H2 wheels with GMC center caps?

[Jahloha]

Also, what is this about me needing conversion lug nuts?

[Jahloha]

Something like these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...item3a9aaa701d

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by Jahloha

Sorry, I meant the center caps from eBay. The wheels are chrome and original.

I just hate buying off eBay sometimes...if you know what I mean.

I know that's what you meant, and there are a lot of import caps on ebay. There are also many previously silver genuine H2 wheels that have been chromed. So, be careful unless that doesn't bother you. They are different.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by Jahloha

Something like these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...item3a9aaa701d

Yes, but those won't fit a 71 or 72. They require 9/16". Lug Nut King also has them listed.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-LUG-NUTS-...item462b658394

I see you have a 70. With your disc conversion you may need 9/16" in front and 1/2" in rear.

[davepl]

I could be wrong, but I don't think these were chrome from the factory. At least the set I bought look to have been chromed after the fact.

Don't forget the lug nuts with the correct tapered snout and the "shoulder" threads for the fake black plastic lug nuts in the center cap, they screw down onto them.

I wound up getting everything except the wheels studs and the spacers I needed to clear the Dana60 off eBay. As a side benefit it (in my case) brings the rear track width out a bit, making it closer to the front. Why they had a narrower rear track than up front I cannot imagine. What possible advantage could there be? Stability? Beats me.

In my case, as mentioned in the post before mine, I needed 9/16" lug nuts because I had converted to '72 front discs, and post-70 parts are the larger lug stud. If you had all 1970 equipment I don't know if you could stick with 1/2" studs on these wheels. That'd be a good thing to know, maybe FirstOwner69 can speak to that.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Wow, by far the best looking looking "modern" option I've seen for the 8 luggers.

Dave, your trucks looks awesome!

[derotoreut]

H2 wheels were available in chrome or alloy type finish. I bought stock chrome factory wheels.

By conversion lugs I mean to be able to adapt to the external threads to mount the center caps. Since I did a front disc conversion I had to use 9/16" in front and 1/2" in rear. No big deal.

I have Eaton HO52 corporate rear end. No problem fitting center caps on the rear.

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by davepl

I could be wrong, but I don't think these were chrome from the factory. At least the set I bought look to have been chromed after the fact.

Don't forget the lug nuts with the correct tapered snout and the "shoulder" threads for the fake black plastic lug nuts in the center cap, they screw down onto them.

I wound up getting everything except the wheels studs and the spacers I needed to clear the Dana60 off eBay. As a side benefit it (in my case) brings the rear track width out a bit, making it closer to the front. Why they had a narrower rear track than up front I cannot imagine. What possible advantage could there be? Stability? Beats me.

In my case, as mentioned in the post before mine, I needed 9/16" lug nuts because I had converted to '72 front discs, and post-70 parts are the larger lug stud. If you had all 1970 equipment I don't know if you could stick with 1/2" studs on these wheels. That'd be a good thing to know, maybe FirstOwner69 can speak to that.

Originally Posted by derotoreut

H2 wheels were available in chrome or alloy type finish. I bought stock chrome factory wheels.

By conversion lugs I mean to be able to adapt to the external threads to mount the center caps. Since I did a front disc conversion I had to use 9/16" in front and 1/2" in rear. No big deal.

I have Eaton HO52 corporate rear end. No problem fitting center caps on the rear.

Hey guys, I just got my center caps in the mail and they are plastic? Was expecting a metal chrome plated.

Are your guys' plastic as well? Just want to make sure I have a similar product before I open every package.

Heres some pics:

[FirstOwner69]

Plastic is correct. However, your caps appear to be aftermarket.

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Plastic is correct.

Awesome, thanks for the quick feedback.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by Jahloha

Awesome, thanks for the quick feedback.

Did you see the addition I made to that response?

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by davepl

I could be wrong, but I don't think these were chrome from the factory. At least the set I bought look to have been chromed after the fact.

Don't forget the lug nuts with the correct tapered snout and the "shoulder" threads for the fake black plastic lug nuts in the center cap, they screw down onto them.

I wound up getting everything except the wheels studs and the spacers I needed to clear the Dana60 off eBay. As a side benefit it (in my case) brings the rear track width out a bit, making it closer to the front. Why they had a narrower rear track than up front I cannot imagine. What possible advantage could there be? Stability? Beats me.

