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**Furno68C20** · 08-31-2020, 10:02 PM

Wanted to ask the pros on these steels wheels

Are these OEM for Chevy c20? It looks like they have the inside nubs. Will a 68 cap fit these rims? I thought there were multiple type cap mounts for the 68 year.

Thanks in advance.
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**Stocker** · 08-31-2020, 11:54 PM

Unless I'm mistaken, 9.75" wide wheels were not offered as OEM. I'm guessing those are aftermarket wheels, which were commonly available in that size.

factorystock · 09-01-2020, 05:18 AM

No. GM wheels have clips in those years. Those aftermarket wheels have inner tabs designed for period Ford or Dodge.

**kwmech** · 09-01-2020, 10:16 AM

More than likely Dodge, judging by the size of the center hole. Fords had a smaller center hole for some reason

**special-K** · 09-01-2020, 10:46 AM

Those nubs are for Ford. Most guys ran open wide steel wheels back then. Adding hubcaps acme along once the trucks became classic. Aftermarket wheels were made with the larger center holes for one size fits all application. Chevy wheels had the smaller holes.

08-31-2020, 10:02 PM	#1
Furno68C20 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Somonauk IL Posts: 327	68 Chevy 16.5 x 9.75 steel? Wanted to ask the pros on these steels wheels Are these OEM for Chevy c20? It looks like they have the inside nubs. Will a 68 cap fit these rims? I thought there were multiple type cap mounts for the 68 year. Thanks in advance. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

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Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: 68 Chevy 16.5 x 9.75 steel? Unless I'm mistaken, 9.75" wide wheels were not offered as OEM. I'm guessing those are aftermarket wheels, which were commonly available in that size. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-01-2020, 05:18 AM	#3
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 68 Chevy 16.5 x 9.75 steel? No. GM wheels have clips in those years. Those aftermarket wheels have inner tabs designed for period Ford or Dodge.

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kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,650	Re: 68 Chevy 16.5 x 9.75 steel? More than likely Dodge, judging by the size of the center hole. Fords had a smaller center hole for some reason

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 68 Chevy 16.5 x 9.75 steel? Those nubs are for Ford. Most guys ran open wide steel wheels back then. Adding hubcaps acme along once the trucks became classic. Aftermarket wheels were made with the larger center holes for one size fits all application. Chevy wheels had the smaller holes. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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