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**PGSigns** · 11-30-2017, 11:35 AM

The Chevy 2500 wheels are not showing up much around here but the Dodge 8 lug wheels are. Has anyone tried them on a C20?
Jimmy

el minero · 11-30-2017, 02:34 PM

I have tried both Ford and Dodge wheels on my C20. The bolt pattern was the same but Chevy has a smaller center. The down side for me anyway was holding up the wheel and getting the studs to center in the holes. I have drum brakes all around and the front drums have a raised section around the hub so the Chevy wheel will center itself without having to manipulate it.

**PGSigns** · 12-01-2017, 07:47 AM

Now were these steel or aluminum wheels?
Jimmy

earl84 · 12-01-2017, 10:12 AM

I bought some Ford steel wheels, same thing. They worked fine, but are hub-centric, so had to manipulate them to get lug nuts on. Not a great big deal, but Chevy steel wheels are lug-centric and are easier for sure. Can’t comment on Dodge steel wheels or any aluminum wheels, no experience with them.

**PGSigns** · 12-01-2017, 11:00 AM

Here is what I have been able to find out. The late model Dodge aluminum wheels have a 4.822 center bore and the Chevy 2500 wheels are 4.606. Bolt pattern is the same. I would need to find a lug nut to fit the wheels with the correct thread for the 66. Making the Dodge wheels hub centric could be done with a ring spacer. I could easily machine those if needed.
Jimmy

63burban · 12-01-2017, 08:02 PM

Generally not carrying enough weight to NEED the hub centered. 8 lugs are more than enough for light duty. Use a long pry bar or stick under the tire to help lift onto the lugs.

andyh1956 · 12-01-2017, 11:29 PM

I just stuck a whole set of '91 Dodge 4wd steel wheels on my M1008 since I couldn't keep air in the GM rims & tires. They're basically rollers since I don't have plans to leave them but they fit fine.
Keep in mind at some point Ford & GM changed from an SAE pattern to a Metric pattern so keep that in mind when shopping for rims.

11-30-2017, 11:35 AM	#1
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Dodge 8 lug wheels on a C20 The Chevy 2500 wheels are not showing up much around here but the Dodge 8 lug wheels are. Has anyone tried them on a C20? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

11-30-2017, 02:34 PM	#2
el minero Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frampton's Mountain UT Posts: 47	Re: Dodge 8 lug wheels on a C20 I have tried both Ford and Dodge wheels on my C20. The bolt pattern was the same but Chevy has a smaller center. The down side for me anyway was holding up the wheel and getting the studs to center in the holes. I have drum brakes all around and the front drums have a raised section around the hub so the Chevy wheel will center itself without having to manipulate it.

12-01-2017, 07:47 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Dodge 8 lug wheels on a C20 Now were these steel or aluminum wheels? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-01-2017, 10:12 AM	#4
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Dodge 8 lug wheels on a C20 I bought some Ford steel wheels, same thing. They worked fine, but are hub-centric, so had to manipulate them to get lug nuts on. Not a great big deal, but Chevy steel wheels are lug-centric and are easier for sure. Can’t comment on Dodge steel wheels or any aluminum wheels, no experience with them.

12-01-2017, 11:00 AM	#5
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Dodge 8 lug wheels on a C20 Here is what I have been able to find out. The late model Dodge aluminum wheels have a 4.822 center bore and the Chevy 2500 wheels are 4.606. Bolt pattern is the same. I would need to find a lug nut to fit the wheels with the correct thread for the 66. Making the Dodge wheels hub centric could be done with a ring spacer. I could easily machine those if needed. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

12-01-2017, 08:02 PM	#6
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Dodge 8 lug wheels on a C20 Generally not carrying enough weight to NEED the hub centered. 8 lugs are more than enough for light duty. Use a long pry bar or stick under the tire to help lift onto the lugs.

12-01-2017, 11:29 PM	#7
andyh1956 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: thomastown mississippi Posts: 1,261	Re: Dodge 8 lug wheels on a C20 I just stuck a whole set of '91 Dodge 4wd steel wheels on my M1008 since I couldn't keep air in the GM rims & tires. They're basically rollers since I don't have plans to leave them but they fit fine. Keep in mind at some point Ford & GM changed from an SAE pattern to a Metric pattern so keep that in mind when shopping for rims.



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