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soupcan · 02-08-2004, 12:16 AM

So, I bought some 16", 6 lug wheels off of ebay, sandblasted and power coated them only to find out they don't fit on my '72 heavy-half 4wd. The center hole on the "new" wheels is about 3 7/8" diameter. My old "wagon wheel" rims have a center hole diameter of 4 3/8".

So, my question is: what the heck did I buy? The rims are 16" x 5 1/2" with a 3 7/8" diameter center hole. Are these really Chevy truck rims or did I just get screwed?? If they're for real then I guess I'll put them up for sale on eBay. If not, then I'll just kiss them (and my money) goodbye.

Any advise???

Blue_71 · 02-08-2004, 12:20 AM

the look like rallys? i have a set of those off my 89, 16x6, look like rallys, 6 lug

dinnut · 02-08-2004, 12:26 AM

cant you machine out the center?

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2004, 12:45 AM

(without seeing a picture) these sound like late model take offs from a newer 6 lug truck. These in fact have a smaller hub hole as you describe.
Even if they did slip on, you would probably have back spacing proplems.
And FYI, the heavy 1/2 ton was not a 67 - 72 thing, that didn't come out untill late 70's early 80's. You have a regular 1/2 ton 4X4.

Blue Beard · 02-08-2004, 01:02 AM

Need pics to view...........any I.D. marks on the wheels.......?

stllookn · 02-08-2004, 02:21 AM

I tried to put some '88 Chev ralleys on my truck with the same projblem...hole too small. I put some 90's Suburban alloys on and they fit! Go figure! The bolt pattern is fine it is just the hole diameter. I would cut it out with a plasma cutter or grind it out with a die grinder...I have done that before without problems.

FirstGen · 02-08-2004, 02:27 AM

stllookn,
did the 90's model burban alloys look funny (wrong backspacing)? they must have?
thanks!

cableguy0 · 02-08-2004, 02:48 AM

actually longhorn he might be referring to a truck with heavy springs which definately do exist cuz i got one was a camper special

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2004, 03:28 AM

Very true, but the term was never used on these rigs.
Kinda a pet peve of mine...it doesn't really matter. Just like people saying they have a 3.08 gear, they were 3.07's. But again...not that it matters.

beamers69 · 02-08-2004, 07:37 AM

I had a set off of a 92 Z71 that I thought I could put on my
69 but had the same problem. Like O.J.'s glove "It just don't fit"
So my guess is that you're having the same problem I did.

Don

soupcan · 02-09-2004, 12:03 PM

Well, I don't think machining the rims is really an option. But as an update, I emailed the guy I bought the rims from, and he said they came off of a '68 Suburban K-10 4x4. He also said that, at one point, he had them mounted to his '72 K-10 4x4 truck.

So I'm now thinking that maybe it's my truck that's the problem. So here's my next question:

What is the diameter of the center hubs on a "standard" '72 4x4 K-10 pickup truck?

I said earlier I had a "heavy half" because my truck does not have the extra emissions stuff that later 72's have. So maybe this heavy duty option included larger diameter axle hubs as well.

soupcan · 02-09-2004, 04:44 PM

ttt

Bowtie67 · 02-09-2004, 09:53 PM

I have a full 6 lug Rally set of wheels that fit on my 67, Also I just posted a set of Aluminum Wheels that I am currently having to unload over in the 60 - 66 message board. I am switching over to 5 lug. On the 6 lug wheels that you have, If my memory serves me right they might be for a foreign job , (nissan maybe) anyways 16 x 5.5 aren't these just a tad narrow, kinda like puttin a G-String on baby huey.. Just funnin, but I still think they are too narrow.. JMO

02-08-2004, 12:16 AM	#1
soupcan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canton, TX USA Posts: 30	What kind of wheels are these? So, I bought some 16", 6 lug wheels off of ebay, sandblasted and power coated them only to find out they don't fit on my '72 heavy-half 4wd. The center hole on the "new" wheels is about 3 7/8" diameter. My old "wagon wheel" rims have a center hole diameter of 4 3/8". So, my question is: what the heck did I buy? The rims are 16" x 5 1/2" with a 3 7/8" diameter center hole. Are these really Chevy truck rims or did I just get screwed?? If they're for real then I guess I'll put them up for sale on eBay. If not, then I'll just kiss them (and my money) goodbye. Any advise???

02-08-2004, 12:26 AM	#3
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	cant you machine out the center? __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

02-08-2004, 01:02 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Need pics to view...........any I.D. marks on the wheels.......? __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-08-2004, 02:21 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I tried to put some '88 Chev ralleys on my truck with the same projblem...hole too small. I put some 90's Suburban alloys on and they fit! Go figure! The bolt pattern is fine it is just the hole diameter. I would cut it out with a plasma cutter or grind it out with a die grinder...I have done that before without problems. __________________ '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)

02-08-2004, 02:27 AM	#7
FirstGen Just Don't Stop! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,239	stllookn, did the 90's model burban alloys look funny (wrong backspacing)? they must have? thanks! __________________ 1968 C10 build in process TT LSA/6L90e/9"

02-08-2004, 12:45 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	(without seeing a picture) these sound like late model take offs from a newer 6 lug truck. These in fact have a smaller hub hole as you describe. Even if they did slip on, you would probably have back spacing proplems. And FYI, the heavy 1/2 ton was not a 67 - 72 thing, that didn't come out untill late 70's early 80's. You have a regular 1/2 ton 4X4.

02-08-2004, 02:48 AM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	actually longhorn he might be referring to a truck with heavy springs which definately do exist cuz i got one was a camper special __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-08-2004, 03:28 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Very true, but the term was never used on these rigs. Kinda a pet peve of mine...it doesn't really matter. Just like people saying they have a 3.08 gear, they were 3.07's. But again...not that it matters.

02-08-2004, 07:37 AM	#10
beamers69 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pearl, Mississippi Posts: 195	I had a set off of a 92 Z71 that I thought I could put on my 69 but had the same problem. Like O.J.'s glove "It just don't fit" So my guess is that you're having the same problem I did. Don __________________ 69_67_92 C-10 Drivable/Under Construction 2002 Impala 1999 Toyota 4-runner

02-09-2004, 12:03 PM	#11
soupcan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canton, TX USA Posts: 30	Well, I don't think machining the rims is really an option. But as an update, I emailed the guy I bought the rims from, and he said they came off of a '68 Suburban K-10 4x4. He also said that, at one point, he had them mounted to his '72 K-10 4x4 truck. So I'm now thinking that maybe it's my truck that's the problem. So here's my next question: What is the diameter of the center hubs on a "standard" '72 4x4 K-10 pickup truck? I said earlier I had a "heavy half" because my truck does not have the extra emissions stuff that later 72's have. So maybe this heavy duty option included larger diameter axle hubs as well.

02-09-2004, 04:44 PM	#12
soupcan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canton, TX USA Posts: 30	ttt

02-09-2004, 09:53 PM	#13
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	I have a full 6 lug Rally set of wheels that fit on my 67, Also I just posted a set of Aluminum Wheels that I am currently having to unload over in the 60 - 66 message board. I am switching over to 5 lug. On the 6 lug wheels that you have, If my memory serves me right they might be for a foreign job , (nissan maybe) anyways 16 x 5.5 aren't these just a tad narrow, kinda like puttin a G-String on baby huey.. Just funnin, but I still think they are too narrow.. JMO



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