Any pics of late model wheels on our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

laplander · 06-01-2005, 12:35 AM

I keep seeing those ebay ads for late model take off wheels and tires for a pretty decent price. I remeber somebody saying they didn't sit right in the wheels wells. Is that right? Anybody got pics of their trucks with them on it?

Nik

GMC AMI · 06-01-2005, 05:54 AM

Newer 6 lug will not work due to improper back spacing and center hole too small.
8 lugs will work except they would need the spacers to sit correctly due to wrong backspacing or they look a little off IMO.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-01-2005, 11:22 AM

Mike Files is correct, the 6 lug will not work. The center holes are not large enough and the back spacing is too much. You may be able to use a spacer though. The 8 lug work well though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

motocrosschump · 06-01-2005, 11:31 AM

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Gary · 06-04-2005, 04:13 AM

Check my sig, my 72 has late model rims on it, I hate 'em, got a set of 15x10/15x8 smoothies in the garage, just waiting until after I get it painted to put them on with some new rubber.

greenhorn male · 06-04-2005, 11:43 PM

This is what i am using. I had to purchase special lugnuts to install the cap. These are the only pics I have so far.

Longhorn Man · 06-05-2005, 12:07 AM

You'll have to watch the 8 lug wheels too...some of them will be tucked in too much...at least, for my taste anyways.
I have mid 90's van steel wheels on the longhorn, and they are tucked in a bit too much, looks like a fat man on stilts IMO...still better than the 16.5's though.

68 50th · 06-05-2005, 04:06 AM

I was told the wheels I have also came off a 90´s van.
I have had them widened to 8” in the front and 9” in the rear to fill out a little better.

dwaite72lnghrn · 06-05-2005, 08:41 AM

Greenhorn, What were those wheels off of? What year?

chevy_fatman · 06-05-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

looks like a fat man on stilts IMO..

Hey I resemble that remark

06-01-2005, 12:35 AM	#1
laplander Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NM Posts: 705	Any pics of late model wheels on our trucks? I keep seeing those ebay ads for late model take off wheels and tires for a pretty decent price. I remeber somebody saying they didn't sit right in the wheels wells. Is that right? Anybody got pics of their trucks with them on it? Nik

06-01-2005, 05:54 AM	#2
GMC AMI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Other Maine! Posts: 2,236	Newer 6 lug will not work due to improper back spacing and center hole too small. 8 lugs will work except they would need the spacers to sit correctly due to wrong backspacing or they look a little off IMO. __________________ 1968 Chevy 4x4 307 4 speed

06-01-2005, 11:22 AM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Mike Files is correct, the 6 lug will not work. The center holes are not large enough and the back spacing is too much. You may be able to use a spacer though. The 8 lug work well though. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:32 PM.

06-01-2005, 11:31 AM	#4
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	http://www.o-com.net/68/2.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

06-04-2005, 04:13 AM	#5
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	Check my sig, my 72 has late model rims on it, I hate 'em, got a set of 15x10/15x8 smoothies in the garage, just waiting until after I get it painted to put them on with some new rubber. __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

06-04-2005, 11:43 PM	#6
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	This is what i am using. I had to purchase special lugnuts to install the cap. These are the only pics I have so far. Attached Images __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

06-05-2005, 12:07 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You'll have to watch the 8 lug wheels too...some of them will be tucked in too much...at least, for my taste anyways. I have mid 90's van steel wheels on the longhorn, and they are tucked in a bit too much, looks like a fat man on stilts IMO...still better than the 16.5's though.

06-05-2005, 04:06 AM	#8
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	I was told the wheels I have also came off a 90´s van. I have had them widened to 8” in the front and 9” in the rear to fill out a little better. Attached Images __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

06-05-2005, 08:41 AM	#9
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Greenhorn, What were those wheels off of? What year? __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne



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