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steve k. · 07-08-2005, 01:54 PM

Will the newer GMC/Chevy 8 lug wheels from something like 2003 2500HD fit on my 1981 C30?

thanks,
steve k.

cochino12 · 07-08-2005, 02:01 PM

Here are some on my '73

Earl Filter · 07-08-2005, 03:52 PM

I have Hummer H2 wheels on mine:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=162495

I bought the same centercaps as on the maroon truck pictued above and the special lugnuts needed to be able to mount them, but I decided not to use them. Both the hubcaps and the lug nuts are brand new. I'll take $50 shipped (via UPS ground in the lower 48). I paid about double that!

Hummer wheels are the cheapest available, and they are 17 X 8 1/2. They are on ebay for $300-350 shipped per set all day long! I only paid $150 for my perfect set!

steve k. · 07-08-2005, 05:20 PM

Thanks, I am looking at simmilar wheels as on the maroon truck. $500 with brand new tires. With center caps. I have big and wide tires right now on the Turbine wheels.

I am looking for somethign that can give me better gas milage and power on towing. Not sure how H2 wheels will give me that.

thanks,
steve k

Earl Filter · 07-08-2005, 05:47 PM

Yeah, but those look like they were stolen off the General Lee!

Scrubby · 07-08-2005, 06:19 PM

Yep! 8 lug has been the same for a long while! Here's my 71 burb with those wheels on it:

And here is the writeup I did on what lug nuts you need to run the center caps and how I dealt with the big FF hub on the rear end.

http://www.gmtrucks.org/wiki/faq/8_lug_wheels

TexasJeff · 07-11-2005, 05:56 PM

you need special lug nuts if you are going to use the caps, got mine off e-bay for $40, but well worth every penny

07-08-2005, 01:54 PM	#1
steve k. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 26	newer truck wheels on an older truck Will the newer GMC/Chevy 8 lug wheels from something like 2003 2500HD fit on my 1981 C30? thanks, steve k.

07-08-2005, 02:01 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Here are some on my '73 __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 07-08-2005 at 02:01 PM.

07-08-2005, 03:52 PM	#3
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	I have Hummer H2 wheels on mine: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=162495 I bought the same centercaps as on the maroon truck pictued above and the special lugnuts needed to be able to mount them, but I decided not to use them. Both the hubcaps and the lug nuts are brand new. I'll take $50 shipped (via UPS ground in the lower 48). I paid about double that! Hummer wheels are the cheapest available, and they are 17 X 8 1/2. They are on ebay for $300-350 shipped per set all day long! I only paid $150 for my perfect set! __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap Last edited by Earl Filter; 07-08-2005 at 03:54 PM.

07-08-2005, 05:47 PM	#5
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	Yeah, but those look like they were stolen off the General Lee! __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

07-11-2005, 05:56 PM	#7
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	yes they will you need special lug nuts if you are going to use the caps, got mine off e-bay for $40, but well worth every penny __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

07-08-2005, 05:20 PM	#4
steve k. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 26	Thanks, I am looking at simmilar wheels as on the maroon truck. $500 with brand new tires. With center caps. I have big and wide tires right now on the Turbine wheels. I am looking for somethign that can give me better gas milage and power on towing. Not sure how H2 wheels will give me that. thanks, steve k

07-08-2005, 06:19 PM	#6
Scrubby Check out GMTrucks.org Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise, Id Posts: 284	Yep! 8 lug has been the same for a long while! Here's my 71 burb with those wheels on it: And here is the writeup I did on what lug nuts you need to run the center caps and how I dealt with the big FF hub on the rear end. http://www.gmtrucks.org/wiki/faq/8_lug_wheels



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