In my case, as mentioned in the post before mine, I needed 9/16" lug nuts because I had converted to '72 front discs, and post-70 parts are the larger lug stud. If you had all 1970 equipment I don't know if you could stick with 1/2" studs on these wheels. That'd be a good thing to know, maybe FirstOwner69 can speak to that.

Im going with the discs up from, kit from POL. And still considering the rear end, either Eaton rear disc kit or get a 14 bolt up in there.

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Did you see the addition I made to that response?

Yeah, I did. And they are aftermarket, made in Taiwan. Got them for $95, official Chevy parts had them almost $80 for one unit. Did you guys find them somewhere for cheaper?

[FirstOwner69]

Got mine on ebay for $112 a couple years ago. GM in a 4-pack. The other day I saw the same for $140 http://www.ebay.com/itm/321537686276...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT . My guess is that the GM caps are not as plentiful now. Therefore, the higher price.

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Got mine on ebay for $112 a couple years ago. GM in a 4-pack. The other day I saw the same for $149. My guess is that the GM caps are not as plentiful now. Therefore, the higher price.

Wonder if the additional $50 is worth getting GM parts? If they are plastic too, would be hard to justify shipping these ones back and paying additional funds for the plastic.

Wonder if there are any other options for center caps for these wheels? I love the bowtie in the cap, but would also be fine with something all chrome, something really simple

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by Jahloha

Wonder if there are any other options for center caps for these wheels? I love the bowtie in the cap, but would also be fine with something all chrome, something really simple

Here's a picture of 1988-2000 caps on the 2001-2007 wheels our caps were made for. Not sure how deep they are, but if they fit the 2001-2007 Chevy/GMC wheels, I'd bet, at least diameter-wise, they'd fit the H2s.

[Jahloha]

Update:

Went ahead and bought the Cooper Discoverer's from Discount Tire. Very impressed with the tread, price ($730 out the door), and Discount's customer service. Excited to see these mounted as my build up develops!

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COMPARISON (to what was on the truck)

[derotoreut]

Originally Posted by Jahloha

Update:

Went ahead and bought the Cooper Discoverer's from Discount Tire. Very impressed with the tread, price ($730 out the door), and Discount's customer service. Excited to see these mounted as my build up develops!

What size tires?

[Jahloha]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

What size tires?

Same as yours: 285/70/17

[udownwitkj]

Originally Posted by derotoreut

Here is what I've learned so far for the H2 wheels:

17" Dia.
8-lug X 6.5" BC
4-1/2" Hub Dia.
8-1/2" width (9-3/4" overall rim width)
5-1/2" Backspace which translates to 3/4" (19 mm) positive offset

I purchased OEM Chevy 16" center caps P/N 9597169 / 9597170 which are 2001-2007. They fit perfectly on the H2 rims with no mods required. I need to buy conversion lug nuts next.

I am not sure about my tires. I want to run a bigger tire, like 285/70-17. I just want to be sure they will fit without any clearance problems.

Will they fit over the huge rear FF hub on a '97 Suburban 2500? I have been searching the internet for a few days trying to come up with the best way to go about it. I bought the machine silver H2 wheels because i thought they might match the two tone silver on the truck. This is more work than i imagined finding a suitable cap.

[Shinysideup]

Originally Posted by udownwitkj

Will they fit over the huge rear FF hub on a '97 Suburban 2500? I have been searching the internet for a few days trying to come up with the best way to go about it. I bought the machine silver H2 wheels because i thought they might match the two tone silver on the truck. This is more work than i imagined finding a suitable cap.

These GMC caps fit. They dont have that "star" pattern in the middle just smooth. You will need the lugs with threads on outside too.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Set-of-4...BXn0Zz&vxp=mtr

[K20-Bowtie]

Anyone found center caps that work with a 67-72 K-20? That is, having access to the front locking hubs and large caps that accommodate the rear hubs?

[71blksuper4x4]

Originally Posted by K20-Bowtie

Anyone found center caps that work with a 67-72 K-20? That is, having access to the front locking hubs and large caps that accommodate the rear hubs?

Dually caps, you will need a 4” or so hole saw to cut the center out of the front.

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Dually caps, you will need a 4” or so hole saw to cut the center out of the front.

What year dually caps are to thinking of? Are you sure they will fit into the center recess on the H2 wheels? I think the outside diameter may be too large.

What is the actual front hub diameter on a 4X4?

[71blksuper4x4]

I had a 14 bolt full floater on my crew cab build while starting the build. I also cut the centers out of the front caps when I wound up using them on my 1 ton 4x4.