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[RKS0069]

Hey everyone.

My truck is a '62 GMC and I posted this over there but I thought because the front end is from an '81 or '82 you guys might be able to help also.

Anyone out there know anything about dually wheels? I have an '81 or '82 front suspension clip out of a c-30 dually. I want to run newer steel dually wheels on the front. I like these ones " see picture" because of the spoke shape and the 17" size but they say 2001-2010. I'm not married to them but don't think the older 16" wheels will fit and I know 16" won't fit on the back. Another question I have is about the stock rear end wheel studs. I plan to run singles as wide as I can in the rear without cutting into bed. Its a Dana 60 with 1/2" studs. The new front has 9/16", Is replacing the 1/2" studs with 9/16" studs a viable option?

Thanks!
Any help would be much appreciated!

[RKS0069]

Beep! This was meant for the '73-'87 thread. Sorry!

[83GMCK2500]

The wheels pictured are 2008-10 only. 2001-2007 Classic DRW trucks have a 16"x6.5" wheel with a 4.60" hub bore and an 8-on-6.5" bolt circle, the truck uses 14MM studs with a clamp ring that uses unique 90 degree taper conical nuts. Every other conical nut GM has used on trucks is 60 degree taper. The pictured '08-'10 wheels are 17"x7" (might be 6.5", only held one once) also with a 4.60" hub bore and 8-on-6.5" bolt circle.

The front end you are using will have a 4.56" hub bore and yes, use 9/16" studs. It will also have the same clamp ring with 90 degree taper conical lug nuts.

That all being said, the newer wheels will bolt onto the older front hubs, I wouldn't worry about 40-thousandths difference in hub bore unless someone else has something important to share in that regard, I doubt it will throw the hub-centricity off too far. You'll just want to use the correct clamp rings and tapered lug nuts.

Your question about the rear axle...what wheels are you running in the rear, need to know to be able to address your wheel stud question.