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gmcdeadhead · 01-23-2009, 07:28 PM

i have a 65 gmc 3/4 ton 4x4 truck , up to what year does the rims fit our year trucks . for example ,- would a 2000 chevy/gmc trucik fit a 65 , . any input would be great . thanks

*LILRED66* · 01-23-2009, 07:56 PM

Here is a set of 1998 Chevy take-offs wheels, tires and caps from my '98 Chevy K2500 and I installed on my '66 Chevy C20 Custom Camper lwb fleetside. I purchased a set of 1/2" conversion lug nuts (threads on inside and outside) to accept the black caps on the bowtie caps.

Unfortunately, I am not able to tell you which years are interchangeable, but I know up to '98, at least.

gmcdeadhead · 01-23-2009, 08:13 PM

tony ,they went on with no problem , did they have plenty of clearence in the back , also do you have a set to sell , thanks ,.

jonzcustomshop · 01-23-2009, 08:26 PM

I think the more modern wheels 88-98+ have a more (negative?) offset than our wheels- the center is closer to the outside of the wheel, although as per tonys truck,it looks like they do fit

*LILRED66* · 01-23-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gmcdeadhead

tony ,they went on with no problem , did they have plenty of clearence in the back , also do you have a set to sell , thanks ,.

gmcdeadhead:

Thanks for the inquiry. They bolted up with no clearance issues. I don't have a set to sell, but I see them on craigs list frequently. You might check your area for a set. Here is a picture of the lug nuts that are required for the factory lug caps and bowtie caps to be installed properly and securely. The lugs from my '98 Chevy K2500 are 9/16" and the lugs from the '66 Chevy C20 Custom Camper are 1/2", so I had to special order a set of 32 from an online source I found on eBay. They ran about $35.00, plus shipping for the set, but they were worth it to install the factory bowtie caps, which I like better than without them.

RunninLo · 01-23-2009, 09:35 PM

[QUOTE=jonzcustomshop;3103997]I think the more modern wheels 88-98+ have a more (negative?) offset than our wheels- the center is closer to the outside of the wheel, although as per tonys truck,it looks like they do fit[QUOTE]

the newer trucks have a more Positive offset. I believe this is done on the independant suspension so they can push the mounting plane out a tad to allow for slightly longer control arms and ride quality improvements.

a Negative off set is what would be typically called a deep dish or from the lowrider community "full reverse" ( think the wheels that stuck way out that were popular about 10 years ago)

Josh

jonzcustomshop · 01-24-2009, 08:33 AM

ha ha so it is the negative offset wheels I like, the positive ones remind me of a front wheel drive car..... but I am a child of the 70's and 80's , and that was what was common then.

jmedero · 01-25-2009, 10:10 AM

I got a set off of a chrome 08 silverado. I was going to put them on my 66lwb durring the build. I asked my local tire shop if they would fit and he said the 6 on 5.5 pattern would. I have since gone in a diff direction but they are supposed to fit.

01-23-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	rims i have a 65 gmc 3/4 ton 4x4 truck , up to what year does the rims fit our year trucks . for example ,- would a 2000 chevy/gmc trucik fit a 65 , . any input would be great . thanks

01-23-2009, 07:56 PM	#2
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: rims Here is a set of 1998 Chevy take-offs wheels, tires and caps from my '98 Chevy K2500 and I installed on my '66 Chevy C20 Custom Camper lwb fleetside. I purchased a set of 1/2" conversion lug nuts (threads on inside and outside) to accept the black caps on the bowtie caps. Unfortunately, I am not able to tell you which years are interchangeable, but I know up to '98, at least. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 01-23-2009 at 07:57 PM.

01-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: rims tony ,they went on with no problem , did they have plenty of clearence in the back , also do you have a set to sell , thanks ,.

01-23-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: rims I think the more modern wheels 88-98+ have a more (negative?) offset than our wheels- the center is closer to the outside of the wheel, although as per tonys truck,it looks like they do fit

01-23-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: rims [QUOTE=jonzcustomshop;3103997]I think the more modern wheels 88-98+ have a more (negative?) offset than our wheels- the center is closer to the outside of the wheel, although as per tonys truck,it looks like they do fit[QUOTE] the newer trucks have a more Positive offset. I believe this is done on the independant suspension so they can push the mounting plane out a tad to allow for slightly longer control arms and ride quality improvements. a Negative off set is what would be typically called a deep dish or from the lowrider community "full reverse" ( think the wheels that stuck way out that were popular about 10 years ago) Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

01-24-2009, 08:33 AM	#7
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: rims ha ha so it is the negative offset wheels I like, the positive ones remind me of a front wheel drive car..... but I am a child of the 70's and 80's , and that was what was common then.

01-25-2009, 10:10 AM	#8
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: rims I got a set off of a chrome 08 silverado. I was going to put them on my 66lwb durring the build. I asked my local tire shop if they would fit and he said the 6 on 5.5 pattern would. I have since gone in a diff direction but they are supposed to fit.



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