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cable666guy · 05-18-2011, 01:33 AM

Those Hummer wheels have that old Vector Turbine look that's just right on these squares...Nice!!

nerphin · 05-18-2011, 04:14 PM

Here is another of mine. Like TexasJeff said, all you need are the lug nuts. They fit the hubs perfect.

spudz · 05-31-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nerphin

Here is another of mine. Like TexasJeff said, all you need are the lug nuts. They fit the hubs perfect.

I like em, what size tire are you running?

nerphin · 05-31-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

I like em, what size tire are you running?

They are 255/65R17, thanks.

Devillusion · 05-31-2011, 12:51 AM

So do the newer lug nuts fit the old studs then? Or is there something else to be done to make the newer caps fit?

ghettoluxury · 05-31-2011, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Devillusion

So do the newer lug nuts fit the old studs then? Or is there something else to be done to make the newer caps fit?

Lug pattern is the same. Conversion lug nuts need to be purchased.

lilpoindexter · 06-11-2011, 02:59 PM

DAMN...so many choices with 6 lugs.

ghettoluxury · 06-11-2011, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

DAMN...so many choices with 6 lugs.

I know these 8 lugs are killin me, can pick up 6 lug all day long on craigslist

russgt · 06-12-2011, 09:45 AM

Recentered H1s with 33s. Need to finish the axle swap before I can put them on

Mr Pops · 06-12-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

I know these 8 lugs are killin me, can pick up 6 lug all day long on craigslist

I find that there's just as much for 8 lug as there is for 6 when I'm surfing Kijiji. There seems to be alot of guys selling brand new take offs from their new 2500/3500 GM's since the factory 17's, 18's and 20's aren't good enough for someone who just spent 80k on a truck..

Mr Pops · 07-01-2011, 09:59 PM

Finally got some tires mounted on my H2 wheels.. ended up getting a deal on some 35x12.5 Pro Comp A/T's

sean1969c10 · 06-12-2011, 10:33 AM

Those H-2 wheels look sweet on these trucks!!!

rickwalkerjr · 09-26-2011, 07:11 PM

Glad I found this thread, I bought a '76 Camper Special that has white wagon wheels that are driving me crazy and I wondered if the newer 8 lug GM wheels would fit. now i will be on the lookout for a set of chrome steel wheel take-offs. Thanks fellas!!

Mr Pops · 09-26-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rickwalkerjr

Glad I found this thread, I bought a '76 Camper Special that has white wagon wheels that are driving me crazy and I wondered if the newer 8 lug GM wheels would fit. now i will be on the lookout for a set of chrome steel wheel take-offs. Thanks fellas!!

SeanPaintsFlames · 09-27-2011, 10:14 PM

Ughh. The 5x5 lugs are making me crazy!!! All of those look really good and are pretty cheap on CL. I can't find anything below $700 just for wheels.

RoughKuntry · 08-06-2013, 11:03 PM

Alright, I have a Super Custom 73 with 19.5 8 Lug Military Skinnies. I am looking to put 285/75R16 but all I know are the rim size is a R16.

73 Super Custom 350 5.7 v8

arrover · 08-08-2013, 09:49 PM

I posted this the other day but it fits this thread and might help someone. I just put H2 rims and 285/70-17 tires on my 82 crew cab. There are pictures in my build thread and here's a video I put together. Skip to the last third to see the new and old lug nuts compared.

Classic GM Truck with Newer GM Wheels -...

BONUSCAB · 08-08-2013, 10:44 PM

Where was this thread when i was looking!?!?!??! LOL!

bojak · 08-09-2013, 11:05 AM

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bojak · 08-09-2013, 11:41 AM

I cant resize my trucks photo enough to make it work for uploading. Same wheel as on silver truck but in argent.

BONUSCAB · 02-21-2014, 05:27 PM

Here's my CC with a less common style of H2's. The rubbing on the drag link on right turns is terrible. It needs a lift ASAP. Anyone else have that issue? Is there a work around aside from a lift?

arrover · 02-21-2014, 06:06 PM

I will have to check but I don't think mine are rubbing there. I'm thinking you can adjust the steering stops on the Dana 60 to prevent it but that's just off the top of my head without looking at mine.

03vorteczr2 · 03-13-2014, 09:55 AM

I have 08 gmc wheels on my crewcab with 315's and they rub on the drag link also. I did extend the steering stop as a temporary fix and it is working great so far. The only bad part about that is it makes the turning radius even bigger than it already is.

Anchorism · 03-13-2014, 10:42 AM

Im very glad someone started this thread! Ive been trying to get some ideas doing the H2 wheels myself...

