8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck?

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by 71threequarterton

To the best of my knowledge, the Dana 60 full floater hubs stick out further than the GM corporate 14 bolt full floater.

If you have the Dana 60, I would highly recommend measuring before you buy wheels just to discover the caps don't clear.

In my experience, the Dana 60 full floater is a challenge when it comes to fitting caps, whether they're factory hub caps or center caps that come with aftermarket wheels.

That's some good info. I should measure before assuming my favorite aftermarket wheel caps won't fit.

[71threequarterton]

Originally Posted by NoStopN

That's some good info. I should measure before assuming my favorite aftermarket wheel caps won't fit.

Now that I look at my comment, I guess that sounded kind of stupid... After all, I was the one who assumed that if a hubcap fit one 8lug GM truck then it must fit mine too - and I was wrong - they don't all fit.

[Overseas travel]

I went with a 16 inch wheel and 265/75 tire to get rid of the 16.5 wheels

[8.1PWR]

I have 2002 Chevy Silverado wheels with 265/75R16 tires. I purchased the conversion lug nuts to be able to use the center caps.

[thetruckrman]

Please tell me about the conversion kit needed... I have a 1970 C20 Camper Special with 8-lug wheels. I am considering getting the same Sliverado wheels you show in your photo.

Originally Posted by 8.1PWR

I have 2002 Chevy Silverado wheels with 265/75R16 tires. I purchased the conversion lug nuts to be able to use the center caps. Attachment 1643599

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by thetruckrman

Please tell me about the conversion kit needed... I have a 1970 C20 Camper Special with 8-lug wheels. I am considering getting the same Sliverado wheels you show in your photo.

The conversion lug nuts he's referring to are dual thread and allow use of the newer caps on a truck with English measure studs. The size usually needed is 1/2" for the 8 lug trucks with drum brakes before 1971. However, if your truck's front brakes have been converted from the original front drums to discs, you'll probably need 9/16" lug nuts for the front. Of course, all 4 wheels may have been converted from 1/2". All that just boils down to the fact you'll need confirm the size you'll need.

Also, if your axle is a Dana you may need to purchase spacers for the rear wheels. I think 1/2" usually will do it. Then the studs would likely need to be replaced with a longer version.

Here are some eBay listings showing the options:
All 32, 1/2"- http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...270283?vxp=mtr

All 32, 9/16"- http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...item3ae5d4da01

He also sells lots of 16 and occasionally has a listing for a mixed lot of 16 of each size.

[deereboy8r]

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[Mayo]

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Nice, thats my truck you used as an example. I've had those rims on there for 6 years now.

[RichardJ]

The 8 lug, H2 Hummer wheel will fit the 8 lug DANA 60, Eaton and 14 bolt corporate axle.
The problem is that most hub covers will not fit over the DANA hub.
Davepl spaced the H2 wheel out on the rears, so he could use the late style GMC covers and clear the hub.

When I picked up my H2 wheels, I bolted them directly to the DANA and spaced the Hummer caps out on the rears. I have since found a good set of GMC covers, but haven't gotten around to either making cover spacers or spacing the wheel out.

2nd picture shows front wheel with standard H2 cover mounting and 3rd with spacer needed to clear DANA hub.

[FirstOwner69]

I've posted several times earlier in this thread but just realized I hadn't posted a picture of the H2 wheels actually installed on my truck.

Just to clarify regarding the recent comments about needing spacers with the H2s on the Dana 60. That's true. However, my tuck has an Eaton axle and did not require spacers to use the 2001-2007 Chey/GMC caps on the rear.

Incidentally, I still prefer the H2s on my truck. Perhaps, it's the color contrast of white wheels and maroon paint or the fact I'd looked at the white wheels for 48 years.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

The 8 lug, H2 Hummer wheel will fit the 8 lug DANA 60, Eaton and 14 bolt corporate axle.
The problem is that most hub covers will not fit over the DANA hub.
Davepl spaced the H2 wheel out on the rears, so he could use the late style GMC covers and clear the hub.

When I picked up my H2 wheels, I bolted them directly to the DANA and spaced the Hummer caps out on the rears. I have since found a good set of GMC covers, but haven't gotten around to either making cover spacers or spacing the wheel out.

2nd picture shows front wheel with standard H2 cover mounting and 3rd with spacer needed to clear DANA hub.

