Do Ford Wheels fit on GM (8 lug) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrBinAz · 01-31-2005, 10:59 PM

Did a search and came up with limited results.........

Specifically, do OEM Ford 16" 8 lug/bolt steel wheels fit on GM?

I just picked up a '72 K20 Suburban with stock OEM 16.5" steelies and would like to keep it rollin' on steelies......searched the junkyard and found some early Ford steelies, hope they fit.
I thought I remember hearing something about Ford and Dodge fit on a GM but GM will not fit on Dodge or Ford due to the center bore hole being smaller than the other two.

Someone please confirm

Thank you.

lazygaurd · 01-31-2005, 11:07 PM

You need to look for the early to mid 90's ford rims, usually they were grey and about 9" wide. They will take a stock Chev or GMC hub cap and look pretty good. i am not sure about the early ford wheels.

**oldiron** · 01-31-2005, 11:56 PM

(whisper mode) yes they do work and they did work on my old 69 Chev. But on some truck the center hole rides on the hub and this is the weight bearing surface for the wheel.

**special-K** · 02-01-2005, 08:23 AM

I don`t think the center-bore is crucial.Custom wheels are mae to fit all,so on GMs they don`t bear on hub.Never had,or heard of,a problem.I have Ford Wheels on my Highlander.

ricochet442 · 02-26-2005, 09:51 PM

ford and dodge have a larger center hole than a chevy,i have used ford rims on my chevy's with no problems,and that was with 38" super swampers.

*Sublvr72* · 02-27-2005, 05:20 AM

the new ford 8 lug do not fit. I dont know the specific years but ford changed their 8 lug pattern a few years back and now its a one off specificaly for ford.

chucks70 · 02-27-2005, 09:22 PM

The rims on my 4x4 3/4 ton are stamped with the Chrysler logo and they fit fine.

mockdude · 07-30-2005, 01:49 PM

I have the same problem. I'm wondering what will fit mine. I have an 8 lug K20. No tire shop will touch it. Why???

MrBinAz · 07-30-2005, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mockdude

I have the same problem. I'm wondering what will fit mine. I have an 8 lug K20. No tire shop will touch it. Why???

I'm suspecting it may be due to the 16.5" wheel(assuming you have 16.5").......seems as if that size is being fazed out.

.......follow up to my dilema.....I did find some Ford stock steelies with Goodyear Wranglers (285/85-16) at the JY for $100. They work, if a little big though

72LoBurb · 07-31-2005, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mockdude

I have the same problem. I'm wondering what will fit mine. I have an 8 lug K20. No tire shop will touch it. Why???

My guess would be that they are split rims. Most tire shops are not equipped to deal with split rims anymore. They don't have the inflation cages.

Unless you are doing an absolute concours-type resto, get rid of any split rims...they are very dangerous.

Big Block · 07-31-2005, 11:58 AM

I used to work at a truck tire shop back in the mid 80's, Their are two kinds of split rims. The old style has the split in the middle of the rim. While inflating them you can't see if the rim is seated together. They must be placed in a safety cage or bolted to the truck. No way to tell if they will stay together during inflation. I have seen them come apart and blow the leaf springs off the rear end! The new style has a ring on the outer part of the rim. During inflation you can watch the ring seat. My guess is you have old style, I would replace them with newer one peice wheels. I would get rid of the split rim altogether. B.B.

kbeefy · 07-31-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublvr72

the new ford 8 lug do not fit. I dont know the specific years but ford changed their 8 lug pattern a few years back and now its a one off specificaly for ford.

Those are the 8x170mm from superdutys... specific to 99 and later ford hd F250's and F350's. Every other 8 lug I'm aware of is the standard 8x6.5.

mockdude · 07-31-2005, 01:22 PM

http://geocities.com/mockdude/ambulance.html

This is what I'm trying to accomplish. Any thought on how to get a nice look without changing axels and rotors. I'll take the advice.

86swb · 08-03-2005, 12:35 PM

Putting Ford parts on your Chevy could cause an upset Chevy! Now Fords do well with Chevy parts but I do not think Chevy's like to be cross bread with a Ford part on "them".

01-31-2005, 10:59 PM	#1
MrBinAz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Where the hell is Bullhead City, Az? (USA) Posts: 55	Do Ford Wheels fit on GM (8 lug) Did a search and came up with limited results......... Specifically, do OEM Ford 16" 8 lug/bolt steel wheels fit on GM? I just picked up a '72 K20 Suburban with stock OEM 16.5" steelies and would like to keep it rollin' on steelies......searched the junkyard and found some early Ford steelies, hope they fit. I thought I remember hearing something about Ford and Dodge fit on a GM but GM will not fit on Dodge or Ford due to the center bore hole being smaller than the other two. Someone please confirm Thank you. __________________ -----the fleet----- '72 K20 Chevy Suburban '72 Datsun 510 (vintage racer) '89 Honda Civic Si HB '89 Honda Civic Dx HB '08 Honda Element EX-P '78 Honda Express (50cc. pit-ped) pix here

01-31-2005, 11:07 PM	#2
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	rims You need to look for the early to mid 90's ford rims, usually they were grey and about 9" wide. They will take a stock Chev or GMC hub cap and look pretty good. i am not sure about the early ford wheels.

01-31-2005, 11:56 PM	#3
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,095	(whisper mode) yes they do work and they did work on my old 69 Chev. But on some truck the center hole rides on the hub and this is the weight bearing surface for the wheel. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

02-01-2005, 08:23 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	I don`t think the center-bore is crucial.Custom wheels are mae to fit all,so on GMs they don`t bear on hub.Never had,or heard of,a problem.I have Ford Wheels on my Highlander. __________________ "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 ~

02-26-2005, 09:51 PM	#5
ricochet442 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: southern wisconsin Posts: 29	ford and dodge have a larger center hole than a chevy,i have used ford rims on my chevy's with no problems,and that was with 38" super swampers. __________________ 1972 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4

02-27-2005, 05:20 AM	#6
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	the new ford 8 lug do not fit. I dont know the specific years but ford changed their 8 lug pattern a few years back and now its a one off specificaly for ford.

02-27-2005, 09:22 PM	#7
chucks70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cadiz, OH Posts: 628	The rims on my 4x4 3/4 ton are stamped with the Chrysler logo and they fit fine. __________________ 68 1 ton dually 292, 2001 Sebring, 2004 Trailblazer, 11 Camaro Convertible.

07-30-2005, 01:49 PM	#8
mockdude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 13	I have the same problem. I'm wondering what will fit mine. I have an 8 lug K20. No tire shop will touch it. Why???

07-31-2005, 11:58 AM	#11
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	I used to work at a truck tire shop back in the mid 80's, Their are two kinds of split rims. The old style has the split in the middle of the rim. While inflating them you can't see if the rim is seated together. They must be placed in a safety cage or bolted to the truck. No way to tell if they will stay together during inflation. I have seen them come apart and blow the leaf springs off the rear end! The new style has a ring on the outer part of the rim. During inflation you can watch the ring seat. My guess is you have old style, I would replace them with newer one peice wheels. I would get rid of the split rim altogether. B.B.

07-31-2005, 01:22 PM	#13
mockdude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 13	http://geocities.com/mockdude/ambulance.html This is what I'm trying to accomplish. Any thought on how to get a nice look without changing axels and rotors. I'll take the advice.

08-03-2005, 12:35 PM	#14
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Putting Ford parts on your Chevy could cause an upset Chevy! Now Fords do well with Chevy parts but I do not think Chevy's like to be cross bread with a Ford part on "them". __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS



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