Differences between 5,6&8 lug rotors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nima · 02-12-2005, 12:29 AM

This question might be very basic or even stupid. I see all these different upgrades or changes between 8,6 and 5 lug rotors.Now, my question is changing to lower # of lug rotors, doesn't decrease the stability/strength of the rotor? I mean, how do you decide how to go to 5 or 6 lug from 8 lug or even to to 5 from? Thanks.

Bob Moore · 02-12-2005, 01:07 AM

Here is the basics:

5 lug = 1/2T 2wd
6 lug = 1/2T 4wd
8 lug = 3/4T 2wd or 4wd

I don't know about stability - my neighbor thinks I'm unstable.

Hope this helps - Bob

Nima · 02-12-2005, 02:46 AM

Well, I meant, for example, if you have a 6 lug and switch it to 5 lug. Now you want to haul a heacy load or tow something. How this change afffect the truck? does it decrease it's dependability?

dyingdeadman · 02-12-2005, 03:29 AM

going from 6 lug to 5 lug souldn't harm it in any way.

Huck · 02-12-2005, 09:26 AM

A 3/4 ton truck has 8 lugs for a reason---a 4x4 has 6 lugs for a reason as well. the more lugs, the stronger the attachement but it's all relative. Most guys will never tax the capability of the lugs/hubs unless they are dumb. If you haul a lot--you want a 3/4 ton truck. If your truck is for basic stuff, the 5 lug is fine. I have hauled, towed, etc. with a 1/2 ton for 20 years and never lost a wheel or lug due to weight or load. You do need to tighten them and check them once in a while --have lost a wheel or two due to loose nuts----but that's another story~~~hehehehe

02-12-2005, 12:29 AM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Differences between 5,6&8 lug rotors This question might be very basic or even stupid. I see all these different upgrades or changes between 8,6 and 5 lug rotors.Now, my question is changing to lower # of lug rotors, doesn't decrease the stability/strength of the rotor? I mean, how do you decide how to go to 5 or 6 lug from 8 lug or even to to 5 from? Thanks.

02-12-2005, 01:07 AM	#2
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Rotors Here is the basics: 5 lug = 1/2T 2wd 6 lug = 1/2T 4wd 8 lug = 3/4T 2wd or 4wd I don't know about stability - my neighbor thinks I'm unstable. Hope this helps - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

02-12-2005, 03:29 AM	#4
dyingdeadman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san marcos,tx Posts: 266	going from 6 lug to 5 lug souldn't harm it in any way. __________________ 72 GMC sierra 3/4 ton 402 bb 68 GMC 3/4 ton 2010 camaro rs: daily driver

02-12-2005, 02:46 AM	#3
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,179	Well, I meant, for example, if you have a 6 lug and switch it to 5 lug. Now you want to haul a heacy load or tow something. How this change afffect the truck? does it decrease it's dependability?

02-12-2005, 09:26 AM	#5
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	A 3/4 ton truck has 8 lugs for a reason---a 4x4 has 6 lugs for a reason as well. the more lugs, the stronger the attachement but it's all relative. Most guys will never tax the capability of the lugs/hubs unless they are dumb. If you haul a lot--you want a 3/4 ton truck. If your truck is for basic stuff, the 5 lug is fine. I have hauled, towed, etc. with a 1/2 ton for 20 years and never lost a wheel or lug due to weight or load. You do need to tighten them and check them once in a while --have lost a wheel or two due to loose nuts----but that's another story~~~hehehehe



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