tryn to put 18x8.5 n 19x10 zo6 vette wheels on 68c10help pls - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

clean68sbc · 02-10-2011, 08:06 PM

I jus have a few questions im new to this site. I currently have a 68 c10 shortbed 6lug with drums all the way around. Im planning on switching it over to 5 lug n im wondering on wheel spacers and how muchback spacing i will need. the wheels have 7in in the front and9in backspacing in rear. offset for front is +56mm and rear is+79 mm any help would be greatly appreciated.jus wondering if anyone has fit a wheel this big ?"??

**N2TRUX** · 02-10-2011, 10:01 PM

Welcome to the forum clean68sbc. There are a lot of guys running wheels that big and bigger here. Not many (if any) running that kind of backspace. Is there a reason you want to run the Z06 wheels? It would be much easier to have a set of billet wheels built to the specs you want.

clean68sbc · 02-11-2011, 04:59 PM

The wheels are a hell of a deal with brand new zrated run flat tires. that wasthe only reason really besides looking badass

HuggerCST · 02-11-2011, 06:03 PM

I'm gonna move this to the truck board for you, but I have a friend that did just that to his using spacers. I can't remember his board name, but I'll try to direct him here.

original-71 · 02-11-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by clean68sbc

I jus have a few questions im new to this site. I currently have a 68 c10 shortbed 6lug with drums all the way around. Im planning on switching it over to 5 lug n im wondering on wheel spacers and how muchback spacing i will need. the wheels have 7in in the front and9in backspacing in rear. offset for front is +56mm and rear is+79 mm any help would be greatly appreciated.jus wondering if anyone has fit a wheel this big ?"??

that wide has no lip keep that in mind ..lips are nice

riche · 02-11-2011, 11:31 PM

Hey clean68sbc HuggerCST told me about your post. I put vette rims on my truck. I don't know what year vette they came off of though. I was in the same boat as you they were just to good of a deal to pass up. They have since grown on me and I really like the look of them. I ended up using a 2" spacer for the front and the back. The back rims are tucked a little and could use at least another 1/2" to 1". At the time all I could find was a 2" spacer
Do you have a fleet side bed? I don't know if a fleet side bed will give you a little more room to play with or not.
The only other issue is the lug pattern. My vette rims were 5 on 4.75" so you will need a spacer the changes the lug pattern from 5 on 5"(truck) to 5 on 4.75"(rim). That is about all I can think of right now If you have any other questions just let me know! Welcome to the forum!

clean68sbc · 02-12-2011, 09:36 PM

Thanks alot man i appreciate it n yah the wheels are jus such a good deal . n i have to convert it from 6lug to five n lmc said there conversion kit bolt pattern is 5x4.75 so they will bolt right up n i found 2in wheels spacers. and yes my truck is a fleetside so i hope it will help me alil. the wheels are off an 07 n 500bucks for the wheels with brand new zrated firestones is a steel. i agree with u they look awsome.

02-10-2011, 08:06 PM	#1
clean68sbc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: port saint lucie florida Posts: 22	tryn to put 18x8.5 n 19x10 zo6 vette wheels on 68c10help pls I jus have a few questions im new to this site. I currently have a 68 c10 shortbed 6lug with drums all the way around. Im planning on switching it over to 5 lug n im wondering on wheel spacers and how muchback spacing i will need. the wheels have 7in in the front and9in backspacing in rear. offset for front is +56mm and rear is+79 mm any help would be greatly appreciated.jus wondering if anyone has fit a wheel this big ?"??

02-10-2011, 10:01 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: tryn to put 18x8.5 n 19x10 zo6 vette wheels on 68c10help pls Welcome to the forum clean68sbc. There are a lot of guys running wheels that big and bigger here. Not many (if any) running that kind of backspace. Is there a reason you want to run the Z06 wheels? It would be much easier to have a set of billet wheels built to the specs you want. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-11-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
clean68sbc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: port saint lucie florida Posts: 22	Re: tryn to put 18x8.5 n 19x10 zo6 vette wheels on 68c10help pls The wheels are a hell of a deal with brand new zrated run flat tires. that wasthe only reason really besides looking badass

02-11-2011, 06:03 PM	#4
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: tryn to put 18x8.5 n 19x10 zo6 vette wheels on 68c10help pls I'm gonna move this to the truck board for you, but I have a friend that did just that to his using spacers. I can't remember his board name, but I'll try to direct him here. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 02-11-2011 at 06:07 PM.

02-11-2011, 11:31 PM	#6
riche New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 62	Re: tryn to put 18x8.5 n 19x10 zo6 vette wheels on 68c10help pls Hey clean68sbc HuggerCST told me about your post. I put vette rims on my truck. I don't know what year vette they came off of though. I was in the same boat as you they were just to good of a deal to pass up. They have since grown on me and I really like the look of them. I ended up using a 2" spacer for the front and the back. The back rims are tucked a little and could use at least another 1/2" to 1". At the time all I could find was a 2" spacer Do you have a fleet side bed? I don't know if a fleet side bed will give you a little more room to play with or not. The only other issue is the lug pattern. My vette rims were 5 on 4.75" so you will need a spacer the changes the lug pattern from 5 on 5"(truck) to 5 on 4.75"(rim). That is about all I can think of right now If you have any other questions just let me know! Welcome to the forum! __________________ 1969-72'ish C-10 SWB Step 1997 Chevy Z71(sold) 2005 Chevy Crew Cab Last edited by riche; 02-11-2011 at 11:32 PM.

02-12-2011, 09:36 PM	#7
clean68sbc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: port saint lucie florida Posts: 22	Re: tryn to put 18x8.5 n 19x10 zo6 vette wheels on 68c10help pls Thanks alot man i appreciate it n yah the wheels are jus such a good deal . n i have to convert it from 6lug to five n lmc said there conversion kit bolt pattern is 5x4.75 so they will bolt right up n i found 2in wheels spacers. and yes my truck is a fleetside so i hope it will help me alil. the wheels are off an 07 n 500bucks for the wheels with brand new zrated firestones is a steel. i agree with u they look awsome.



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