Wheels

[HotRod73]

I've got a 87 Gmc with 5 lug... Is 5x5 the only bolt pattern that will fit?
and i have stock rallys right now 15" i want to keep the tires do you think stock wheels are 15x8 or what?

[82c10]

yep, or uni-5 lug wheels, stock wheels are either 15x7 or if you are lucky enough they can be 15x8, need a pic to tell though

[kevinr1970]

My experience has been that trucks came with 15x8's and van came with 15x7's. Your experience may vary though?

If you look at the rim it should have the size stamped on it somewhere. I think on the rally's it is stamped on the back side but it might also be close to the valve stem hole.
Either way, its difficult to see if the rim is dirty.

[hiway]

I think most of the 80's trucks were 7"ers.

[68Stepbed]

Here is my 86 with 8" rallies and 255/70/15 tires. Does yours look like this?

[Low84]

Well, somebody correct me if I'm wrong but the 15x7 wheels have the 2 inch deep "beauty ring" as opposed to the 15x8 wheels which have the 3 inch ring instead.

An easy way to tell without measuring the ring to figure out which one it is, is like this: The 2" doesn't go completley around the valve stem in essence its only a "U" around the stem. The 3" does go completley around the valve stem, kind of makes an oval around it.

[HotRod73]

what is the biggest size rim i can install without modifying suspention or anything? 20s?

[82c10]

Originally Posted by HotRod73

what is the biggest size rim i can install without modifying suspention or anything? 20s?

yes, you can even fit 22's , it is all about the offset, and the tire size, there is no real answer to the biggest wheel you can fit, what are you looking to do and we can lead you to what you need

[HotRod73]

just want some shiney rims i am thinkin 20's MAYBE 22's what offset would i need and what kinda tires?

[boxrodz]

Originally Posted by HotRod73

just want some shiney rims i am thinkin 20's MAYBE 22's what offset would i need and what kinda tires?

If you go with larger wheels, you may end up reconsidering a suspension drop. If so, you, may want to size your wheels to tuck, say like ~5" bs on a 10" wheel in the rear and a ~5" - ~5.25" bs for a 8" wheel in the front. What type of stance are you after? (Stock stance with 20s or 22s?)

[HotRod73]

yeah i just know nothing bout wheel sizes

[bigblock73]

Originally Posted by Low84

Well, somebody correct me if I'm wrong but the 15x7 wheels have the 2 inch deep "beauty ring" as opposed to the 15x8 wheels which have the 3 inch ring instead.

An easy way to tell without measuring the ring to figure out which one it is, is like this: The 2" doesn't go completley around the valve stem in essence its only a "U" around the stem. The 3" does go completley around the valve stem, kind of makes an oval around it.

You may be incorrect. I just purchased a set of rally wheels with the skinny trim rings from a junkyard...I am pretty sure they are 8" wheels. I can't check however as they are in the back of my 'Burb in storage. I'll let you know in the spring.

[68Stepbed]

I'm not bashing the big wheel thing, but I wouldn't go 20's or bigger unless you do something with the suspension. Chip Foose said it best: You can't put a set of 20" inch wheels on just anything. You have to build the car around the wheels. I don't think 20's with stock suspension would look good at all. A set of 17's would look better if you want bigger wheels.

Just my .02

[HotRod73]

anyone got a pic with a 73-87 with eagle alloys? like the 028 model... i love them (5 star) i like blingy wheels but i like the race look better... i dont know what im gunna do... lol
just looking for something under $600 bucks for wheels

[82c10]

Originally Posted by HotRod73

anyone got a pic with a 73-87 with eagle alloys? like the 028 model... i love them (5 star) i like blingy wheels but i like the race look better... i dont know what im gunna do... lol
just looking for something under $600 bucks for wheels

yeah someone does, you could get the jegs-weld knockoff's for less then that, as for the 028 there is a guy that is/was in one of the armed forces, that either is fatguy or bought a truck from fatguy if i recall, do a search, and you can probably find it, it is an 86 gmc i believe

[84 400]

Give your local cregislist a try lotts of wheels on there cheap and close to you so no shipping.

[84 400]

Originally Posted by 82c10

yeah someone does, you could get the jegs-weld knockoff's for less then that, as for the 028 there is a guy that is/was in one of the armed forces, that either is fatguy or bought a truck from fatguy if i recall, do a search, and you can probably find it, it is an 86 gmc i believe

his online name is Crank. if i rember right he bought the truck from fat guy. here is one of his threads with picturesof the wheels.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=blazer

[HotRod73]

the jegs weld knock offs dont have 5x5 though i always see 5.475 and 5.5/5 or something like that doesnt it have to be 5.5

[HotRod73]

I've decided to buy Eagle Alloy 028 series... Now my question is... What size? I want to keep it 15" for now... so i was told i should try 15x8 up front and 15x10 in the rear, will this fit without any modifications?? is that too wide? and is that a good option??? give me some suggestions on which size

[82c10]

Originally Posted by HotRod73

I've decided to buy Eagle Alloy 028 series... Now my question is... What size? I want to keep it 15" for now... so i was told i should try 15x8 up front and 15x10 in the rear, will this fit without any modifications?? is that too wide? and is that a good option??? give me some suggestions on which size

you have got ps (power steering), i would probably go all 15x10's or 15x8's with that style wheel

[HotRod73]

which would look better? and yes it has power steering..

[68Stepbed]

What size tires are you running? 8's all around or 8's and 10's would look best IMO.

[Crank]

Yea, I had those wheels on my truck for a couple of months, but as soon as I bought new tires, I put my rally's back on. Rallys are great if you ask me, a nice Blingy beauty ring and a new center caps and they stand out as well as a set of aluminum wheels. Do you have any pictures of your truck as it sits? Anyway, Rallys are cheap, plentiful and WILL FIT, no questions.
Brandon

[HotRod73]

i have the original chrome rallys with beauty rings and chevy center caps right now i have a few pics posted around this group... i plan on sellin em for whatever i can get and get these eagle 028 series wheels

[82c10]

all 10's if you like the look