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Old 03-01-2004, 12:27 PM   #1
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Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

I need a new set of wheels for my truck, but don't know the proper backspacing or bolt pattern. I have a 1985 GMC Sierra 4x4 1/2 ton. I know the wheels are 6 lug, but I just want to confirm that they are 6x5.5. Also...what backspacing do I need? Brakes are all factory...discs up front & drums in the back. Any help would be great.

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Old 03-01-2004, 12:42 PM   #2
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I do know that they are 6 on 5.5, but someone else will have to help with the back spacing.
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Old 10-15-2007, 11:01 AM   #3
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Re: Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

Bringing this back from the dead. I have an 84, so practically the same. What is the center hole size? What should backspacing be? Thanks
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Old 10-17-2007, 03:29 PM   #4
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Re: Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

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Old 10-17-2007, 05:58 PM   #5
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Re: Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

It is a 6- 5.5 bolt spacing, usually when buying rims it'll say for chevy truck. Because the center flange has to be bigger to accomidate the hub assembly

As for backspacing....no clue

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Old 10-17-2007, 06:37 PM   #6
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Re: Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

I believe the backspacing on a 6 lug 5.5 is 5". ...Joe
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Old 10-18-2007, 09:48 AM   #7
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Re: Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

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Old 10-18-2007, 10:52 AM   #8
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Re: Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

AFAIK all factory Chevy truck rims use a 4" backspacing regardless of rim size (7 or 8" wide)
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Old 10-18-2007, 06:08 PM   #9
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Re: Bolt Pattern/Wheel Help! (4x4)

I believe that he was asking about aftermarket rims. At least that is the way that I understood the question. I'm running aftermarket wheels on both of my trucks. One has 16x8s and the other has 15x10s. Both have a 5" backspace. Hope this helps. ...Joe
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