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longbike · 07-02-2010, 10:19 PM

Hey guys I just picked up a 57 chevy truck for restore project and I got a question about the wheels.

It has 6 lug bolt pattern and I was wondering if the late model 4x4 6 lug wheels will fit to these 57 stock axles or do I need to look for special wheels for this era? I want to go with Rally wheels!

Thanks for your help!
Jeff

frednoah · 07-02-2010, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by longbike

Hey guys I just picked up a 57 chevy truck for restore project and I got a question about the wheels.

It has 6 lug bolt pattern and I was wondering if the late model 4x4 6 lug wheels will fit to these 57 stock axles or do I need to look for special wheels for this era? I want to go with Rally wheels!

Thanks for your help!
Jeff

The late model 6 lug pattern is 6x5.5"(also referred to as 6x139.7mm) ... Not sure on your 57. If the pattern matches, they will bolt up. Actually fitting and not having tires rubbing will be more of a function of backspacing. The newer rims may have to have spacers to correct the backspacing difference.

**bobinbc** · 07-02-2010, 11:54 PM

They fit. BTDT

longbike · 07-03-2010, 12:52 PM

Thanks for your help guys!!

OrrieG · 07-03-2010, 03:10 PM

Aren't there some center hole differences?

raycow · 07-03-2010, 03:17 PM

Later wheels will fit with no problems up to about 87. Newer than that, the bolt pattern is still the same but the center hole will be too small to fit over the hubs.

Ray

longbike · 07-04-2010, 12:17 AM

Well then let me ask you this! Can I convert the 6 lug drums to 5 lug rotors "4 Wheel disc" or will the spindles have to be changed out for being different sizes?

raycow · 07-04-2010, 01:26 AM

You can get disc conversions for the fronts that have 5 lug rotors and keep your stock spindles. For rear discs you will probably have to swap the entire rear axle. I am not aware of anyone who sells a disc conversion for the stock 57 rear.

Ray

longbike · 07-04-2010, 11:33 AM

Thanks Ray,
I think Ill just stay with the 6 lugs and keep it original but I do want to convert to disc brakes in front!

bob54 · 07-11-2010, 05:29 PM

I got set of 15 by 8 6 lug that came of my 54 3100 there off set to the outside and are for sale on craigs list metro detroit bob

longbike · 07-12-2010, 12:18 PM

Wish you were closer Bob! The shipping would kill me!

07-02-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	57 6 lug wheels Hey guys I just picked up a 57 chevy truck for restore project and I got a question about the wheels. It has 6 lug bolt pattern and I was wondering if the late model 4x4 6 lug wheels will fit to these 57 stock axles or do I need to look for special wheels for this era? I want to go with Rally wheels! Thanks for your help! Jeff

07-02-2010, 11:54 PM	#3
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: 57 6 lug wheels They fit. BTDT __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/

07-03-2010, 12:52 PM	#4
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: 57 6 lug wheels Thanks for your help guys!!

07-03-2010, 03:10 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 57 6 lug wheels Aren't there some center hole differences? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-03-2010, 03:17 PM	#6
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 57 6 lug wheels Later wheels will fit with no problems up to about 87. Newer than that, the bolt pattern is still the same but the center hole will be too small to fit over the hubs. Ray

07-04-2010, 12:17 AM	#7
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: 57 6 lug wheels Well then let me ask you this! Can I convert the 6 lug drums to 5 lug rotors "4 Wheel disc" or will the spindles have to be changed out for being different sizes?

07-04-2010, 01:26 AM	#8
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 57 6 lug wheels You can get disc conversions for the fronts that have 5 lug rotors and keep your stock spindles. For rear discs you will probably have to swap the entire rear axle. I am not aware of anyone who sells a disc conversion for the stock 57 rear. Ray

07-04-2010, 11:33 AM	#9
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: 57 6 lug wheels Thanks Ray, I think Ill just stay with the 6 lugs and keep it original but I do want to convert to disc brakes in front!

07-11-2010, 05:29 PM	#10
bob54 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: royal oak mi Posts: 2	Re: 57 6 lug wheels I got set of 15 by 8 6 lug that came of my 54 3100 there off set to the outside and are for sale on craigs list metro detroit bob

07-12-2010, 12:18 PM	#11
longbike Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granite city, Ill. Posts: 236	Re: 57 6 lug wheels Wish you were closer Bob! The shipping would kill me!



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