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71Shortbed · 12-03-2004, 07:22 PM

Is it normal to have a gap between the inside edge of the trim ring and the wheel? Trim rings are 2 inches deep but I don't know how wide the wheels are. Does a 2 inch ring sound normal? Maybe I have van rings on a deeper wheel???

lazygaurd · 12-03-2004, 07:42 PM

Those look like the narrow van rallys, which I think are only about 6" instead of the 8" ones. You could look for the narrow rings which I think are aftermarket and fairly cheap.

71Shortbed · 12-03-2004, 07:45 PM

Maybe I'll start over with a set of 8 inch rims and new rings. Tires are 235/75/15. Will they be a good fit on an 8 inch rim?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-03-2004, 08:05 PM

Believe it or not they made 3" deep trim rings for those rims. My Dad has 'em on his '85 1/2 ton Burb. Here's some at ChevyDuty.com for $20 each:

http://www.chevyduty.com/store/prodi...item=5&mitem=9

**john** · 12-03-2004, 08:12 PM

These are 7" wheels with 3" rings. You can see the diff. John

71Shortbed · 12-05-2004, 02:11 PM

The gap is between the center of the wheel, where it is welded to the rim, and the ring. The rings are 2 inches deep but I think a 3 inch would be too deep to fit. Was there a 2.5 inch or 2.75 inch deep ring for these wheels?

**PICKMUP** · 12-05-2004, 03:26 PM

Those are the skinny van ralleys...probably 6" or less (not 7""). The size is stamped on the wheel. Those rings work good on wider ralleys and show off more of the paint on the wheels.
Here is pic of 8" ralley (5-lug) with the wide rings.
7" ralley (5-lug) with the narrow rings , and
8" ralley (6-lug) with the narrow rings.

chevydog66 · 12-05-2004, 06:15 PM

I believe the trim rings are suppose to have a sharper more defined edge on them. More of a squared edge rather than the rounded ones like you have. At least my 72 GMC did. I think the squared ones look better, myself. Just my .02.

71Shortbed · 12-05-2004, 06:20 PM

I think you are right Chevydog.... I pulled a ring off and they have a 93 date stamp. Don't know what they came off of. I like the squared one better myself.

low 84 · 12-05-2004, 07:10 PM

those do apear to be van rally wheels, which are 15x6.5 (i'm sure on this because i was just at the yard looking for a set and its stamped 15x6.5 in the door jams of the chevy vandura's). the 2 inch ring is the correct ring for them. i doubt you will find a wider one that will fit

71Shortbed · 12-05-2004, 07:17 PM

I was cruising the internet and found exactly what you are describing and it looked identical. I'm going to go with a wider set of rallys (8 inch) with deeper rings. That should work better with the 235/75 tires I have on there. Thanks

12-03-2004, 07:22 PM	#1
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	Whats up with these rims? Is it normal to have a gap between the inside edge of the trim ring and the wheel? Trim rings are 2 inches deep but I don't know how wide the wheels are. Does a 2 inch ring sound normal? Maybe I have van rings on a deeper wheel??? Attached Images

12-03-2004, 07:42 PM	#2
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	rim ? Those look like the narrow van rallys, which I think are only about 6" instead of the 8" ones. You could look for the narrow rings which I think are aftermarket and fairly cheap.

12-03-2004, 08:05 PM	#4
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Believe it or not they made 3" deep trim rings for those rims. My Dad has 'em on his '85 1/2 ton Burb. Here's some at ChevyDuty.com for $20 each: http://www.chevyduty.com/store/prodi...item=5&mitem=9 __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-03-2004, 08:12 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	These are 7" wheels with 3" rings. You can see the diff. John Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

12-05-2004, 02:11 PM	#6
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	Clarification... The gap is between the center of the wheel, where it is welded to the rim, and the ring. The rings are 2 inches deep but I think a 3 inch would be too deep to fit. Was there a 2.5 inch or 2.75 inch deep ring for these wheels?

12-03-2004, 07:45 PM	#3
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	Maybe I'll start over with a set of 8 inch rims and new rings. Tires are 235/75/15. Will they be a good fit on an 8 inch rim?

12-05-2004, 03:26 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Those are the skinny van ralleys...probably 6" or less (not 7""). The size is stamped on the wheel. Those rings work good on wider ralleys and show off more of the paint on the wheels. Here is pic of 8" ralley (5-lug) with the wide rings. 7" ralley (5-lug) with the narrow rings , and 8" ralley (6-lug) with the narrow rings. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

12-05-2004, 06:15 PM	#8
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	I believe the trim rings are suppose to have a sharper more defined edge on them. More of a squared edge rather than the rounded ones like you have. At least my 72 GMC did. I think the squared ones look better, myself. Just my .02. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

12-05-2004, 06:20 PM	#9
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	I think you are right Chevydog.... I pulled a ring off and they have a 93 date stamp. Don't know what they came off of. I like the squared one better myself.

12-05-2004, 07:10 PM	#10
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	those do apear to be van rally wheels, which are 15x6.5 (i'm sure on this because i was just at the yard looking for a set and its stamped 15x6.5 in the door jams of the chevy vandura's). the 2 inch ring is the correct ring for them. i doubt you will find a wider one that will fit __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

12-05-2004, 07:17 PM	#11
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	I was cruising the internet and found exactly what you are describing and it looked identical. I'm going to go with a wider set of rallys (8 inch) with deeper rings. That should work better with the 235/75 tires I have on there. Thanks



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