Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jimmydean · 03-27-2006, 06:13 PM

I was told that GM changed the 6 lug wheel patern spacing in like '92 or something, is this correct? So a '00 wheel set will not fit on my '69? I tried a search, but got nothing.

1LoC10 · 03-27-2006, 06:24 PM

im not sure if you would need spacers or not, but heres one on a set of escalade wheels

lilred67 · 03-27-2006, 06:26 PM

i believe the bolt patern is the same but the back spacing and the center hole(hub hole) is smaller.these seem to be issues when putting late model wheels on '67-'72 trucks.

1969k10stepside · 03-27-2006, 06:27 PM

I thought I read the bolt pattern was different.

Blazer1970 · 03-27-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

I thought I read the bolt pattern was different.

The bolt circle is 6 on 5 1/2" for all years. Lilred67 is correct on why the wheels do not fit '87 and older trucks.

qksilver · 03-27-2006, 08:46 PM

I have a set of 4X4 late model wheels on a 72 burb I bought. The spoke king with a spear between the spokes. The PO said they were off of a 95 z-71. They fit fine, I even use 2 of them on a burb I towed back from Arizona because they has brand new tires on them.

jimmydean · 03-28-2006, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

im not sure if you would need spacers or not, but heres one on a set of escalade wheels

That's EXACTLY what I had in mind since I found a set on Craigs List for $150. The owner said the bolt patern was different, that's why I asked. Thanks for the help.

70 longbed · 03-30-2006, 02:48 PM

The bolt pattern is the same, but the back spacing is different and so is the size of the center hole. After resizing the center hole, i can use a 2000 chevy wheel on my 70, in the rear, but because of the offset it rubs the tie rod end on the front. You can purchase spacers, NOT THE OLD ALUMINUM SPACER, but a new style that bolts on to your wheel and you bolt the wheel on to it; lets you use the new style lug nuts for the center cap.

Not sure how they got those cad wheels on the truck, but at least had to enlarge the center hole.

yank · 03-30-2006, 03:36 PM

I have a set of budnik wheels that where off of a 2000 chevy truck. I had to use wheel spacers for them to work. I got them from here http://stores.ebay.com/CompleteValue...Q3amesstQQtZkm

70rs/ss · 03-30-2006, 03:46 PM

I am going the opposite way by putting a set of older truck ralley's on my 05 Yukon with 33X12.50X15 and a 6" lift. The wheels will fit except that the center hole is smaller on the new wheels because the hub size is smaller in the new trucks. The offset is also different usually 4" on the older stuff and like 6" on the new so 2" spacer and you are on your way!! Those Caddy wheels would be excellent on my K5, let me know if you pass on them!!

jimmydean · 03-30-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I am going the opposite way by putting a set of older truck ralley's on my 05 Yukon with 33X12.50X15 and a 6" lift. The wheels will fit except that the center hole is smaller on the new wheels because the hub size is smaller in the new trucks. The offset is also different usually 4" on the older stuff and like 6" on the new so 2" spacer and you are on your way!! Those Caddy wheels would be excellent on my K5, let me know if you pass on them!!

Escalade wheels are plentiful, at least it seems so. They run around $150 to $250 depending if they are polished or not. Some on ebay go for as much as $400 + shipping.

I never see an Escalade with stock wheels, so it makes sense why they seem to be everywhere for sale

70 longbed · 03-31-2006, 12:25 PM

70rs/ss,

If you are really interested, I may know where there is a set of the escalade wheels. As mentioned, there are two different ones, one being polished or chromed finish. Let me know, and what finish, and I will check on them for you. Let me know soon, I am coming up to Phoenix the Mid of April, depending on where in Northern AZ you are we could meet someplace.

