1947 and up 6 lug GM bolt patterns - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldsub72 · 09-09-2007, 11:02 PM

Just wondering if the 6 lug GM bolt patten is the same on 47 and up. Specificly 47-70. Thanks
RED

TooMany2count · 09-09-2007, 11:35 PM

basicly all 6 lugs are the same even the Jap junk w/fit it, BUT if you get into the late 80's & up the offset is different. BUT a none disc brake rim won't work on a disc brake set up...joe

northerngmc · 09-10-2007, 03:09 PM

Most 6 bolt patterns are the same. The only exception I know of is the newer Dodge Dakota's, they are 6 bolt but a smaller pattern.

The bolt pattern is the same on a 47 and an 07, but there are other issues such as backspacing and the centre hole diameter to worry about.

sweet70beast · 09-15-2007, 12:10 PM

We tried to put wheels and tires from a 04 on my bro-in-laws 69 and not only is the center hole a different size the bolt holes were a different spacing not a lot but just enough that it wouldn't work even if we made the center hole bigger. The wheels I have on my 50 started on a 68 then went to an 83 then to my 50.

1-ton of fun · 09-17-2007, 11:42 AM

i just put some newer wheels from a gmc truck on my parts truck. the lug spacing is the same. i couldn't get the front ones on though, the hub center on the 55 is 3.5" and the wheels are 3" i am going to either bore the wheel out or turn down the hub.

i would rather turn down the hub, so the truck can fit any late model wheel, but how thick is that hub? will it get too thin if i take 0.25" off?

09-09-2007, 11:02 PM	#1
oldsub72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix az Posts: 4	1947 and up 6 lug GM bolt patterns Just wondering if the 6 lug GM bolt patten is the same on 47 and up. Specificly 47-70. Thanks RED

09-09-2007, 11:35 PM	#2
TooMany2count Who's in CHARGE?????????? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cahokia, IL Posts: 455	Re: 1947 and up 6 lug GM bolt patterns basicly all 6 lugs are the same even the Jap junk w/fit it, BUT if you get into the late 80's & up the offset is different. BUT a none disc brake rim won't work on a disc brake set up...joe __________________ Send a card to a soldier in Iraq My Music PlayList Large Marge Donate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE

09-10-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1947 and up 6 lug GM bolt patterns Most 6 bolt patterns are the same. The only exception I know of is the newer Dodge Dakota's, they are 6 bolt but a smaller pattern. The bolt pattern is the same on a 47 and an 07, but there are other issues such as backspacing and the centre hole diameter to worry about. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

09-15-2007, 12:10 PM	#4
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: 1947 and up 6 lug GM bolt patterns We tried to put wheels and tires from a 04 on my bro-in-laws 69 and not only is the center hole a different size the bolt holes were a different spacing not a lot but just enough that it wouldn't work even if we made the center hole bigger. The wheels I have on my 50 started on a 68 then went to an 83 then to my 50.

09-17-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 1947 and up 6 lug GM bolt patterns i just put some newer wheels from a gmc truck on my parts truck. the lug spacing is the same. i couldn't get the front ones on though, the hub center on the 55 is 3.5" and the wheels are 3" i am going to either bore the wheel out or turn down the hub. i would rather turn down the hub, so the truck can fit any late model wheel, but how thick is that hub? will it get too thin if i take 0.25" off? __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van' Last edited by 1-ton of fun; 09-17-2007 at 11:45 AM.



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