6 lug wheels question/needing pics!!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

amullis · 12-10-2010, 12:12 AM

I know that there are several post on her reference to 6 lug wheels. My question is though, I am running ECE 4.5/6 drop with their 6 lug disk setup. Does any one know if a set of stock 1970 steel wheels will fit. If so could any one post some pics? I am building a driver and don't wont to spend a ton of money on a new set of wheels. I have a set of steel wagon spokes but they are not very appealing to me! Thanks Guys and Gals!

70jnktrk · 12-10-2010, 12:20 AM

Give the guys at ECE a quick call...if I remember correctly the stock wheels will not work with the new parts...calipers hit the wheel?? I have the same on my truck..4/5 1/2 ECE...running Wheel Vintiques wheels..hope this helps

dirtball · 12-10-2010, 02:09 AM

I have a 6 lug conversion on mine. Using stock 15x6 on front and 8's on the rear. I have heard that there are 2 different styles of stock steel wheels. One that fits with disc and one that doesn't. Mine were the right ones luckily.

**lolife99** · 12-10-2010, 07:25 AM

The pre-'71 wheels won't work with the disc brakes.
You need the '73-87 stock steel wheels that were originally intended for the 1/2-ton 4x4 trucks with hubcaps.

69c10step · 12-10-2010, 09:14 AM

This should be the difference in the wheels

**NC67Chev** · 12-10-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtball

I have a 6 lug conversion on mine. Using stock 15x6 on front and 8's on the rear. I have heard that there are 2 different styles of stock steel wheels. One that fits with disc and one that doesn't. Mine were the right ones luckily.

What size tires are you running?

dirtball · 12-10-2010, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NC67Chev

What size tires are you running?

They are 225/70 in front and 275/60 in the rear.

raycow · 12-12-2010, 04:50 PM

If you are asking about 15" 6 lug wheels, they must be 71 or later in order to clear the calipers. So basically this means wheels from 71-87 4WD trucks.

Ray

12-10-2010, 12:12 AM	#1
amullis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 107	6 lug wheels question/needing pics!!! I know that there are several post on her reference to 6 lug wheels. My question is though, I am running ECE 4.5/6 drop with their 6 lug disk setup. Does any one know if a set of stock 1970 steel wheels will fit. If so could any one post some pics? I am building a driver and don't wont to spend a ton of money on a new set of wheels. I have a set of steel wagon spokes but they are not very appealing to me! Thanks Guys and Gals!

12-10-2010, 12:20 AM	#2
70jnktrk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: arizona Posts: 213	Re: 6 lug wheels question/needing pics!!! Give the guys at ECE a quick call...if I remember correctly the stock wheels will not work with the new parts...calipers hit the wheel?? I have the same on my truck..4/5 1/2 ECE...running Wheel Vintiques wheels..hope this helps Attached Images

12-10-2010, 02:09 AM	#3
dirtball Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Re: 6 lug wheels question/needing pics!!! I have a 6 lug conversion on mine. Using stock 15x6 on front and 8's on the rear. I have heard that there are 2 different styles of stock steel wheels. One that fits with disc and one that doesn't. Mine were the right ones luckily. Attached Images __________________ Brett

12-10-2010, 07:25 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 6 lug wheels question/needing pics!!! The pre-'71 wheels won't work with the disc brakes. You need the '73-87 stock steel wheels that were originally intended for the 1/2-ton 4x4 trucks with hubcaps. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-10-2010 at 07:25 AM.

12-10-2010, 09:14 AM	#5
69c10step Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Carroll County, MD Posts: 165	Re: 6 lug wheels question/needing pics!!! This should be the difference in the wheels Attached Images __________________ '69 short step with dreams of being a hot rod You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape.

12-12-2010, 04:50 PM	#8
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: 6 lug wheels question/needing pics!!! If you are asking about 15" 6 lug wheels, they must be 71 or later in order to clear the calipers. So basically this means wheels from 71-87 4WD trucks. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.



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