Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Greg63 · 06-13-2010, 09:16 AM

Are there any factory 6 bolt rims from newer trucks/SUV's that will bolt up to the stock 6 bolt pattern of our trucks?

I like the look of the SSR rims but was told they wouldn't fit. From what I have read, the 6 bolt pattern is the same but the bore is different.

I would like to see what would bolt up without expensive machining.
Greg

Blue666 · 06-13-2010, 09:48 AM

Not sure about the SSR (new Trailblazer type) rims but you will need to order spacers to get newer full size rims to fit on a pre 87 six lug hub. I found a great source on Ebay but it will take me a while to find him on my old computer.

There is also a bit of a deal about going from hub centric to rim centric.

Think I used a 1.5" thick spacers on all corners. Trying to get a picture to load.

protrash64 · 06-13-2010, 12:51 PM

I believe the Trailblazer bolt pattern is not 6x5.5''. But yes, the bore on the newer wheels is smaller. I dont remember exactly, but its in the neighborhood of a 1/4'' smaller.

Blue666 · 06-13-2010, 01:27 PM

Here is my truck with the 2000 Tahoe wheels. I used a 1.5" space on each corner. Tires are BFG 235/70 r 16. The truck has a 3 inch drop spindles & 4 inch lowering springs.

Greg63 · 06-13-2010, 03:13 PM

A 1 1/2" spacer really puts the rims on the outside of the corners.
What is the cost of spacers vs. machining the rims?

Greg63 · 06-13-2010, 03:40 PM

This is what I was thinking of, but there are so many other OEM 6 bolt rims to choose from now.
Any other pictures of rims installed on our trucks?
Greg

spankbomb · 06-13-2010, 05:30 PM

Hmm, I wondering about this, too. I have a bunch of the 17" steel wheels and I was wondering if they would work on the older six lug pattern...

Slow Build · 06-13-2010, 09:52 PM

I'd love to see what the Silverado SS wheels would look like on our trucks (with shorter tires than in pic).

apachedaddy · 06-13-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Build

I'd love to see what the Silverado SS wheels would look like on our trucks (with shorter tires than in pic).

I had a set on my 66 with a 1.5 spacer. Even with the spacer i could'nt put the center caps on the front due to the dust cap. Hope this helps some.

Slow Build · 06-14-2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apachedaddy

I had a set on my 66 with a 1.5 spacer. Even with the spacer i could'nt put the center caps on the front due to the dust cap. Hope this helps some.

Got pictures?

Blue666 · 06-14-2010, 08:24 AM

I did not check the cost of machining as I needed a spacer so I could get the center cap to seat.

Steve Van Gent · 06-15-2010, 10:02 AM

These are the spacers I bought. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-5-W...Q5fAccessories

I think I actually got 2 inch for rear....

Bulldoser65 · 06-15-2010, 07:04 PM

I have thought about putting the wheels off my 04 Yukon onto my 65 and getting new wheels for the Yukon. But not sure I want to mess with the whole hub problem and spacers.

06-13-2010, 09:16 AM	#1
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern Are there any factory 6 bolt rims from newer trucks/SUV's that will bolt up to the stock 6 bolt pattern of our trucks? I like the look of the SSR rims but was told they wouldn't fit. From what I have read, the 6 bolt pattern is the same but the bore is different. I would like to see what would bolt up without expensive machining. Greg __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

06-13-2010, 09:48 AM	#2
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern Not sure about the SSR (new Trailblazer type) rims but you will need to order spacers to get newer full size rims to fit on a pre 87 six lug hub. I found a great source on Ebay but it will take me a while to find him on my old computer. There is also a bit of a deal about going from hub centric to rim centric. Think I used a 1.5" thick spacers on all corners. Trying to get a picture to load.

06-13-2010, 12:51 PM	#3
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern I believe the Trailblazer bolt pattern is not 6x5.5''. But yes, the bore on the newer wheels is smaller. I dont remember exactly, but its in the neighborhood of a 1/4'' smaller. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

06-13-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern Here is my truck with the 2000 Tahoe wheels. I used a 1.5" space on each corner. Tires are BFG 235/70 r 16. The truck has a 3 inch drop spindles & 4 inch lowering springs. Attached Images

06-13-2010, 03:13 PM	#5
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern A 1 1/2" spacer really puts the rims on the outside of the corners. What is the cost of spacers vs. machining the rims? __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

06-13-2010, 03:40 PM	#6
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern This is what I was thinking of, but there are so many other OEM 6 bolt rims to choose from now. Any other pictures of rims installed on our trucks? Greg __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

06-13-2010, 05:30 PM	#7
spankbomb Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Elgin, TX Posts: 140	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern Hmm, I wondering about this, too. I have a bunch of the 17" steel wheels and I was wondering if they would work on the older six lug pattern... __________________ www.eastofaustin.com

06-13-2010, 09:52 PM	#8
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern I'd love to see what the Silverado SS wheels would look like on our trucks (with shorter tires than in pic). Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

06-14-2010, 08:24 AM	#11
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern I did not check the cost of machining as I needed a spacer so I could get the center cap to seat.

06-15-2010, 10:02 AM	#12
Steve Van Gent Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 333	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern These are the spacers I bought. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-5-W...Q5fAccessories I think I actually got 2 inch for rear....

06-15-2010, 07:04 PM	#13
Bulldoser65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Radcliff, KY Posts: 19	Re: Newer OEM rims on our trucks - 6 bolt pattern I have thought about putting the wheels off my 04 Yukon onto my 65 and getting new wheels for the Yukon. But not sure I want to mess with the whole hub problem and spacers.



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