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Ron · 12-16-2007, 05:33 PM

I just bought this set of wheels. They came of a 72 C-10. My truck is a 69 C-10 with 71 axles, disc brakes, etc. I thought they would bolt right on but the center hole is too small to fit over the disc brake center. '71 and '72's are the same disc brakes right? The wheel will almost fit but not quite. Thanks

**special-K** · 12-17-2007, 03:29 AM

They are the same 71/72.This is odd.I don`t know all the facts.Did you see them on the`72 or just told?Was it an actual`72 or a built truck that could have had other spindles?

ChevLoRay · 12-17-2007, 03:35 AM

Are those GM wheels? I have a buddy who has some of the GM wheels that are similar to those on his '82's. If they are GM and your componentry is GM, then fitment should be a non-issue.

Weird.

smoky02 · 12-17-2007, 03:41 AM

I had the same problem with my rims...I bought my rotors from Napa, and they had two different kinds...one was a little tapered and my rims would fit, the other was more of a block style and would not...what i ended up doing was taking my rims to the store and making sure they fit before i took them home.

Ron · 12-17-2007, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

They are the same 71/72.This is odd.I don`t know all the facts.Did you see them on the`72 or just told?Was it an actual`72 or a built truck that could have had other spindles?

Came off another 72, I seen the truck. I bought the set from a friend for $550. If they don't fit I can take them back. Too bad, I really wanted to use these. Still can't figure out what the deal is.

**special-K** · 12-17-2007, 08:28 AM

See how muchmachining the center costs.They`ll want to dismount,probably.That just adds more money.Good luck.

corn · 12-17-2007, 08:38 AM

That is strange. Im pretty sure those wheels came on a GM van & Im positive that it had disc brakes...

Cyclone44 · 12-17-2007, 08:41 AM

Hey Ron look at the 71 in my Avatar it has those same wheels and they fit perfect.....Mine are GM

wheels....George

12-16-2007, 05:33 PM	#1
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	New wheels, new problem I just bought this set of wheels. They came of a 72 C-10. My truck is a 69 C-10 with 71 axles, disc brakes, etc. I thought they would bolt right on but the center hole is too small to fit over the disc brake center. '71 and '72's are the same disc brakes right? The wheel will almost fit but not quite. Thanks __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

12-17-2007, 03:29 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New wheels, new problem They are the same 71/72.This is odd.I don`t know all the facts.Did you see them on the`72 or just told?Was it an actual`72 or a built truck that could have had other spindles? __________________ "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 ~

12-17-2007, 03:35 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New wheels, new problem Are those GM wheels? I have a buddy who has some of the GM wheels that are similar to those on his '82's. If they are GM and your componentry is GM, then fitment should be a non-issue. Weird. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-17-2007, 03:41 AM	#4
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: New wheels, new problem I had the same problem with my rims...I bought my rotors from Napa, and they had two different kinds...one was a little tapered and my rims would fit, the other was more of a block style and would not...what i ended up doing was taking my rims to the store and making sure they fit before i took them home. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

12-17-2007, 08:28 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New wheels, new problem See how muchmachining the center costs.They`ll want to dismount,probably.That just adds more money.Good luck. __________________ "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 ~

12-17-2007, 08:38 AM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: New wheels, new problem That is strange. Im pretty sure those wheels came on a GM van & Im positive that it had disc brakes...

12-17-2007, 08:41 AM	#8
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: New wheels, new problem Hey Ron look at the 71 in my Avatar it has those same wheels and they fit perfect.....Mine are GM wheels....George



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