are chevy 6 lugs all the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tom71 · 03-28-2006, 05:05 PM

are modern chevy 6 lugs the same as the ones on my blazer 4x4?

bpmcgee · 03-28-2006, 05:18 PM

In terms of circle diameter, yes. In fact, I put (temporarily) modern 6-lug rims on my '60.

The part that didn't quite match was the size of the hole in the middle for the spindle to stick out of. The modern one was a hair smaller than the old one. Not a big deal with these rims, but it might matter with fancy alloys.

Brian

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-28-2006, 05:30 PM

Agreed, some wheels need to be OPENED UP for lack of a better word
for the locking hubs to slide through them and bolt up, but the pattern
is the same as far as the bolt circle, what wheels are you thinking of ?

*Beware of the backspacing to clear things such as brakes / suspension

tom71 · 03-28-2006, 06:15 PM

im thinking of some cheap ones , craigs list, ect just want to know what to look out for ! any suggestions?

bpmcgee · 03-28-2006, 06:38 PM

The ones that I got were from a 3/4 ton van. Butt ugly, but definitely cheap -- $15 each WITH TIRE

Brian

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-28-2006, 06:49 PM

You can usually find these around $100 or less w/ out the rings
and centers, I have seen them go as low as $50 a set. (15 x 8)

ClassicStyle · 03-29-2006, 01:17 PM

i got those for my 82' $25 a piece, with 4 center's and 3 rings. still pefer the alcoa's on my 72'

look good on it toooo

-Cameron

tom71 · 03-30-2006, 01:10 AM

ok how about aftermarket alloys any pics

89 crew · 03-30-2006, 02:37 AM

I had problems with the spacing when i tried to put 94 alloys on a 77 k-10. they wanted to drag on the calipers.

Huck · 03-30-2006, 10:01 AM

All chevy 6 lug wheels ARE NOT THE SAME!!! Found that out the hard way. The standard 6 lug wheels on a pre 71 truck do not have the same internal contour so that when you bolt them onto a 4x4 chev Blazer, they will bind off on the front brake caliper when you tighten them. So I would assume you need to be careful with any 6 lug you consider for the stepback spacing.

Had a blazer on my 4 poster lift--tried to just push it off the ramp and thought the brakes were just rusted in place so I started towing the blazer off with my Kubota tractor--it towed the entire 4 poster lift with the blazer on it~~~~~~across the barn floor!

13lazer · 03-30-2006, 11:51 AM

the bolt pattern is 6 on 5.5" center to center of opposing studs. same as lexus, toyota, some datsuns, and others im sure. the centerbores and offsets are another matter. i recently found out that the bolt patterns are somewhat standardized for most car companies. a few like mopar and some europeans use oddball patterns. i have an extra set of 17's from a lexus lx 470 that look ok. but i need adapters at about $40 each on the rear of my c5 to move them out an inch or so before i can run them.

03-28-2006, 05:05 PM	#1
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	are chevy 6 lugs all the same? are modern chevy 6 lugs the same as the ones on my blazer 4x4? __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile Last edited by tom71; 03-28-2006 at 05:06 PM.

03-28-2006, 05:18 PM	#2
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? In terms of circle diameter, yes. In fact, I put (temporarily) modern 6-lug rims on my '60. The part that didn't quite match was the size of the hole in the middle for the spindle to stick out of. The modern one was a hair smaller than the old one. Not a big deal with these rims, but it might matter with fancy alloys. Brian

03-28-2006, 05:30 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? Agreed, some wheels need to be OPENED UP for lack of a better word for the locking hubs to slide through them and bolt up, but the pattern is the same as far as the bolt circle, what wheels are you thinking of ? Beware of the backspacing to clear things such as brakes / suspension __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 03-28-2006 at 05:31 PM.*

03-28-2006, 06:15 PM	#4
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? im thinking of some cheap ones , craigs list, ect just want to know what to look out for ! any suggestions? __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile Last edited by tom71; 03-28-2006 at 06:20 PM.

03-28-2006, 06:38 PM	#5
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? The ones that I got were from a 3/4 ton van. Butt ugly, but definitely cheap -- $15 each WITH TIRE Brian

03-28-2006, 06:49 PM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? You can usually find these around $100 or less w/ out the rings and centers, I have seen them go as low as $50 a set. (15 x 8) Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-29-2006, 01:17 PM	#7
ClassicStyle Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 215	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? i got those for my 82' $25 a piece, with 4 center's and 3 rings. still pefer the alcoa's on my 72' look good on it toooo -Cameron __________________ 1972 Dark blue, Cst, Highlander Last edited by ClassicStyle; 03-29-2006 at 01:17 PM.

03-30-2006, 01:10 AM	#8
tom71 what happened to flint mi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego Posts: 437	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? ok how about aftermarket alloys any pics __________________ 71 swb 2wd fleet frame off in progress 72 4x4 blazer daily driver 70 olds cutlass s mint condition owned by a grandma 56 gmc 2wd project waitng 97 fiance mobile

03-30-2006, 02:37 AM	#9
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? I had problems with the spacing when i tried to put 94 alloys on a 77 k-10. they wanted to drag on the calipers.

03-30-2006, 10:01 AM	#10
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? All chevy 6 lug wheels ARE NOT THE SAME!!! Found that out the hard way. The standard 6 lug wheels on a pre 71 truck do not have the same internal contour so that when you bolt them onto a 4x4 chev Blazer, they will bind off on the front brake caliper when you tighten them. So I would assume you need to be careful with any 6 lug you consider for the stepback spacing. Had a blazer on my 4 poster lift--tried to just push it off the ramp and thought the brakes were just rusted in place so I started towing the blazer off with my Kubota tractor--it towed the entire 4 poster lift with the blazer on it~~~~~~across the barn floor!

03-30-2006, 11:51 AM	#11
13lazer 13lazers' blazers Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 152	Re: are chevy 6 lugs all the same? the bolt pattern is 6 on 5.5" center to center of opposing studs. same as lexus, toyota, some datsuns, and others im sure. the centerbores and offsets are another matter. i recently found out that the bolt patterns are somewhat standardized for most car companies. a few like mopar and some europeans use oddball patterns. i have an extra set of 17's from a lexus lx 470 that look ok. but i need adapters at about $40 each on the rear of my c5 to move them out an inch or so before i can run them.



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