'71 GMC 2500 -- 8-lug wheel interchange.

[W. Higgins]

Hello all,

I've already searched the forum regarding this topic and can't find exactly what I'm looking for. I've recently purchased the above mentioned truck and, of course, it has split rims. I'm a purist and intend on keeping these wheels in storage but, for my current needs, I'd like to have a set of later tubeless wheels.

Does anyone know what later style wheel is back compatible with regard to diameter and offset and, hopefully, will still allow my hubcaps to snap on? Also, were 6-lug standard on 2500's at this time, making a proper 8-lug more difficult to find? I know on my '85 2500, such is the case -- it has 8-lug wheels (to which I would compare, but that truck is 1,200 miles from here).

Any help is appreciated. Below are some pictures.... just because everybody loves pictures.





Previous owner added the goofy steering wheel. That's getting changed soon, along with recovering the seat.