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Pflugerman · 06-15-2014, 09:25 PM

My Question is about my 69 and it goes like this... Will a 15x8 six-lug fit? I mean will it clear front end components? What's the trick? Is it the back space?

Jb70c10 · 06-15-2014, 09:33 PM

I have some 15x8 stock chevy rally wheels off of a early 80s 4x4 and they clear everything. Truck is a 70 c10 short step

PanelDeland · 06-15-2014, 10:25 PM

Backspacing and hub center diameter are the usual two keys things on this.As long as those and the bolt pattern work.

Pflugerman · 06-15-2014, 11:23 PM

Ok then the 4x4s have the large diameter center bore correct? Rally wheels would work for me but but still doesn't the back space have to be right so the wheel dosnt hit the upper ball joint? Do you know the 4x4 back spacing on your Rally's?

Pflugerman · 06-15-2014, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Backspacing and hub center diameter are the usual two keys things on this.As long as those and the bolt pattern work.

Ok so the wider the wheel, the sorter the backspace?

**lolife99** · 06-15-2014, 11:29 PM

The 73-87 4x4 15x8 rally wheels have a 3-5/8" backspace and will work fine.
Look at ALOT of the 6-lug trucks on the board and you will see this.

Pflugerman · 06-16-2014, 01:05 PM

Will a 4" backspace work? What I am trying to do is learn how to compensate for wheel width to insure proper fit so is there a formula?

Green69c10 · 06-16-2014, 05:42 PM

15" x 8" 6 Lug Rally's (not truck Rally's) all the way around and 275/60/15's on all 4.

Pflugerman · 06-17-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Green69c10

15" x 8" 6 Lug Rally's (not truck Rally's) all the way around and 275/60/15's on all 4.

Nice looking Rally's! Can you suggest a vendar? I need tires before I can get my truck inspected and therefore want some decent wheels forst.

Green69c10 · 06-17-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pflugerman

Nice looking Rally's! Can you suggest a vendar? I need tires before I can get my truck inspected and therefore want some decent wheels forst.

They were available thru my local independent Tire Shop. I'm sure if you go to yours, they can order them for you. I bought tires, wheels, GM Flat Caps, Bands, mounted and balanced $1388 w/tax

Pflugerman · 06-17-2014, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Green69c10

They were available thru my local independent Tire Shop. I'm sure if you go to yours, they can order them for you. I bought tires, wheels, GM Flat Caps, Bands, mounted and balanced $1388 w/tax

Sounds pretty easy. However I contacted Coker (supposedly the biggest international tire company in the world) and they didn't have any rallys at all that were 6x5.5 bolt pattern. They did have literally 4 steel wheels and 1 primed center with chrome rims on steel wheel. They were willing to make them with a two month wait period. They were willing to custom machine aluminum wheels for 350 each. So.. I guess Ill keep looking unless someone can throw out a vender name for me to try.

outlaw 3454 · 06-17-2014, 07:40 PM

oem 6 lug, gm wheel, 7 inches wide 225-70-15, 255-70-15 on the rear, had to trim the lower a-frame, other than that cant make them rub. also has the cpp spindles that dont move the a-frame outward.
good luck

Pflugerman · 06-17-2014, 08:29 PM

Nice! Do you have front disks?

outlaw 3454 · 06-17-2014, 08:37 PM

yes i have disc (from cpp)and i also choose not to put the power booster and left it manual with new master cylinder, all new brake lines, new shoes on the rear drums and wheel cyl.

had a guy pull out in front of me couple days ago, i was running probably 65-70, got to try out the brakes, really pleased at how fast it will stop!

A.Bursell · 06-17-2014, 08:48 PM

Look for Wheel Vintiques brand wheels. You can get 15x8's in the correct fitment for about $75ish, plus caps and rings.

Pflugerman · 06-17-2014, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Bursell

Look for Wheel Vintiques brand wheels. You can get 15x8's in the correct fitment for about $75ish, plus caps and rings.

