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Droff · 02-01-2018, 03:26 PM

I bought my '68 with the aluminum wheels in the pic and was told they were Duramax wheels. No reason for me to doubt it but I don't know much about Duramax wheels. I need some lug nuts and not sure on size, the ones I have now are a bit sketchy as far as fit goes but they've held the wheels on.

Any info on what year these wheels are or would that matter? I'd prefer lug nuts a little less large/long and have a few websites to shop at but I don't want to order something that won't fit correctly.

Also, I have a Dana rear with the stock drums, I 'think' the threads are 9/16"-18 but not positive. I have rotors from an '86 3/4 ton on the front now, what would be their size? The lug nuts I currently have will not thread onto the bolts.

Thanks.

demian5 · 02-01-2018, 04:02 PM

The make what is called a "conversion lug". Had to buy some to put a set of these on my son's 86 C20.

Look on eBay.

Barnfind46 · 02-01-2018, 04:14 PM

I have those wheels. I bought lugs to fit my studs on the '68 and still hold the center cap. Then I up graded to later model '85 front disc brakes and bought a set to fit that. Then I up graded the rear end to a 2002 14 bolt. Had to buy metric. Ended up with three sets of lugs.

Droff · 02-01-2018, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnfind46

I have those wheels. I bought lugs to fit my studs on the '68 and still hold the center cap. Then I up graded to later model '85 front disc brakes and bought a set to fit that. Then I up graded the rear end to a 2002 14 bolt. Had to buy metric. Ended up with three sets of lugs.

So do you know the size you bought that also held the center cap? I'm leaning toward a center cap as well, which I don't currently have.

I'll look into a 'conversion lug' mentioned.

Thanks.

LONGHORN1962 · 02-01-2018, 05:08 PM

86 rotors will have 9/16x18. Usually 68 model has 1/2x20 studs.

GASoline71 · 02-01-2018, 05:30 PM

Those are the exact stock wheels that are on my '06 Silverado K2500 HD. It's also not a Duramax truck.

Gary

Droff · 02-01-2018, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LONGHORN1962

86 rotors will have 9/16x18. Usually 68 model has 1/2x20 studs.

Thanks for that. Now to go find some caps and nuts.

So maybe not Duramax wheels?

**special-K** · 02-01-2018, 10:30 PM

The Duramax is a diesel engine option. Wheels don't come with an engine option, they come with a trim package or an option themselves. Those are '99 till recent GM 2500/3500 wheels. They came on OBS trucks as well. My friend had a 2000 K2500 6.5TD that came with them.

Keith Seymore · 02-02-2018, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

The Duramax is a diesel engine option. Wheels don't come with an engine option, they come with a trim package or an option themselves. Those are '99 till recent GM 2500/3500 wheels. They came on OBS trucks as well. My friend had a 2000 K2500 6.5TD that came with them.

This is exactly correct.

RPO PY0.

(I have two sets for my '04

).

K

Droff · 02-02-2018, 09:17 AM

Any suggestions on a lug nut style to use with a center cap?

demian5 · 02-02-2018, 11:43 AM

XOXO

https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS...VWD11e&vxp=mtr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-LUG-NUTS...tWD~Gz&vxp=mtr

02-01-2018, 03:26 PM	#1
Droff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 130	Aluminum Wheels I bought my '68 with the aluminum wheels in the pic and was told they were Duramax wheels. No reason for me to doubt it but I don't know much about Duramax wheels. I need some lug nuts and not sure on size, the ones I have now are a bit sketchy as far as fit goes but they've held the wheels on. Any info on what year these wheels are or would that matter? I'd prefer lug nuts a little less large/long and have a few websites to shop at but I don't want to order something that won't fit correctly. Also, I have a Dana rear with the stock drums, I 'think' the threads are 9/16"-18 but not positive. I have rotors from an '86 3/4 ton on the front now, what would be their size? The lug nuts I currently have will not thread onto the bolts. Thanks. Attached Images

02-01-2018, 04:02 PM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Aluminum Wheels The make what is called a "conversion lug". Had to buy some to put a set of these on my son's 86 C20. Look on eBay. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

02-01-2018, 04:14 PM	#3
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: Aluminum Wheels I have those wheels. I bought lugs to fit my studs on the '68 and still hold the center cap. Then I up graded to later model '85 front disc brakes and bought a set to fit that. Then I up graded the rear end to a 2002 14 bolt. Had to buy metric. Ended up with three sets of lugs. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

02-01-2018, 05:08 PM	#5
LONGHORN1962 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Weatherford Oklahoma Posts: 53	Re: Aluminum Wheels 86 rotors will have 9/16x18. Usually 68 model has 1/2x20 studs.

02-01-2018, 10:30 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Aluminum Wheels The Duramax is a diesel engine option. Wheels don't come with an engine option, they come with a trim package or an option themselves. Those are '99 till recent GM 2500/3500 wheels. They came on OBS trucks as well. My friend had a 2000 K2500 6.5TD that came with them. __________________ "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 ~

02-02-2018, 09:17 AM	#10
Droff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: OKC Posts: 130	Re: Aluminum Wheels Any suggestions on a lug nut style to use with a center cap?

02-02-2018, 11:43 AM	#11
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Aluminum Wheels XOXO https://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS...VWD11e&vxp=mtr https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-LUG-NUTS...tWD~Gz&vxp=mtr __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC



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