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1971cng · 06-22-2020, 08:43 PM

On the opening page of this message board is a picture of a 1972 CST Blazer, blue with white top. Beautiful Truck!! It has deep rims with factory looking hubcaps. Rims are painted white. I would like to duplicate this look on a 1971 Custom Delux 4 x 4 short bed I am restoring. Does anyone make 15 x 8 wheels like this today and if so where do I purchase them. were they available when new? I have had the 71 for 25 years. Thanks for any info/ help in advance

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-22-2020, 08:54 PM

They are off of the 1973-1991 blazers. Typically found often on military blazers. No one currently makes an aftermarket steel wheel that fits as well. Trevor

1971cng · 06-22-2020, 09:07 PM

Thanks very much for the info. At least now I have a starting point to search for them.

**special-K** · 06-22-2020, 09:27 PM

Aren't the 15 x 8 6-lugs now being made? The wheels used to also be available in the aftermarket back in the day. GM also offered them on K10 trucks and Suburbans in the '70s. I think by the late-80s they were no longer offered. The mid-80s military Blazers are all I recall seeing steelies used on. I put 15 x 8 5-lugs on the '72 shortbed I bought in '73. They were Kelsey-Hayes I used to buy from a commercial wheel and chassis supplier.

53 292 · 06-22-2020, 10:07 PM

I’m posting this from mobile so hopefully the link works. I’ve been eyeing these for my k10 but I’m still undecided. Should work with factory caps:

https://www.wheelvintiques.com/15x8-...backspace.html
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**71blksuper4x4** · 06-22-2020, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53 292

I’m posting this from mobile so hopefully the link works. I’ve been eyeing these for my k10 but I’m still undecided. Should work with factory caps:

https://www.wheelvintiques.com/15x8-...backspace.html
Posted via Mobile Device

These don’t have the same backspace as the m1009 blazer wheels. It sucks them in close to the tie rod ins. It also changes the stance vs the gm wheels.

flashed · 06-22-2020, 10:39 PM

There is a guy close to me that widens 5 and 6 lug steel wheels to whatever width you want . I have a few he has done as well as the factory ones too. Mine are not for sale , just an option if you cant find any .

1971cng · 06-23-2020, 08:38 AM

Thank you - gives me another option!

Killer Bee · 06-23-2020, 02:30 PM

wheel vintique offers custom back spacing if the shelf model isn't what you need..

https://www.wheelvintiques.com/backspacing

you may find even after custom options like color and back spacing, buying new wheels thru a good retailer like summit is more economical than some of the more rare originals where you still run risk of finding bent, damage, corrosion, etc. and blasting and painting.. time, costs, originality, etc. is up to you.. lots of other wheel threads may have more reviews.. good luck!

06-22-2020, 08:43 PM	#1
1971cng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 3	Deep rims with factory hubcaps? On the opening page of this message board is a picture of a 1972 CST Blazer, blue with white top. Beautiful Truck!! It has deep rims with factory looking hubcaps. Rims are painted white. I would like to duplicate this look on a 1971 Custom Delux 4 x 4 short bed I am restoring. Does anyone make 15 x 8 wheels like this today and if so where do I purchase them. were they available when new? I have had the 71 for 25 years. Thanks for any info/ help in advance

06-22-2020, 08:54 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: Deep rims with factory hubcaps? They are off of the 1973-1991 blazers. Typically found often on military blazers. No one currently makes an aftermarket steel wheel that fits as well. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

06-22-2020, 09:07 PM	#3
1971cng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 3	Re: Deep rims with factory hubcaps? Thanks very much for the info. At least now I have a starting point to search for them.

06-22-2020, 09:27 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Deep rims with factory hubcaps? Aren't the 15 x 8 6-lugs now being made? The wheels used to also be available in the aftermarket back in the day. GM also offered them on K10 trucks and Suburbans in the '70s. I think by the late-80s they were no longer offered. The mid-80s military Blazers are all I recall seeing steelies used on. I put 15 x 8 5-lugs on the '72 shortbed I bought in '73. They were Kelsey-Hayes I used to buy from a commercial wheel and chassis supplier. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 06-23-2020 at 09:09 AM.

06-22-2020, 10:07 PM	#5
53 292 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Salinas Ca Posts: 104	Re: Deep rims with factory hubcaps? I’m posting this from mobile so hopefully the link works. I’ve been eyeing these for my k10 but I’m still undecided. Should work with factory caps: https://www.wheelvintiques.com/15x8-...backspace.html Posted via Mobile Device

06-22-2020, 10:39 PM	#7
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Deep rims with factory hubcaps? There is a guy close to me that widens 5 and 6 lug steel wheels to whatever width you want . I have a few he has done as well as the factory ones too. Mine are not for sale , just an option if you cant find any .

06-23-2020, 08:38 AM	#8
1971cng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 3	Re: Deep rims with factory hubcaps? Thank you - gives me another option!

06-23-2020, 02:30 PM	#9
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,774	Re: Deep rims with factory hubcaps? wheel vintique offers custom back spacing if the shelf model isn't what you need.. https://www.wheelvintiques.com/backspacing you may find even after custom options like color and back spacing, buying new wheels thru a good retailer like summit is more economical than some of the more rare originals where you still run risk of finding bent, damage, corrosion, etc. and blasting and painting.. time, costs, originality, etc. is up to you.. lots of other wheel threads may have more reviews.. good luck! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*



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