Wheel help - 8 lug steel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Erok · 07-08-2013, 12:22 PM

Hi all, I've got a 72 GMC 3/4 ton that's in need of some new tires. The wheels on the truck now are 16.5" and it seems very hard to find tires for unless you go with an all season or off-road style tread pattern.

I would like to put some kind of steel wheel on there, something that looks stock in the 16" range and more of a street tire tread pattern. Any ideas where to find, look for 16" 8 lug steel wheels?

Thanks!

Orange67 · 07-08-2013, 01:39 PM

I am painting a set of early to mid 70's 16 inch for use on my 67 C20, plan on using the same era caps and beauty rings. I believe everything up to the 90's will work as far as steel wheels, I have mid 2000's chrome wheels on it right now, I just can't run the hub caps because the lugs are metric.

Sicklajoie · 07-08-2013, 03:32 PM

Late 80's to mid 90's F*rd rims work well.
Like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/92-93-94-95-...38040e&vxp=mtr
Most are 16 x 7" wide.
Make sure the bolt pattern is 8 x 6.5

Erok · 07-08-2013, 04:27 PM

Thanks all. I just went down to the local OK tire shop and bought some used Ford wheels like above. Got the new treads on already! Drives way better than the old beaters that were on there.

Sicklajoie · 07-08-2013, 04:31 PM

Post a pic when you get a chance!

Erok · 07-08-2013, 04:33 PM

Will do. I might paint them up tonight. Another question...can you put the beauty rings over wheels weights?

**Stocker** · 07-08-2013, 06:36 PM

The ones I have seen, yes. The weights go on the outermost lip, and the trim rings grip the first step-down of the rim. Sure screws up the paint though, but as long as the trim rings are on, no one will notice.

Erok · 07-10-2013, 10:34 AM

Here's a few shots of the new wheels. These are 7"x16" Ford wheels.

**Joesjunk** · 07-10-2013, 11:27 AM

I have the same wheels, same size tires, and an Ochre truck

Erok · 07-10-2013, 11:38 AM

Nice!

Sicklajoie · 07-10-2013, 06:30 PM

Nice job!

07-08-2013, 12:22 PM	#1
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Hi all, I've got a 72 GMC 3/4 ton that's in need of some new tires. The wheels on the truck now are 16.5" and it seems very hard to find tires for unless you go with an all season or off-road style tread pattern. I would like to put some kind of steel wheel on there, something that looks stock in the 16" range and more of a street tire tread pattern. Any ideas where to find, look for 16" 8 lug steel wheels? Thanks! __________________ ______________________________________________ 72 GMC 2500 Super Custom, a.k.a. "The Turd" 85 Porsche 911, backdated to 73RS, a.k.a. "Gretchen"

07-08-2013, 01:39 PM	#2
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? I am painting a set of early to mid 70's 16 inch for use on my 67 C20, plan on using the same era caps and beauty rings. I believe everything up to the 90's will work as far as steel wheels, I have mid 2000's chrome wheels on it right now, I just can't run the hub caps because the lugs are metric. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

07-08-2013, 03:32 PM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Late 80's to mid 90's F*rd rims work well. Like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/92-93-94-95-...38040e&vxp=mtr Most are 16 x 7" wide. Make sure the bolt pattern is 8 x 6.5 __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

07-08-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Thanks all. I just went down to the local OK tire shop and bought some used Ford wheels like above. Got the new treads on already! Drives way better than the old beaters that were on there. __________________ ______________________________________________ 72 GMC 2500 Super Custom, a.k.a. "The Turd" 85 Porsche 911, backdated to 73RS, a.k.a. "Gretchen"

07-08-2013, 04:31 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Post a pic when you get a chance! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

07-08-2013, 04:33 PM	#6
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Will do. I might paint them up tonight. Another question...can you put the beauty rings over wheels weights? __________________ ______________________________________________ 72 GMC 2500 Super Custom, a.k.a. "The Turd" 85 Porsche 911, backdated to 73RS, a.k.a. "Gretchen"

07-08-2013, 06:36 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,586	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? The ones I have seen, yes. The weights go on the outermost lip, and the trim rings grip the first step-down of the rim. Sure screws up the paint though, but as long as the trim rings are on, no one will notice. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-10-2013, 10:34 AM	#8
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Here's a few shots of the new wheels. These are 7"x16" Ford wheels. __________________ ______________________________________________ 72 GMC 2500 Super Custom, a.k.a. "The Turd" 85 Porsche 911, backdated to 73RS, a.k.a. "Gretchen"

07-10-2013, 11:27 AM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,691	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? I have the same wheels, same size tires, and an Ochre truck Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-10-2013, 11:38 AM	#10
Erok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Washougal, WA Posts: 23	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Nice! __________________ ______________________________________________ 72 GMC 2500 Super Custom, a.k.a. "The Turd" 85 Porsche 911, backdated to 73RS, a.k.a. "Gretchen"

07-10-2013, 06:30 PM	#11
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: Wheel help - 8 lug steel? Nice job! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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