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No3Fan4Ever · 09-17-2006, 09:02 AM

Like OhioDan said check out RV Truck and supply on ebay...linky below

http://stores.ebay.com/Truck-and-RV-Supply

they have new wheels and factory take-offs

JAKES 68GMC · 09-17-2006, 05:43 PM

I'm going to look around for some old school aluminum slots or turbine wheels for my truck. They are deep-dished and look classy. Not only that, but I can get 33x12.50x16.5 Dunlop Mud Rover tires at the closest Sam's Club for $135 a piece, the same as 285/75/16's. So why not run 16.5 wheels???

1933 Gasser · 09-18-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dave666693

I didn't have any spacing issues on my '67 with the HD2500 wheels and tires. I was even able to use the stock center caps. I did have to get lug bolts off E-Bay because the center cap nuts are metric.

I'm looking at getting some of those wheels now. The lug nut item on ebay claims to be 9/16 internal thread and the bolt pattern charts I have found online say 8 x 6.5 with 1/2 inch lug nuts. I have a '72 3/4 ton.

pooz911 · 09-18-2006, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JAKES 68GMC

I'm going to look around for some old school aluminum slots or turbine wheels for my truck. They are deep-dished and look classy. Not only that, but I can get 33x12.50x16.5 Dunlop Mud Rover tires at the closest Sam's Club for $135 a piece, the same as 285/75/16's. So why not run 16.5 wheels???

I'm hearing that tire manufactures and doing away with the 16.5 tire. That is why there is not a large selection of wheels. You may want to look into purchasing the 16 inch tires. otherwise you will be looking for rims in the future also.

**oldiron** · 09-18-2006, 08:29 PM

Since you live down the road from me go to Les Schwab tire. Thats where I got mine.

JAKES 68GMC · 09-18-2006, 08:38 PM

Oldiron, what kind of wheels are those? They look good IMO, a lot like an old slot wheel.

**oldiron** · 09-19-2006, 11:25 PM

Print off a picture and go to Les Schwabs. They can ID it.

bartstoy · 09-20-2006, 01:28 AM

If your going to haul, definitely go with OE steelies or slotted aluminum, that are flush with the hubs. The problem with the aluminum is keeping them polished, but of course I tend to be a bit lazy at times.

Troyboy · 09-20-2006, 09:23 AM

I have a set of 16X8 Weld Sandstorm Wheels with a set of Toyo Open Country A/t 295/75 mounted on them that have about 500 miles on them. Email me if you are interested. troyg@camglass.com

**special-K** · 09-20-2006, 09:32 AM

I`ve been hearing 16.5s will be stopped for a few years now.Meanwhile,they are adding the headache of creating all these new bling-bling sizes.I think Interco and BFG will always have them.Some others are hanging on to the 12.50/33s.

MrC1 · 09-20-2006, 10:17 AM

When I bought my truck late last year it came with farm wheels/tires (235/85-16.5s I believe) and looked like crap - alot like someone said in this thread. Like a fat man on a bicycle!

I looked around for a while, but had the same problem with selection and price. I then turned to a local 4 Wheel Parts store. I walked in off the street and by chance a guy had just returned a set of 17x10 aluminum wheels because the bead locks wouldn't stay put. I wasn't going to run bead locks anyway (it's a 2WD) and I got a big discount. I ended up paying about $100 each.

The backspacing was not where I wanted it, but they looked better due to the wheel width. I added some thin (1/4") spacers and that helped a bit too. Any more than 1/4" won't leave you enough thread on the studs, so be careful!

The issue regarding riding on the hub vs. on the studs scares me a little, too since these are the same way with the big hub area. I've not had any problems, but I've not hauled anything too serious yet. The most I've had in the back is about 800 lbs.

The first pic is of the original wheels/tires. The second is of my new ones.

hirdo · 11-23-2006, 12:35 AM

Got Helo maxx 8's off of e-bay..

stllookn · 11-23-2006, 01:01 AM

Old school baby...and they still make the tires...and they are less than the comparable 16" hides...check it out! 33 x 12.5 x 16.5 on 9.75 x 16.5 Ansen slots. Get them used at the swap meets.

classicchev · 11-23-2006, 10:28 PM

Stllokn, looks like your going top have to go back to the swap meet and find more lug nuts.

