late dually wheels to 83 1 tonner ?

[wahl4m]

i have a 83 chevy car hauler -1 ton -c-30-i would like to put some later 90s -wheels w/fancy rings and caps -whats needed ?i was told to just buy some adapter nuts ? where ? OR will the 2012 year -17" wheels fit ? also what nuts and so forth ?anybody done either ? thanks mike

[lolife99]

2011-up 3/4-ton and 1-tons have a different bolt pattern.

[wahl4m]

thanks for the info-i looked at a 2012 on dealers lot -they did look like a wierd bolt pattern !guess im back to the 90 abd newer styles !

[lolife99]

2010 on back, should be the same bolt pattern.

[83GMCK2500]

Regarding lug nuts, look for 9/16" conversion lug nuts. They will look like the newer lug nuts with the external threads but have a 9/16" center instead of M14. The external threads are used by the center cap retainers.

[Desert1957]

Be aware of some other wheel info, the center hub bore diameter is larger on new style wheels causing wheels to run off center. You can fix it by using a "Hub Ring" or just checking the wheels before you purchase them.

Here is some helpful info...

76-2000 Hub Bore is 4.56 / wheels are 8 X 6.0
01-2007 Hub Bore is 4.60 / wheels are 8 X 6.5

Desert

[GCncsuHD]

Originally Posted by lolife99

2011-up 3/4-ton and 1-tons have a different bolt pattern.

Originally Posted by lolife99

2010 on back, should be the same bolt pattern.

True, but having a machine shop drill out the correct pattern is not a big deal at all, but keep in mind the hub bore diameter.

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Be aware of some other wheel info, the center hub bore diameter is larger on new style wheels causing wheels to run off center. You can fix it by using a "Hub Ring" or just checking the wheels before you purchase them.

Here is some helpful info...

76-2000 Hub Bore is 4.56 / wheels are 8 X 6.5
01-2007 Hub Bore is 4.60 / wheels are 8 X 6.5

Desert

This, in 01 they went to the larger 4.60" hub bore. This translates into just over 1/32" diameter difference, or about 1mm. Meaning the wheel is free to move about 1/64" or 1/2mm in any direction before torquing down. You will not find a hub ring that small, and that small of a difference will not get the wheel far enough off center to cause much of a vibration. Just put the wheel on, and torque it down and it will be fine.

It WILL be an issue if he used 8x6.5" Ford wheels with a 4.88" bore, older Dodge with a 4.75" bore, or newer Dodge with a 4.78" bore, although with those sizes, a hub ring would be feasible to machine.

If you just want the "fancy rings and caps" just put them on your wheels. As 83GMC mentioned; just get the correct conversion dual threaded lug nuts, IIRC McGard produces them, in 9/16 with the external threads. Then just thread on the newer caps, and pop on the rings to your existing wheels.

[wahl4m]

THANKS EVERYBODY !! i knew somebody would have the answer !! now to find some wheels -seems like -there hard to find ?? thanks mike