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ottc10 · 01-25-2011, 05:31 AM

I am planning on ordering some dropped spindles and disc brakes. I am not sure if I should stick to 6 lug or change it over to 5 lug. Seems like there is a better selection in the 6 lug bolt pattern. I plan on running 20 or 22" rims. What do you guys think 5 or 6 lug?
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**lolife99** · 01-25-2011, 07:51 AM

I personally like 5-lug wheels better.

You also have to be careful with 6-lug wheels.
Most have a smaller center bore that fit's the 99-up Silverados,... and not these old trucks.
(measure the center bore of the front hubs and the rear axles. They are huge)
Of course, you have the option to have a custom set of billet wheels made.

steelscout · 01-25-2011, 09:27 AM

I myself would like to go 5 lug....just need more beer....umm I mean more funds..until then I am rolling 6 lugs.

As far as which has more selection?..I would have to say 5 lug, I have seen alot more styles in 5 lug patterns.

pat 70/71 · 01-25-2011, 12:20 PM

Just my very humble opinion, five lug wheels give you more options as far as wheels go. cheers, Pat

tubbedII · 01-25-2011, 01:11 PM

It's purely a wheel choice...find a wheel you like and go that route!

treveiger · 01-25-2011, 02:04 PM

Im switching mine out to 5 lug because i like the looks better and have the set of rallys in my truck. But its just really what you want.

72BlckButy · 01-26-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Of course, you have the option to have a custom set of billet wheels made.

Like these...

6x5.5 bolt pattern.

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72BlckButy · 01-26-2011, 08:54 PM

If I couldn't have ordered these wheels with the 6x5.5 bolt pattern I would have reluctantly changed to 5-lug.

peglegs · 01-26-2011, 09:14 PM

6 lugs with bearings & shipping run bout $200

Newtz67 · 01-26-2011, 09:31 PM

You also have to be careful with 6-lug wheels.
Most have a smaller center bore that fit's the 99-up Silverados,... and not these old trucks.
(measure the center bore of the front hubs and the rear axles. They are huge)
Of course, you have the option to have a custom set of billet wheels made.[/QUOTE]

This is very true!

ottc10 · 01-27-2011, 05:22 AM

I might just stick to the 6 lug for now. I really don't want to get the convertion axles or a wider rear end.
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Jeffs70 · 01-27-2011, 05:29 AM

I stuck with the 6 Lug only because I happened to run across a donor truck that Had the 6 Lugs I liked with it. most people do go to 5 Lug because of the choices they have.

01-25-2011, 05:31 AM	#1
ottc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Auburn,WA Posts: 16	Five lug or six lug?? I am planning on ordering some dropped spindles and disc brakes. I am not sure if I should stick to 6 lug or change it over to 5 lug. Seems like there is a better selection in the 6 lug bolt pattern. I plan on running 20 or 22" rims. What do you guys think 5 or 6 lug? Posted via Mobile Device

01-25-2011, 07:51 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Five lug or six lug?? I personally like 5-lug wheels better. You also have to be careful with 6-lug wheels. Most have a smaller center bore that fit's the 99-up Silverados,... and not these old trucks. (measure the center bore of the front hubs and the rear axles. They are huge) Of course, you have the option to have a custom set of billet wheels made. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-25-2011, 09:27 AM	#3
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: Five lug or six lug?? I myself would like to go 5 lug....just need more beer....umm I mean more funds..until then I am rolling 6 lugs. As far as which has more selection?..I would have to say 5 lug, I have seen alot more styles in 5 lug patterns. __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

01-25-2011, 12:20 PM	#4
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: Five lug or six lug?? Just my very humble opinion, five lug wheels give you more options as far as wheels go. cheers, Pat

01-25-2011, 01:11 PM	#5
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Five lug or six lug?? It's purely a wheel choice...find a wheel you like and go that route! __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

01-25-2011, 02:04 PM	#6
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Five lug or six lug?? Im switching mine out to 5 lug because i like the looks better and have the set of rallys in my truck. But its just really what you want. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

01-26-2011, 08:54 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Five lug or six lug?? If I couldn't have ordered these wheels with the 6x5.5 bolt pattern I would have reluctantly changed to 5-lug. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-26-2011, 09:14 PM	#9
peglegs Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: grants pass, oregon Posts: 390	Re: Five lug or six lug?? 6 lugs with bearings & shipping run bout $200 __________________ 1990 chevy 4x4 with a 1940 IHC body

01-26-2011, 09:31 PM	#10
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: Five lug or six lug?? You also have to be careful with 6-lug wheels. Most have a smaller center bore that fit's the 99-up Silverados,... and not these old trucks. (measure the center bore of the front hubs and the rear axles. They are huge) Of course, you have the option to have a custom set of billet wheels made.[/QUOTE] This is very true! __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

01-27-2011, 05:22 AM	#11
ottc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Auburn,WA Posts: 16	Re: Five lug or six lug?? I might just stick to the 6 lug for now. I really don't want to get the convertion axles or a wider rear end. Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2011, 05:29 AM	#12
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Five lug or six lug?? I stuck with the 6 Lug only because I happened to run across a donor truck that Had the 6 Lugs I liked with it. most people do go to 5 Lug because of the choices they have. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004



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