09-17-2006, 09:02 AM	#26
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Like OhioDan said check out RV Truck and supply on ebay...linky below http://stores.ebay.com/Truck-and-RV-Supply they have new wheels and factory take-offs __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

09-17-2006, 05:43 PM	#27
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I'm going to look around for some old school aluminum slots or turbine wheels for my truck. They are deep-dished and look classy. Not only that, but I can get 33x12.50x16.5 Dunlop Mud Rover tires at the closest Sam's Club for $135 a piece, the same as 285/75/16's. So why not run 16.5 wheels???

09-18-2006, 08:29 PM	#30
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Since you live down the road from me go to Les Schwab tire. Thats where I got mine. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

09-18-2006, 08:38 PM	#31
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Oldiron, what kind of wheels are those? They look good IMO, a lot like an old slot wheel.

09-19-2006, 11:25 PM	#32
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Print off a picture and go to Les Schwabs. They can ID it. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

09-20-2006, 01:28 AM	#33
bartstoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: El Cajon, Cal. Posts: 75	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels If your going to haul, definitely go with OE steelies or slotted aluminum, that are flush with the hubs. The problem with the aluminum is keeping them polished, but of course I tend to be a bit lazy at times. __________________ Original owner '69 C20, long, fleet. 454 BB with Edelbrock stuff. Work truck for years, 2nd restoration going on. '69 C20 '03 Tahoe Z71 70 Hp Johnson pushing aluminum bass boat. All things in life are uncertain, so eat dessert first.

09-20-2006, 09:23 AM	#34
Troyboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK. Posts: 9	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I have a set of 16X8 Weld Sandstorm Wheels with a set of Toyo Open Country A/t 295/75 mounted on them that have about 500 miles on them. Email me if you are interested. troyg@camglass.com __________________ 1971 Chevy swb stepside K10 350 AT 1999 GMC Sierra K2500 Ext Cab 6.0L 2004 GMC Denali XL 6.0L

09-20-2006, 09:32 AM	#35
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels I`ve been hearing 16.5s will be stopped for a few years now.Meanwhile,they are adding the headache of creating all these new bling-bling sizes.I think Interco and BFG will always have them.Some others are hanging on to the 12.50/33s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-20-2006, 10:17 AM	#36
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels When I bought my truck late last year it came with farm wheels/tires (235/85-16.5s I believe) and looked like crap - alot like someone said in this thread. Like a fat man on a bicycle! I looked around for a while, but had the same problem with selection and price. I then turned to a local 4 Wheel Parts store. I walked in off the street and by chance a guy had just returned a set of 17x10 aluminum wheels because the bead locks wouldn't stay put. I wasn't going to run bead locks anyway (it's a 2WD) and I got a big discount. I ended up paying about $100 each. The backspacing was not where I wanted it, but they looked better due to the wheel width. I added some thin (1/4") spacers and that helped a bit too. Any more than 1/4" won't leave you enough thread on the studs, so be careful! The issue regarding riding on the hub vs. on the studs scares me a little, too since these are the same way with the big hub area. I've not had any problems, but I've not hauled anything too serious yet. The most I've had in the back is about 800 lbs. The first pic is of the original wheels/tires. The second is of my new ones. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby! Last edited by MrC1; 09-20-2006 at 10:19 AM.

11-23-2006, 12:35 AM	#37
hirdo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Cal Mountains Posts: 14	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Got Helo maxx 8's off of e-bay..

11-23-2006, 01:01 AM	#38
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Old school baby...and they still make the tires...and they are less than the comparable 16" hides...check it out! 33 x 12.5 x 16.5 on 9.75 x 16.5 Ansen slots. Get them used at the swap meets. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 11-23-2006 at 01:08 AM.

11-23-2006, 10:28 PM	#39
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Need help with 8-lug custom wheels Stllokn, looks like your going top have to go back to the swap meet and find more lug nuts. __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter



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