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northerngmc · 07-04-2006, 11:28 AM

Will these newer style Silverado 6 bolt wheels fit on my 69 GMC 1/2 ton?

Tires are BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONGTRACK T/A 245/75R/16

glock35ipsc · 07-04-2006, 11:45 AM

If I remember correctly, the center bore is too small.

northerngmc · 07-04-2006, 01:47 PM

If it helps any there are off of a 2001 Silverado.

tommie · 07-04-2006, 01:56 PM

i have heard the same thing, the center bore is too small, and i believe the ofset is not correct

vtblazer · 07-04-2006, 02:38 PM

Lots of off set in those newer wheels, something like 5".

I've heard of guys having the centers machined out to fit.

northerngmc · 07-04-2006, 03:01 PM

Not looking for a lot of work, just a deal on a set of wheels and tires.

glock35ipsc · 07-04-2006, 03:42 PM

I tried the use the ones off of my 2003 Silverado on my 68, and thats when I found the center bore to be too small. The bolt pattern is metric (I think), but will work. Might be worth a call to a couple of machine shops to see what it would cost to chuck them up in a lathe and open them up a bit. Would be really easy if you could find a lathe with a big enough swing.

67Fleet · 07-04-2006, 03:56 PM

All replies about the center bore being too small are correct. I ran into the same problem with the wheels I'm currently running. I chose to pull the axles and have the flanges machined down to correct it. Up front I was fine since I have a late-model disc conversion. I am running 1-1/2" spacers out back to correct the backspacing issue. Up front, no spacers as the drop spindles and disc conversion already gave me a wider track width than stock so it was fine.

motocrosschump · 07-05-2006, 09:50 AM

Center is too small. Had the exact same wheels. This is what I found. Offset looks goofy on the rear. On the front the wheel rubbed the control arm.

http://www.o-com.net/69/2.JPG

07-04-2006, 11:28 AM	#1
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	6 Bolt wheels Will these newer style Silverado 6 bolt wheels fit on my 69 GMC 1/2 ton? Tires are BF GOODRICH RADIAL LONGTRACK T/A 245/75R/16 Attached Images __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

07-04-2006, 11:45 AM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: 6 Bolt wheels If I remember correctly, the center bore is too small. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-04-2006, 01:47 PM	#3
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 6 Bolt wheels If it helps any there are off of a 2001 Silverado. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

07-04-2006, 01:56 PM	#4
tommie 97' Tahoe 2dr/2wd Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Huffman,TX Posts: 1,168	Re: 6 Bolt wheels i have heard the same thing, the center bore is too small, and i believe the ofset is not correct

07-04-2006, 02:38 PM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: 6 Bolt wheels Lots of off set in those newer wheels, something like 5". I've heard of guys having the centers machined out to fit.

07-04-2006, 03:01 PM	#6
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 6 Bolt wheels Not looking for a lot of work, just a deal on a set of wheels and tires. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

07-04-2006, 03:42 PM	#7
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: 6 Bolt wheels I tried the use the ones off of my 2003 Silverado on my 68, and thats when I found the center bore to be too small. The bolt pattern is metric (I think), but will work. Might be worth a call to a couple of machine shops to see what it would cost to chuck them up in a lathe and open them up a bit. Would be really easy if you could find a lathe with a big enough swing. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-04-2006, 03:56 PM	#8
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: 6 Bolt wheels All replies about the center bore being too small are correct. I ran into the same problem with the wheels I'm currently running. I chose to pull the axles and have the flanges machined down to correct it. Up front I was fine since I have a late-model disc conversion. I am running 1-1/2" spacers out back to correct the backspacing issue. Up front, no spacers as the drop spindles and disc conversion already gave me a wider track width than stock so it was fine. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

07-05-2006, 09:50 AM	#9
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: 6 Bolt wheels Center is too small. Had the exact same wheels. This is what I found. Offset looks goofy on the rear. On the front the wheel rubbed the control arm. http://www.o-com.net/69/2.JPG __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

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