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01-12-2009, 09:59 PM | #1 |
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Any period stock wheel will always be harder to find because they are no longer manufactured.The wide stock wheel ( 15" and 16.5" )was very popular on 4X4's in the early 70' till wagonwheels=white spokes caused them to dissappear. It is a swap meet type item or internet search, good old stuff is always hard to find. New wheels can be made, but is expensive.
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01-07-2009, 11:09 PM | #2 |
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I don't know, I thought they were 8 inches wide. Oh well, I don;t care any more!
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01-11-2009, 08:11 PM | #3 |
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heres mine on 15X8 ralleys,and 277/60/15's
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01-12-2009, 01:44 AM | #5 |
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Stockton wheel does not have a very good rep. I belong to another board that has a couple of threads on these guys. I would say pretty close to 90% of the people that have used them had horrible dealings and wouldn't use them again.
Personally Ive never used em. I wouldnt chance it. The stock steel (not ralleys, I dont consider them steelies) 8x15 6 lug wheels seem to come in waves...none out there for awhile and then all of a sudden a bunch come up for sale on the board. I have a set on one of my 4x4's and one spare set that aren't for sale. And an 8 lug set on my other 4x4. I really like the look of em. Last edited by CG; 01-12-2009 at 01:45 AM. |
01-12-2009, 06:44 AM | #6 |
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I think you`d be alright with Stockton Wheel ordering these wheels.They are a standard design.They custom build wheels and I imagine problems can come from that.8 x 15s were mass-produced at one time,so it should be an easy order to fill.
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01-12-2009, 09:06 AM | #7 |
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Here is a possible source for the 15x8s from the mil blazers. 1 ton axles from the pick ups as well.
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01-12-2009, 10:05 AM | #8 |
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Heres my 64... I know there is a company making 17 18 19 and 20" steel wheels... Summit Racing will have them soon... They are not cheap though! 18s are around $290.00 a wheel...
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01-12-2009, 10:21 AM | #9 |
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Yeah, you can get 20x8.5 Boss 338's(TT lookalikes)for under $200. I think I'd rather have the Boss wheels, they save me money.
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01-12-2009, 10:19 AM | #10 |
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Check these out...give you a few ideas on who to use and possibly not use. special-k may be correct. Personally I wouldnt chance it if you are in any kind of hurry.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...stockton+wheel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...stockton+wheel |
01-12-2009, 10:29 AM | #11 |
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Yeah,I can`t say for sure either.I`m just thinking these could be "stock" items which could make a difference compared to "custom built".I don`t know what the complaints were,but I`ve heard what CG says,too,and it would make me hesitate.I know I wouldn`t pay any company extra money for expedited service.That`s just through money away,IMO.How do you know they are doing anything faster than normal?I can`t see paying extra for a company to do what it should do for all orders.It feels alot better to wait for a part than to pay extra and wait.I`d never set myself up for that.
Check out Pete Paulsen Wheels. Bradlito,this thread is about steelies.
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01-12-2009, 05:44 PM | #12 |
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This is what i'm sitting on. The backs are the 6 lug ralies. Have a 69 rear in it. The truck is a 71 with the 69 front clip and doors. It's a mix match of wheels. At least it rolls.
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01-12-2009, 06:16 PM | #13 |
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love em:
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01-12-2009, 06:55 PM | #14 |
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Here is my truck. I don't really consider these steelies, but whatever. Apparently, they are off a newer style Dodge truck or van. But to me, they look like 8 lug Corvette Rallies.
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01-13-2009, 08:27 AM | #15 |
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Your`s may look taller due to the narrower profile.Mine are pretty short for a 33 also.Tire sizes are nominal dimensions,as opposed to actual,and vary rom manufacturer to manufacturer as well as between designs within the same company.Usually not noticable to the eye.
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I also have a set of stock 16.5 inch wheels with original hubcaps but I don't think they would look that great on my truck.
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01-13-2009, 03:42 PM | #17 |
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Can you get like a 255/55 or 265/50 tire for the 16.5?
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01-13-2009, 10:01 PM | #18 |
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No,those are newfangled sizes for light vehicles.16.5s are for truck tires.
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I am going to run one of these combos with 15x6's in front and 15x8's in the rear.
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01-13-2009, 05:13 PM | #20 |
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Here is my 67, rears are 15x12 with 31x13 tire fronts are 15x8,was a 327 currently changing it over to a BBC
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Is it tubbed? What is the backspace? Shortened rear? Widened rear?
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01-13-2009, 08:50 PM | #22 |
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here's my junk
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All original steelies on the 67, even original rubber on the spare.
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Nice little 67 Cooper!
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It is tubbed,but it is also coil spring/trailing arm,the rear is stock length,wheels are 15x12 with 8 inch backspacing
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