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Old 03-19-2007, 11:37 PM   #1
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Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

I've seen a few good buys lately on used wheels and tires. Specifically take offs from brand new trucks. Does anyone know if these newer rims will fit on our trucks? My truck has the 3/4 ton 8 lug style with 9/16" studs and the full floating Eaton axle.

Also, would our lug nuts need to be changed to match the angle of the newer (metric) wheel's sockets (or whatever that part of the wheel is called that the lugs tighten against)? I know the new lugs are metric but am not sure if the angle on them is the same as on our standard nuts.

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Old 03-20-2007, 12:01 AM   #2
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

As long as they are 8x6 1/2 pattern they will work. But you can also take them to a reputable machine shop and have them drilled for your pattern.
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Old 03-20-2007, 08:46 AM   #3
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

my friend has 2000 aluminum wheels on a 69 and they fit perfectly.
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Old 03-20-2007, 02:52 PM   #4
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

they normally tuck in too much and look kinda dumb though... but yes, they'll physicly fit
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Old 03-20-2007, 03:07 PM   #5
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

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they normally tuck in too much and look kinda dumb though... but yes, they'll physicly fit

Thats the prob with mine;
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Old 03-20-2007, 09:29 PM   #6
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

and it is way worse with the newer wheels.
Yours looks OK
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Old 04-11-2007, 01:21 AM   #7
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

bumping an old thread... anyone have pics of the new type 8 lug wheels on a c20?
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Old 04-11-2007, 08:27 AM   #8
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

I stole this picture from Classic Heartbeat's website.
Not the best picture, but one truck that I remember running these wheels.
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Old 04-11-2007, 08:33 AM   #9
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Re: Will 1995- 2007 8 lug rims fit on our trucks?

Here's my 72 3/4 I like they way they look. I picked up some new take-offs for $375.00
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