1970 chevy stepside

[1970chevystep]

hello. i am looking for a set of rims for my truck. i am a 16 year old and my truck isnt lifted but me and my dad put heavy duty suspension on it and it rides a little higher. i have two choices right now, get some fairly new alluminum rims and then i can run the size tires i want. (budget). or by some from from the store. i want to run 31x10.50 15's. but if i buy from the store i'd have to get 16's because we already have two new sets of tires that work. i measured the tires and they turned out to be 29.5-30 in tall. if any one has reccomendations on the truck i would appretiate it. also does any one know the corrrect backspacing for a c-10 with drums all around.

[Putter]

Just me, but I think I would go with a set of 8" wide ralleys.
But, whenever I get some more work done to my '69 stepper, I will be getting larger wheels....so.....

[1970chevystep]

i forgot to mention its a 6 lug. and where could i find any for a reasonable price

[Putter]

Junk yard, e-bay, or in the parts forum (but you have to be a subscriber to buy/sell).
Best $25 you will ever spend.

Anyway, mid '80s 4X4s had them from the factory.
I have a set on my truck right now and it's a 2-wheel drive.

[1970chevystep]

thanks alot. i with them i can afford the right size tires. im in denver right now so i will keep an eye out.

[CochinoFilipino]

Originally Posted by Putter

Junk yard, e-bay, or in the parts forum (but you have to be a subscriber to buy/sell).
Best $25 you will ever spend.

You need to subscribe to sell, not to buy.

If you want to post a wanted ad, then you also need to subscribe.

[Putter]

Oh. My bad. But it will still be some well-spent funds!

[72armyswbtruck]

I prefer the 6 lug aluminium rims from the 99 and newer tahoes or suburbans which are pretty abundant in junk yard and can be had for around 200 bucks
Welcome to the wonderful world of trucks

[1970chevystep]

i thought they wouldnt work because of the lug spacing. i thought i read it on another thread. im having trouble locating any of the ralleys but i will let yall know what i find.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Not sure if you like 'em or not, but you can buy brand new white spoke rims for $43 each right from a store. I'm getting mine from discount tire. The center caps are $6 each so for about $200 I'm going to have brand new rims. You can also get these real cheap at yards too, but then you run the risk of buying a bent rim like I did Only new stuff from now on

[Rdub]

try craigs list.org, search on your town, or nearest metropolitan area, "chevy wheels". I'm amazed at what you can find on there for very reasonable prices.

[JAKES 68GMC]

Summit has the old-school 6-lug Ralleys in 15". (like ones 69 Camaros and Chevelles) for 50-60 bucks a piece, painted.

Welcome to the board. two years younger than you here. I'm assuming you have a 4x4?

[el curioso]

So whats the final verdict on the newer rims do they fit our trucks with 6 lugs?

Sorry for jacking the tread.

[1970chevystep]

no its only 2wd. my dad has had it ever sense i was born and i got it for my b-day. prolly the best sweet 16 ne one could ask for. i am now enstalling an oak bed and also am doin some minor things cause it's sat for bout 1 year. it has almost no rust other than the usuall and has a 350/350 combo.

[1970chevystep]

so far what ive found on the new truck wheels fitting is the only ones that will fit are;
1. toyota, tacoma
2. chevy, colorado
3. cadalac, escalade.

there are some like the dodge d-10 but who wouldnt want those 12-inchers blingin all over town. lol

[low'n slow]

If you have new tires already, it may be cheaper in the short run to use them. Life is full of compromises. You want to enjoy the truck, not have it run your life. Just my thoughts.

[danny6892002]

I have a 1970 Chevy Custom-10 and i have had the new rims of a gmc, i think that the truck was a 99. try the junk yard, well thats my opinion.

[1970chevystep]

thanks to tims240, i found wheelsforless.com and they can ship me some 16in eagles like his for 400 dollars. im gonna try to do that. shipping free aslo