Hmm... Thanks for the search criteria. Found them at summit.

Pflugerman · 06-18-2014, 10:42 PM

Ok then thanks for the responses. Now if I have six lug pre-71 wheels, then will I have trouble converting to disk brakes?

**lolife99** · 06-18-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pflugerman

Ok then thanks for the responses. Now if I have six lug pre-71 wheels, then will I have trouble converting to disk brakes?

Yes.
OEM pre-71 wheels will have interference issue with a disc brake caliper.
Wheel Vintiques 6-lug wheels will work fine.
Just like 73-87 oem 6-lug wheels,...

06-15-2014, 09:25 PM	#1
Pflugerman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pflugerville texas Posts: 66	Six Luggers- Help! My Question is about my 69 and it goes like this... Will a 15x8 six-lug fit? I mean will it clear front end components? What's the trick? Is it the back space? __________________ 1969 Chevy Stepside

06-15-2014, 09:33 PM	#2
Jb70c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TX Posts: 181	Re: Six Luggers- Help! I have some 15x8 stock chevy rally wheels off of a early 80s 4x4 and they clear everything. Truck is a 70 c10 short step

06-15-2014, 10:25 PM	#3
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06-15-2014, 11:23 PM	#4
Pflugerman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pflugerville texas Posts: 66	Re: Six Luggers- Help! Ok then the 4x4s have the large diameter center bore correct? Rally wheels would work for me but but still doesn't the back space have to be right so the wheel dosnt hit the upper ball joint? Do you know the 4x4 back spacing on your Rally's? __________________ 1969 Chevy Stepside

06-15-2014, 11:29 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Six Luggers- Help! The 73-87 4x4 15x8 rally wheels have a 3-5/8" backspace and will work fine. Look at ALOT of the 6-lug trucks on the board and you will see this. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-16-2014, 01:05 PM	#7
Pflugerman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pflugerville texas Posts: 66	Re: Six Luggers- Help! Will a 4" backspace work? What I am trying to do is learn how to compensate for wheel width to insure proper fit so is there a formula? __________________ 1969 Chevy Stepside Last edited by Pflugerman; 06-16-2014 at 02:41 PM.

06-16-2014, 05:42 PM	#8
Green69c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 33	Re: Six Luggers- Help! 15" x 8" 6 Lug Rally's (not truck Rally's) all the way around and 275/60/15's on all 4. Attached Images

06-17-2014, 07:40 PM	#12
outlaw 3454 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: brandenburg ky Posts: 96	Re: Six Luggers- Help! oem 6 lug, gm wheel, 7 inches wide 225-70-15, 255-70-15 on the rear, had to trim the lower a-frame, other than that cant make them rub. also has the cpp spindles that dont move the a-frame outward. good luck

06-17-2014, 08:29 PM	#13
Pflugerman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pflugerville texas Posts: 66	Re: Six Luggers- Help! Nice! Do you have front disks? __________________ 1969 Chevy Stepside

06-17-2014, 08:37 PM	#14
outlaw 3454 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: brandenburg ky Posts: 96	Re: Six Luggers- Help! yes i have disc (from cpp)and i also choose not to put the power booster and left it manual with new master cylinder, all new brake lines, new shoes on the rear drums and wheel cyl. had a guy pull out in front of me couple days ago, i was running probably 65-70, got to try out the brakes, really pleased at how fast it will stop!

06-17-2014, 08:48 PM	#15
A.Bursell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 298	Re: Six Luggers- Help! Look for Wheel Vintiques brand wheels. You can get 15x8's in the correct fitment for about $75ish, plus caps and rings.

06-18-2014, 10:42 PM	#17
Pflugerman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pflugerville texas Posts: 66	Re: Six Luggers- Help! Ok then thanks for the responses. Now if I have six lug pre-71 wheels, then will I have trouble converting to disk brakes? __________________ 1969 Chevy Stepside

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