Keith

70rs/ss · 03-31-2006, 01:10 PM

I live about 3 hours north and east of Phoenix, but travel there often and will be in town April 21-22 for the race. I am not into the bling thing so the non-polished are good, but I'll take either if the price is right!!

riden2low · 03-31-2006, 01:14 PM

http://www.ezaccessory.com/SearchRes...ularity&Page=2
Here is another wib site for spacers. I bought a pair and seem to be made well and works great for me. You need the 108mm bore

03-27-2006, 06:13 PM	#1
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? I was told that GM changed the 6 lug wheel patern spacing in like '92 or something, is this correct? So a '00 wheel set will not fit on my '69? I tried a search, but got nothing.

03-27-2006, 06:24 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? im not sure if you would need spacers or not, but heres one on a set of escalade wheels Attached Images __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all << Last edited by 1LoC10; 03-27-2006 at 06:25 PM.

03-27-2006, 06:26 PM	#3
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? i believe the bolt patern is the same but the back spacing and the center hole(hub hole) is smaller.these seem to be issues when putting late model wheels on '67-'72 trucks.

03-27-2006, 06:27 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? I thought I read the bolt pattern was different.

03-27-2006, 08:46 PM	#6
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? I have a set of 4X4 late model wheels on a 72 burb I bought. The spoke king with a spear between the spokes. The PO said they were off of a 95 z-71. They fit fine, I even use 2 of them on a burb I towed back from Arizona because they has brand new tires on them.

03-30-2006, 02:48 PM	#8
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? The bolt pattern is the same, but the back spacing is different and so is the size of the center hole. After resizing the center hole, i can use a 2000 chevy wheel on my 70, in the rear, but because of the offset it rubs the tie rod end on the front. You can purchase spacers, NOT THE OLD ALUMINUM SPACER, but a new style that bolts on to your wheel and you bolt the wheel on to it; lets you use the new style lug nuts for the center cap. Not sure how they got those cad wheels on the truck, but at least had to enlarge the center hole. __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

03-30-2006, 03:36 PM	#9
yank Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Meridian, Ms. Posts: 244	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? I have a set of budnik wheels that where off of a 2000 chevy truck. I had to use wheel spacers for them to work. I got them from here http://stores.ebay.com/CompleteValue...Q3amesstQQtZkm __________________ 70 C/10 SWB Go ahead chance it........Columbus did!!! Steve (Chitlin) Bacon My DIY Shop http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mpalmiter/shop/ Last edited by yank; 03-30-2006 at 03:37 PM.

03-30-2006, 03:46 PM	#10
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? I am going the opposite way by putting a set of older truck ralley's on my 05 Yukon with 33X12.50X15 and a 6" lift. The wheels will fit except that the center hole is smaller on the new wheels because the hub size is smaller in the new trucks. The offset is also different usually 4" on the older stuff and like 6" on the new so 2" spacer and you are on your way!! Those Caddy wheels would be excellent on my K5, let me know if you pass on them!!

03-31-2006, 12:25 PM	#12
70 longbed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 489	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? 70rs/ss, If you are really interested, I may know where there is a set of the escalade wheels. As mentioned, there are two different ones, one being polished or chromed finish. Let me know, and what finish, and I will check on them for you. Let me know soon, I am coming up to Phoenix the Mid of April, depending on where in Northern AZ you are we could meet someplace. Keith __________________ Keith 70 CST longbed in progress. Hoping to get it back on the road soon.

03-31-2006, 01:10 PM	#13
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? I live about 3 hours north and east of Phoenix, but travel there often and will be in town April 21-22 for the race. I am not into the bling thing so the non-polished are good, but I'll take either if the price is right!!

03-31-2006, 01:14 PM	#14
riden2low Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Portland OR. Posts: 86	Re: Six lug spacing on old vs. new wheels? http://www.ezaccessory.com/SearchRes...ularity&Page=2 Here is another wib site for spacers. I bought a pair and seem to be made well and works great for me. You need the 108mm bore __________________ 68 Chevy short wide air cab 4/6 on the drop 327 small block Front disc Frame "c" sectioned Gaylord bed cover Last edited by riden2low; 03-31-2006 at 01:17 PM.



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