What type of wheel is on this C50? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-05-2005, 08:20 PM

Here it is:

I'm looking at a C50 that has the bud style one piece rim already, is it easy to swap between the two? Did these trucks come with different wheel set-ups? Oh yea the truck in the pic is a 1970 and the C50 I'm looking at buying is a 1970. Thanks,

*Randy70C-10* · 02-05-2005, 08:30 PM

Uhhhhh, Jim, what are you going to do with that? It's BIG!!

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-05-2005, 08:39 PM

I know, Big Jim's looks just like that except it's blue.

**john** · 02-05-2005, 09:12 PM

Dont ask why,but those are called california wheels. I think they are used on the east coast more than the left coast. The only trucks I see them on anymore are the coast to coast moving vans. You have to change the hubs to run budd wheels.

John

Longhorn Man · 02-05-2005, 09:17 PM

Garbage trucks still use them...they are a real PITA.
Never knew they were called California wheels.

longhorn71 · 02-05-2005, 11:18 PM

the rims are also knowing as dayton rims.On these older trucks they are usally split rims too.unless they have been swaped out.The tires on these trucks are 9.00-20s or 10.00-20s and are getting hard to find in canada anyway.mast hi-way trucks now run at least 11.00-22.5s so just a rim swap will allow the change to a more common tire

Dean23 · 02-05-2005, 11:20 PM

They are called dayton wheels actually. to change to buds you need new hubs and brakes etc

longhorn71 · 02-05-2005, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean23

They are called dayton wheels actually. to change to buds you need new hubs and brakes etc

I guess great minds think a like !!!!!

Chevy67Tk · 02-05-2005, 11:27 PM

We used to just call them Daytons or death waiting to happen.

As John said you will need the bud style hubs, break drums and guts but the spindles should be ok

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-06-2005, 01:00 AM

Thanks everybody.

68gmcdually · 02-06-2005, 01:14 AM

I looked at a C-60 today with that style of rim on it.

*Randy70C-10* · 02-06-2005, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn71

the rims are also knowing as dayton rims.On these older trucks they are usally split rims too.

Funny, I was going to mention before your reply that looks like a split rim. If you look at 11 o'clock on the wheel it looks like you can see the split.

XXL · 02-06-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn71

the rims are also knowing as dayton rims.

Daytons?

1969 GMC · 02-06-2005, 09:23 PM

some school buses still have those, but most have the budd style nowadays.

poink 71 chev · 02-06-2005, 09:43 PM

when ordering a new vehicle you can spec either type rim. the dayton rim only comes tubless now with 11/22.5 they use to have the 9:00 &10:00 / 20 on them I believe its the same for Budd wheels. The dayton is a split ring type with a safety ring Thus called a three piece rim.

C10 - C90 Bill · 02-06-2005, 11:05 PM

Just for a little extra info, the Dayton type wheels, usually were on heavier spec trucks.

Longhorn Man · 02-06-2005, 11:07 PM

XXL...that is deff yo!

LOFL!!!!!!

02-05-2005, 08:20 PM	#1
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	What type of wheel is on this C50? Here it is: I'm looking at a C50 that has the bud style one piece rim already, is it easy to swap between the two? Did these trucks come with different wheel set-ups? Oh yea the truck in the pic is a 1970 and the C50 I'm looking at buying is a 1970. Thanks, __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-05-2005, 08:39 PM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	I know, Big Jim's looks just like that except it's blue. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-05-2005, 09:12 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Dont ask why,but those are called california wheels. I think they are used on the east coast more than the left coast. The only trucks I see them on anymore are the coast to coast moving vans. You have to change the hubs to run budd wheels. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

02-05-2005, 11:20 PM	#7
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	They are called dayton wheels actually. to change to buds you need new hubs and brakes etc __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

02-05-2005, 11:27 PM	#9
Chevy67Tk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: PA Posts: 349	We used to just call them Daytons or death waiting to happen. As John said you will need the bud style hubs, break drums and guts but the spindles should be ok __________________

02-05-2005, 08:30 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Uhhhhh, Jim, what are you going to do with that? It's BIG!!

02-05-2005, 09:17 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Garbage trucks still use them...they are a real PITA. Never knew they were called California wheels.

02-05-2005, 11:18 PM	#6
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	the rims are also knowing as dayton rims.On these older trucks they are usally split rims too.unless they have been swaped out.The tires on these trucks are 9.00-20s or 10.00-20s and are getting hard to find in canada anyway.mast hi-way trucks now run at least 11.00-22.5s so just a rim swap will allow the change to a more common tire

02-06-2005, 01:00 AM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Thanks everybody. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

02-06-2005, 01:14 AM	#11
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	I looked at a C-60 today with that style of rim on it. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

02-06-2005, 09:23 PM	#14
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	some school buses still have those, but most have the budd style nowadays. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-06-2005, 09:43 PM	#15
poink 71 chev Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 55	when ordering a new vehicle you can spec either type rim. the dayton rim only comes tubless now with 11/22.5 they use to have the 9:00 &10:00 / 20 on them I believe its the same for Budd wheels. The dayton is a split ring type with a safety ring Thus called a three piece rim.

02-06-2005, 11:05 PM	#16
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,079	Just for a little extra info, the Dayton type wheels, usually were on heavier spec trucks.

02-06-2005, 11:07 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	XXL...that is deff yo! LOFL!!!!!!

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