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old_1966_GMC · 01-12-2011, 02:51 PM

is it possible to find this 8 lug wheel in a 5 lug or not at all im ganna be taking the 8 lugs wheel off preatty soon i just wanted to know if anyone of any 5lug that look the same to the 8 lug

61_FL_Apache · 01-12-2011, 03:00 PM

Im sure there is. I have 6 lugs that look like that on.

old_1966_GMC · 01-12-2011, 03:04 PM

i hope cause if there is i dont know what im ganna do with them i have 2 or 3 extra spares really hope theres a 5 lug wheel i like this out there

61_FL_Apache · 01-12-2011, 03:06 PM

Are you trying to convert your 8 lug to 5 lug?

old_1966_GMC · 01-12-2011, 03:15 PM

yea im almost done rebuilding the front end i got from 75 chevy i just need to sand and powder coat them or i migth just rattle can them

creep · 01-12-2011, 05:59 PM

I am using a set of stock steelies from a 92 Chevy. They look pretty close but they have more lip. They are 5 x 5" bolt pattern.

old_1966_GMC · 01-12-2011, 06:06 PM

is it possible to add a bigger tire to it?

creep · 01-13-2011, 10:45 AM

I don't see why you couldn't. The tire in the pic is about 29" tall.

markeb01 · 01-13-2011, 04:20 PM

If you just want flat stock type wheels, you can always use 5 lug 1973 and up Chevy truck wheels. Here’s a shot of a 15x6, which will accept any standard 10 1/8” hubcap.

If you want to retain the clip style hubcaps I’m afraid you’ll be out of luck. The last of the clip style wheels were in the 6 lug pattern. 1949-53 Chevy passenger cars used 15” clip style wheels, but they are 4 ¾” bolt circle. Early 50’s Oldsmobiles (and I believe Pontiacs) had clip style wheels in 5x5” bolt pattern, but I don’t know if truck hubcaps will fit on them.

old_1966_GMC · 01-13-2011, 04:34 PM

not really worried about any hupcaps to be honest i just cant make my mind up im almost done rebuildin my suspension but i had to stop sence there isnt any work at the time rigth now but once i can get the suspension bolted infrm there im lost in what type of wheels i wanna go i like the chrome rims but also like the big mud tire i just dont know which direction to go.

duallyjams · 01-15-2011, 09:33 PM

What size are the 8 lug rims ?

70inline6 · 01-16-2011, 12:19 AM

I assume by suspension, you mean you're replacing that 3/4 ton axle in your first pic? I have never seen a 5 lug brake drum made for a 3/4 ton axle...

old_1966_GMC · 01-16-2011, 02:48 PM

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61_FL_Apache
What size are the 8 lug rims ?

that a good question sence i was just looking into that one the other day i went to start up the engine for a lil bit also its was really hard to tell sence the tires are cracking now i'll have to go check today be 2-3 spare tires they should all be the same i'll have to look into it later today i'll try to take pic also.

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70inline6
I assume by suspension, you mean you're replacing that 3/4 ton axle in your first pic? I have never seen a 5 lug brake drum made for a 3/4 ton axle...

Axle is from a 75 chevy 1/2 ton truck same with the front 5lug all around

old_1966_GMC · 01-16-2011, 11:56 PM

wasnt able to get any pics but the size is 7.50x16 8lug all the way around

01-12-2011, 02:51 PM	#1
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug is it possible to find this 8 lug wheel in a 5 lug or not at all im ganna be taking the 8 lugs wheel off preatty soon i just wanted to know if anyone of any 5lug that look the same to the 8 lug Attached Images

01-12-2011, 03:00 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug Im sure there is. I have 6 lugs that look like that on. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-12-2011, 03:04 PM	#3
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug i hope cause if there is i dont know what im ganna do with them i have 2 or 3 extra spares really hope theres a 5 lug wheel i like this out there

01-12-2011, 03:06 PM	#4
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug Are you trying to convert your 8 lug to 5 lug? __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-12-2011, 03:15 PM	#5
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug yea im almost done rebuilding the front end i got from 75 chevy i just need to sand and powder coat them or i migth just rattle can them Last edited by old_1966_GMC; 01-12-2011 at 03:15 PM.

01-12-2011, 05:59 PM	#6
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug I am using a set of stock steelies from a 92 Chevy. They look pretty close but they have more lip. They are 5 x 5" bolt pattern. Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver. Last edited by creep; 01-12-2011 at 06:00 PM.

01-12-2011, 06:06 PM	#7
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug is it possible to add a bigger tire to it?

01-13-2011, 10:45 AM	#8
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug I don't see why you couldn't. The tire in the pic is about 29" tall. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

01-13-2011, 04:20 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug If you just want flat stock type wheels, you can always use 5 lug 1973 and up Chevy truck wheels. Here’s a shot of a 15x6, which will accept any standard 10 1/8” hubcap. If you want to retain the clip style hubcaps I’m afraid you’ll be out of luck. The last of the clip style wheels were in the 6 lug pattern. 1949-53 Chevy passenger cars used 15” clip style wheels, but they are 4 ¾” bolt circle. Early 50’s Oldsmobiles (and I believe Pontiacs) had clip style wheels in 5x5” bolt pattern, but I don’t know if truck hubcaps will fit on them.

01-13-2011, 04:34 PM	#10
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug not really worried about any hupcaps to be honest i just cant make my mind up im almost done rebuildin my suspension but i had to stop sence there isnt any work at the time rigth now but once i can get the suspension bolted infrm there im lost in what type of wheels i wanna go i like the chrome rims but also like the big mud tire i just dont know which direction to go.

01-15-2011, 09:33 PM	#11
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug What size are the 8 lug rims ? __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

01-16-2011, 12:19 AM	#12
70inline6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 255	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug I assume by suspension, you mean you're replacing that 3/4 ton axle in your first pic? I have never seen a 5 lug brake drum made for a 3/4 ton axle...

01-16-2011, 11:56 PM	#14
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: my 8 lug wheel to 5 lug wasnt able to get any pics but the size is 7.50x16 8lug all the way around Last edited by old_1966_GMC; 01-16-2011 at 11:57 PM.



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