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bigd65 · 07-31-2011, 09:36 PM

I am finding all kinds of rims on craigslist for the newer trucks and pretty cheap. Will the the newt 8 lugs fit my 82 8 lug. I do like the newer aluminum rims
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rwhit57 · 07-31-2011, 10:10 PM

They should fit, pretty sure all 8 lugs are the same

baclay9 · 07-31-2011, 10:46 PM

They will fit. If you want to run the center caps you will have to purchase conversion lug nuts off ebay. The newer trucks have metric threads on them so you have to get standard lug nuts that are threaded for the center caps.

baclay9 · 07-31-2011, 10:53 PM

The threads are 7/16 right?

Here you go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-16-...s#ht_899wt_941

I guess maybe you have to contact him to get enough included for a 8 lug truck.

bigd65 · 07-31-2011, 11:11 PM

Even 4x4 ???
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baclay9 · 07-31-2011, 11:32 PM

Yes, the lug nuts off the newer trucks won't fit your studs.
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Your41Plague12 · 07-31-2011, 11:39 PM

My studs on my 83 K20 are 9/16. Not sure about the rest of these trucks.

ghettoluxury · 07-31-2011, 11:55 PM

all the old 8 lug are 9/16

flamingbig10 · 08-01-2011, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9

The threads are 7/16 right?

Here you go.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-16-...s#ht_899wt_941

I guess maybe you have to contact him to get enough included for a 8 lug truck.

that size is for 1/2 ton 4x4

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-01-2011, 01:00 AM

Yep 9/16 sounds right for the 8 lugs. Let me know if you do get the new style rims on your truck curious to see how it turns out looking

88Jimmy4x4 · 08-01-2011, 07:46 AM

backspacing is also a factor, newer wheels usually have too much backspacing, just depends

baclay9 · 08-01-2011, 09:59 AM

Oh ok, I wasn't sure what size the studs were. You will need lug nuts like that though. I would suggest contacting that seller for the correct ones.

07-31-2011, 09:36 PM	#1
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Newer rims to older truck I am finding all kinds of rims on craigslist for the newer trucks and pretty cheap. Will the the newt 8 lugs fit my 82 8 lug. I do like the newer aluminum rims Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

07-31-2011, 10:10 PM	#2
rwhit57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulsa,Okla Posts: 590	Re: Newer rims to older truck They should fit, pretty sure all 8 lugs are the same

07-31-2011, 10:46 PM	#3
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Newer rims to older truck They will fit. If you want to run the center caps you will have to purchase conversion lug nuts off ebay. The newer trucks have metric threads on them so you have to get standard lug nuts that are threaded for the center caps.

07-31-2011, 10:53 PM	#4
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Newer rims to older truck The threads are 7/16 right? Here you go. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-16-...s#ht_899wt_941 I guess maybe you have to contact him to get enough included for a 8 lug truck.

07-31-2011, 11:11 PM	#5
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Lake Jackson, TX. Posts: 1,930	Re: Newer rims to older truck Even 4x4 ??? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 Silverado Crewcab (Dark Spiral Gray)

07-31-2011, 11:32 PM	#6
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Newer rims to older truck Yes, the lug nuts off the newer trucks won't fit your studs. Posted via Mobile Device

07-31-2011, 11:39 PM	#7
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Newer rims to older truck My studs on my 83 K20 are 9/16. Not sure about the rest of these trucks. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

07-31-2011, 11:55 PM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Newer rims to older truck all the old 8 lug are 9/16 __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

08-01-2011, 01:00 AM	#10
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Newer rims to older truck Yep 9/16 sounds right for the 8 lugs. Let me know if you do get the new style rims on your truck curious to see how it turns out looking __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

08-01-2011, 07:46 AM	#11
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: Newer rims to older truck backspacing is also a factor, newer wheels usually have too much backspacing, just depends __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

08-01-2011, 09:59 AM	#12
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Newer rims to older truck Oh ok, I wasn't sure what size the studs were. You will need lug nuts like that though. I would suggest contacting that seller for the correct ones.



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