. And, yes, the bed is not set straight. I’ll fix that soon. Attached Images Last edited by thehata1; 03-10-2018 at 07:18 PM. Reason: iPhones suck...

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