DAMN, that's a nice looking truck! Is that the original paint color (the blue)? I won't be changing mine from Hugger Orange, but I'm curious.

[NoStopN]

I suppose a quick internet search would be in order so we could each identify which axle we have.

[Signkutter]

So how are spacers made for the caps to fit over a Dana 60?

[limo gears]

got some external thread lug nuts now...

[Signkutter]

If I have a Dana 60 8 lug rear on a 2 wheel drive C20.... is it safe to use 1.5 inch thick wheel spacers ( the kind that bolt to the hub and have their own lugs/studs)? i have 14.5 mil on the front and 1/2 lugs on the rear and would like to match them up plus be able to mount hub caps or center caps

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by Signkutter

If I have a Dana 60 8 lug rear on a 2 wheel drive C20.... is it safe to use 1.5 inch thick wheel spacers ( the kind that bolt to the hub and have their own lugs/studs)? i have 14.5 mil on the front and 1/2 lugs on the rear and would like to match them up plus be able to mount hub caps or center caps

I'm not sure of the safety aspect, but there's no way you should need 1.5 inch spacers to gain adequate clearance to use the late model factory caps. Of course the thickness needed will be somewhat variable depending on the thickness of the wheel mounting flange (not sure that's the correct term).

Perhaps davepl can provide further info on what he used with his H2 wheels.

[midniteblues]

Few pages back I put a pic up of my bare f*rd accuride wheels.
here they are finally on the truck with 245/75/16.

[Killer Bee]

[JNDewes]

Here's my current wheels. 750 x 16 x 6 "Widow Makers." Haven't seen any other trucks with white hubs. I'd like to keep the same look but definitely want to get rid of the current rims. Will probably get the 16 x 8 Vintiques and have them powder coated white. Does anyone know if Vintiques will do powder coating? I know American Racing makes custom wheels as well.

[Signkutter]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

I'm not sure of the safety aspect, but there's no way you should need 1.5 inch spacers to gain adequate clearance to use the late model factory caps. Of course the thickness needed will be somewhat variable depending on the thickness of the wheel mounting flange (not sure that's the correct term).

Perhaps davepl can provide further info on what he used with his H2 wheels.

Thanks for the reply. 1.5 inch thick spacers are the thinnest I could find...maybe something to do with structural integrity as the spacers have their own lugs.

I am taking a different approach to the problem now...I am currently in the process of switching out the DANA 60 open diff rear for a 14 bolt Full floater off an 87 1 ton. The hub seems to be a good bit less protrusive and may allow for hub caps and will definitely allow for screw-on center caps....now I'm stuck with 1.5 inch spacers ....

[mcmlxix]

I'm pretty sure you have to find center caps from a dually truck to be deep enough to have clearance for H2 wheel....

This site has some measurements...

http://www.hubcaps-wheelcovers.com/c...enter_caps.htm

[special-K]

Wheel Vintiques 82 Series 16 x 8 with 285/75 Goodyear DuraTracs




Waiting to do hubcaps for now. I have N.O.S. I don't want to run till the truck is cherry. Thinking about making a pair of fronts from some #2s in stainless I have

[midniteblues]

Started loosely assembling my 8ft step bed in anticipation of getting the wack fitting beat fleetside off.

I can raise the floor with the stepper and make it fit on the dump frame easier than a fleet....plus I like the stepper look better on a 4x4.

Picked up another sport comp water temp guage since my old one went south and a small tach.
The kid has this same tach in his truck and its nice, not big and bulky.

I plan on getting the new pto cables hooked up this week I have one on allready but I gotta build brackets for the pto and dump valve.

I've been looking too build some duel's off my manifolds but wow is it gonna be tight with the pto in the way, just might be easier too put the y pipe back on.

Oh and cleaned up a oe front bumper and started putting it on. I'm thinking for now oe bumper and grill guard till I can find a winch.

Also grabbed this square body c member and skid plate this week from the jy gonna try too make it work.

I need to find some lift blocks and u bolts for the rear to level this thing out.

The 205's look good there tim.

Could a swore I was on the wdydtyttt thread...whoops

[BlueBullet]

'05 ish Dodge 17" rims early 2000's center caps

[NoStopN]

Originally Posted by BlueBullet

'05 ish Dodge 17" rims early 2000's center caps

I've thought about getting a set of those. I wasn't sure about whether the offset would require spacers. Good thing about Dodge rims is that Dodge still uses Dana axles, so they should fit over the center bore hole.