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Scrub · 10-31-2003, 12:28 AM

Once again I am a little "off topic" with a question about an 87 dual wheel chevy, But I am asking here because you guys know everything and I get more response than on the other parts of the board.

OK, I traded for some extra wheels for an 87 dually. The guy I got them from enlarged the center holes with a stinking grinder (yeah, really) to fit his Dodge. (every time this guy walks into the room, dualing banjos starts playing). My question is this. Is the load the wheel carry supported by the lug bolts or the big hole in the center of the wheel. I know on smaller trucks, the lug nuts are tapered and the lug nuts and lug bolts support the wheel, but the duallys have those plates that are basically flat. If you look hard at the lug bolts, there seems to be space around them.

I am putting these on a tool truck that never leaves the ranch, top speed like 15 mph, but I was just curious.

Thanks in advance

10-31-2003, 12:28 AM	#1
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	What holds up dually wheels Once again I am a little "off topic" with a question about an 87 dual wheel chevy, But I am asking here because you guys know everything and I get more response than on the other parts of the board. OK, I traded for some extra wheels for an 87 dually. The guy I got them from enlarged the center holes with a stinking grinder (yeah, really) to fit his Dodge. (every time this guy walks into the room, dualing banjos starts playing). My question is this. Is the load the wheel carry supported by the lug bolts or the big hole in the center of the wheel. I know on smaller trucks, the lug nuts are tapered and the lug nuts and lug bolts support the wheel, but the duallys have those plates that are basically flat. If you look hard at the lug bolts, there seems to be space around them. I am putting these on a tool truck that never leaves the ranch, top speed like 15 mph, but I was just curious. Thanks in advance __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.



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