03vorteczr2 · 03-13-2014, 02:09 PM

Here is the pic again. I messed up the other one.

05-18-2011, 01:33 AM	#1
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Those Hummer wheels have that old Vector Turbine look that's just right on these squares...Nice!!

05-18-2011, 04:14 PM	#2
nerphin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: pnw Posts: 93	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Here is another of mine. Like TexasJeff said, all you need are the lug nuts. They fit the hubs perfect. __________________ 1994 K1500 Suburban, 5.7/4L60E

05-31-2011, 12:51 AM	#5
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps So do the newer lug nuts fit the old studs then? Or is there something else to be done to make the newer caps fit? __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

06-11-2011, 02:59 PM	#7
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,134	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps DAMN...so many choices with 6 lugs.

06-12-2011, 09:45 AM	#9
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Recentered H1s with 33s. Need to finish the axle swap before I can put them on __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

07-01-2011, 09:59 PM	#11
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Finally got some tires mounted on my H2 wheels.. ended up getting a deal on some 35x12.5 Pro Comp A/T's Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

06-12-2011, 10:33 AM	#12
sean1969c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Powhatan, Va. Posts: 376	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Those H-2 wheels look sweet on these trucks!!! __________________ Sean "If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" 1960 Chevy Impala Sedan - my 25 year search is over!! 1969 C-10 longbed - Nice day DD 1970 Chevy Nova - Street and Strip Project 2002 Acura MDX my DD 2007 Honda Odssey - My Wife's "Mommy Van"

09-26-2011, 07:11 PM	#13
rickwalkerjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 1	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Glad I found this thread, I bought a '76 Camper Special that has white wagon wheels that are driving me crazy and I wondered if the newer 8 lug GM wheels would fit. now i will be on the lookout for a set of chrome steel wheel take-offs. Thanks fellas!!

09-27-2011, 10:14 PM	#15
SeanPaintsFlames Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buford, Ga. Posts: 339	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Ughh. The 5x5 lugs are making me crazy!!! All of those look really good and are pretty cheap on CL. I can't find anything below $700 just for wheels. __________________ My 68 cougar restomod build:HERE

08-06-2013, 11:03 PM	#16
RoughKuntry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington Posts: 238	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Alright, I have a Super Custom 73 with 19.5 8 Lug Military Skinnies. I am looking to put 285/75R16 but all I know are the rim size is a R16. 73 Super Custom 350 5.7 v8 __________________ RoughKuntry 73 GMC 25 HUNDRED :Sold 79 GMC High Sierra 4x4 (Ma-Duece) :Sold 99 Chevrolet LS 4.8l/5 Speed Manual 4x4 :Selling 88 Chevrolet Burban 2500 4x4 :Buying

08-08-2013, 10:44 PM	#18
BONUSCAB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: east troy, WI Posts: 341	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Where was this thread when i was looking!?!?!??! LOL!

08-09-2013, 11:05 AM	#19
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps here's other versions. First is mine silver tuck is a board member here.[ATTACH][/ATTACH]

08-09-2013, 11:41 AM	#20
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps I cant resize my trucks photo enough to make it work for uploading. Same wheel as on silver truck but in argent.

02-21-2014, 05:27 PM	#21
BONUSCAB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: east troy, WI Posts: 341	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Here's my CC with a less common style of H2's. The rubbing on the drag link on right turns is terrible. It needs a lift ASAP. Anyone else have that issue? Is there a work around aside from a lift? __________________ Few things in life will make you look stupider than putting a dollar sign after a number.

02-21-2014, 06:06 PM	#22
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps I will have to check but I don't think mine are rubbing there. I'm thinking you can adjust the steering stops on the Dana 60 to prevent it but that's just off the top of my head without looking at mine. __________________ 1982 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 - "River Truck" build thread 1973-1987(91) Chevy/GMC How-To Videos



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03-13-2014, 09:55 AM	#23
03vorteczr2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 23	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps I have 08 gmc wheels on my crewcab with 315's and they rub on the drag link also. I did extend the steering stop as a temporary fix and it is working great so far. The only bad part about that is it makes the turning radius even bigger than it already is.

03-13-2014, 10:42 AM	#24
Anchorism Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dublin Ohio Posts: 203	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Im very glad someone started this thread! Ive been trying to get some ideas doing the H2 wheels myself...

03-13-2014, 02:09 PM	#25
03vorteczr2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 23	Re: 73-87 OEM Wheel Swaps Here is the pic again. I messed up the other one.

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