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11555wally · 02-08-2015, 05:16 PM

I'm kind of new to this truck scene and need some help. Yesterday I tried to take the rear tires off my 86 C10 SWB and ended up having to apply some heat after every other attempt failed. Can anyone ID the wheels I have? They are about 16 1/4" in diameter and about 9" wide. They appear to be alum but I'm sure that is just the coating. They have trim rings and a center cap. They were not rusted on as the garage had them off a couple of weeks ago. Can I just remove about a 1/16" of the center hole with a file or grinder to make them fit? Thanks for any help. Appreciate it, Larry

superwade57 · 02-08-2015, 07:30 PM

They appear to be the 15x8 factory rally wheels. Steel wheels made for these trucks so they should fit perfect. Take some emery cloth or sand paper and clean the surface of the brake hub and the edges of the round center piece of the hub then also clean the inside of rim center hole. You may put a light coat of anti seize on the the surfaces

piecesparts · 02-08-2015, 07:39 PM

You have steel rims with a silver paint coating. The removal problem is probably the hub on th e axle probably needs to be cleaned with some emery cloth.

enaberif · 02-08-2015, 08:08 PM

What is going on with that new lug? I don't know if its the angle of the picture but something seems odd with it.

Also what is the spacing of the holes from center to center on the rim?

11555wally · 02-08-2015, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the comments. The lug is just a replacement lug. Previous owner must have replaced it for some reason. The holes are 3" apart. I think the wheels were forced on by the lugnuts the last time they were put on because there was a slight ridge where the center hole looked a little deformed. I clean them up a little and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the help.

enaberif · 02-09-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 11555wally

Thanks for the comments. The lug is just a replacement lug. Previous owner must have replaced it for some reason. The holes are 3" apart. I think the wheels were forced on by the lugnuts the last time they were put on because there was a slight ridge where the center hole looked a little deformed. I clean them up a little and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the help.

You should get 127mm

**special-K** · 02-09-2015, 11:05 AM

These are obviously factory rallye wheels (or aftermarket duplicates). I think you are measuring everything wrong. Width is measured bead to bead and diameter is also, not outer edge of wheel. Maybe they are powder coated if you think they look aluminum. Whether it's paint or powder coat, I believe that is your problem. It needs to be removed or at least taken down some. If you paint your hubs you can get into the same problem. it's a snug fit with no room for build-up

Keith Seymore · 02-09-2015, 12:31 PM

Just to weigh in with the other guys: those are the 1975 - 1991 C/K/R/V factory rally wheels, RPO N67. They are officially a 15x8" wheel; stamped steel painted argent silver. Lug pattern is referred to as a 5 hole on a 5" bolt circle.

K

11555wally · 02-09-2015, 12:54 PM

Thanks to you all for your help. Bought some emery cloth today and will start working on both surfaces. Larry

02-08-2015, 05:16 PM	#1
11555wally Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 85	What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right I'm kind of new to this truck scene and need some help. Yesterday I tried to take the rear tires off my 86 C10 SWB and ended up having to apply some heat after every other attempt failed. Can anyone ID the wheels I have? They are about 16 1/4" in diameter and about 9" wide. They appear to be alum but I'm sure that is just the coating. They have trim rings and a center cap. They were not rusted on as the garage had them off a couple of weeks ago. Can I just remove about a 1/16" of the center hole with a file or grinder to make them fit? Thanks for any help. Appreciate it, Larry Attached Images

02-08-2015, 07:30 PM	#2
superwade57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 664	Re: What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right They appear to be the 15x8 factory rally wheels. Steel wheels made for these trucks so they should fit perfect. Take some emery cloth or sand paper and clean the surface of the brake hub and the edges of the round center piece of the hub then also clean the inside of rim center hole. You may put a light coat of anti seize on the the surfaces

02-08-2015, 07:39 PM	#3
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right You have steel rims with a silver paint coating. The removal problem is probably the hub on th e axle probably needs to be cleaned with some emery cloth. __________________ Frank

02-08-2015, 08:08 PM	#4
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right What is going on with that new lug? I don't know if its the angle of the picture but something seems odd with it. Also what is the spacing of the holes from center to center on the rim?

02-08-2015, 08:35 PM	#5
11555wally Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 85	Re: What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right Thanks for the comments. The lug is just a replacement lug. Previous owner must have replaced it for some reason. The holes are 3" apart. I think the wheels were forced on by the lugnuts the last time they were put on because there was a slight ridge where the center hole looked a little deformed. I clean them up a little and see if that makes a difference. Thanks for the help.

02-09-2015, 11:05 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right These are obviously factory rallye wheels (or aftermarket duplicates). I think you are measuring everything wrong. Width is measured bead to bead and diameter is also, not outer edge of wheel. Maybe they are powder coated if you think they look aluminum. Whether it's paint or powder coat, I believe that is your problem. It needs to be removed or at least taken down some. If you paint your hubs you can get into the same problem. it's a snug fit with no room for build-up __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-09-2015, 12:31 PM	#8
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right Just to weigh in with the other guys: those are the 1975 - 1991 C/K/R/V factory rally wheels, RPO N67. They are officially a 15x8" wheel; stamped steel painted argent silver. Lug pattern is referred to as a 5 hole on a 5" bolt circle. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-09-2015 at 02:10 PM.

02-09-2015, 12:54 PM	#9
11555wally Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 85	Re: What Wheels Do I Have, Don't Fit Right Thanks to you all for your help. Bought some emery cloth today and will start working on both surfaces. Larry



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