Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**dmjlambert** · 12-22-2022, 12:18 AM

I have a 1969 long bed pickup that I'm converting to stock height 5 lug 71-72 setup. I have these wheels (picture). I understand they are 1975 and later truck ralley wheels. I think they are 15x6.5 and they have P275/60R15 tires.
I am looking for a 5th wheel that I can use as a spare.
Are plain wheels that would have originally came on 71-72 and later trucks common and easy to find? What do I ask for if posting a want to buy ad, what do they look like, what are typical widths and tire sizes to use, and how much should they be worth?

**Palf70Step** · 12-22-2022, 05:32 AM

They could be a 15x6.5 or 15x7 or 15x8. I can't tell by picture. I cannot remember, but I think they may have the size stamped on the back of the wheel somewhere. I would imagine with the 275/60s they might be 8" wide or at least 7".

**special-K** · 12-22-2022, 07:08 AM

Not sure I'm clear on your plan. You are using the truck rallyes and want an OEM type spare and wondering if an OEM style, factory steelie, would be easier to find? That looks like maybe an 8" wheel. It may be easier to find a matching truck rallye wheel but either are pretty much the same to find. There was only one 15" wheel offered on a 2wd, 6" wide.

**dmjlambert** · 12-22-2022, 05:33 PM

I measured through one of the holes from one side to the other and it is about 8.5 inches, so accounting for the metal thickness I think these are 15x8 inch wheels. I have 4 of them. My goal is to have a spare and I don't care if it matches. I just want to be prepared and self-sufficient on the road. Probably a 6 or 6.5 inch wide wheel will be fine. I plan to put the spare in the original spare tire holder up under the bed.

**Already Gone** · 12-25-2022, 03:03 AM

Rim widths are measured like in this pic but realize more difficult with tire mounted.

**special-K** · 12-25-2022, 07:39 AM

You would be fine with any width, 6-8" wheel. I guess which ever you find first will do. I bet you could find a single 8" rallye to have a spare matching wheel in case one gets damaged. That should still fit in the spare carrier.

**dmjlambert** · 12-26-2022, 01:56 AM

Thanks, good information and I appreciate it. I put a want to buy ad in the parts section, no replies yet but I also see listings on eBay that may work out. I'll decide what to do in the next few days.

**mr48chev** · 12-26-2022, 02:27 AM

Had to read your post again to figure it out. A plain wheel for a spare shouldn't cost over 25.00 anywhere in the country if it is used. If you were here local I have two 15x8 wheels out back that are 5 on 5 that you could have. They came off an early 70's pickup and my wife bought them from a friend of mine who owned a wrecking yard to put studded snow tires on. That was around 1990 when she was driving a 79 Caprice ex cop car.
Point in case all of those old square Caprice cop cars had 5 on 5 x 15 wheels. Olds 98 rear wheel drive had 5 on 5. The Big Pontiac rear wheel drive had 5 on 5 wheels.

Meaning that you do not want to go out and pay extra because some clown says that a wheel is a "special chevy truck steel wheel".

Warrens69GMC · 12-26-2022, 09:23 AM

15x6 and 15x7 have the center of the wheel at the rim edge, 15x8 has the center 1" back. Will post pictures later.

it has been my experience these are 6.5 or 7's

Warrens69GMC · 12-26-2022, 01:26 PM

and these are 8's

**dmjlambert** · 03-11-2023, 02:18 PM

Thanks for the information folks. I ended up getting a 15x6.5 inch truck rallye wheel in fair condition from Outback Truck Parts for $40. I'm cleaning it up and will paint it and put one of my tires on it. I think it will make a good spare.

12-22-2022, 12:18 AM	#1
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,817	Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth I have a 1969 long bed pickup that I'm converting to stock height 5 lug 71-72 setup. I have these wheels (picture). I understand they are 1975 and later truck ralley wheels. I think they are 15x6.5 and they have P275/60R15 tires. I am looking for a 5th wheel that I can use as a spare. Are plain wheels that would have originally came on 71-72 and later trucks common and easy to find? What do I ask for if posting a want to buy ad, what do they look like, what are typical widths and tire sizes to use, and how much should they be worth? Attached Images

12-22-2022, 05:32 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth They could be a 15x6.5 or 15x7 or 15x8. I can't tell by picture. I cannot remember, but I think they may have the size stamped on the back of the wheel somewhere. I would imagine with the 275/60s they might be 8" wide or at least 7". __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-22-2022, 07:08 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth Not sure I'm clear on your plan. You are using the truck rallyes and want an OEM type spare and wondering if an OEM style, factory steelie, would be easier to find? That looks like maybe an 8" wheel. It may be easier to find a matching truck rallye wheel but either are pretty much the same to find. There was only one 15" wheel offered on a 2wd, 6" wide. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-22-2022, 05:33 PM	#4
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,817	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth I measured through one of the holes from one side to the other and it is about 8.5 inches, so accounting for the metal thickness I think these are 15x8 inch wheels. I have 4 of them. My goal is to have a spare and I don't care if it matches. I just want to be prepared and self-sufficient on the road. Probably a 6 or 6.5 inch wide wheel will be fine. I plan to put the spare in the original spare tire holder up under the bed. Attached Images

12-25-2022, 03:03 AM	#5
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12-25-2022, 07:39 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth You would be fine with any width, 6-8" wheel. I guess which ever you find first will do. I bet you could find a single 8" rallye to have a spare matching wheel in case one gets damaged. That should still fit in the spare carrier. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-26-2022, 01:56 AM	#7
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,817	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth Thanks, good information and I appreciate it. I put a want to buy ad in the parts section, no replies yet but I also see listings on eBay that may work out. I'll decide what to do in the next few days.

12-26-2022, 02:27 AM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,660	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth Had to read your post again to figure it out. A plain wheel for a spare shouldn't cost over 25.00 anywhere in the country if it is used. If you were here local I have two 15x8 wheels out back that are 5 on 5 that you could have. They came off an early 70's pickup and my wife bought them from a friend of mine who owned a wrecking yard to put studded snow tires on. That was around 1990 when she was driving a 79 Caprice ex cop car. Point in case all of those old square Caprice cop cars had 5 on 5 x 15 wheels. Olds 98 rear wheel drive had 5 on 5. The Big Pontiac rear wheel drive had 5 on 5 wheels. Meaning that you do not want to go out and pay extra because some clown says that a wheel is a "special chevy truck steel wheel". __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-26-2022, 09:23 AM	#9
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth 15x6 and 15x7 have the center of the wheel at the rim edge, 15x8 has the center 1" back. Will post pictures later. it has been my experience these are 6.5 or 7's Attached Images Last edited by Warrens69GMC; 12-26-2022 at 01:25 PM.

12-26-2022, 01:26 PM	#10
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,612	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth and these are 8's Attached Images

03-11-2023, 02:18 PM	#11
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,817	Re: Spare wheel, what to ask for and what they are worth Thanks for the information folks. I ended up getting a 15x6.5 inch truck rallye wheel in fair condition from Outback Truck Parts for $40. I'm cleaning it up and will paint it and put one of my tires on it. I think it will make a good spare.



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