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SRVBLUES64 · 01-14-2011, 07:54 PM

I need opinions on a 6 lug to a 5 lug wheel adaptors

**Clyde65** · 01-14-2011, 07:59 PM

Try here.

http://adaptitusa.com/6-lugto5-lugadapters.aspx

SRVBLUES64 · 01-14-2011, 08:45 PM

Thanks I've been there, Im wondering if anybody here on the forum has used adaptors and what dies it do to your type of wheels and off set of the wheels you get?

markeb01 · 01-14-2011, 09:46 PM

I bought a pair from that supplier at substantial expense (about $100) and carried one with my spare tire for a year or so until I redrilled my rear axle to 5 lug. They came with a warning about not really being suitable for long distance daily use, which was how I already felt. The plates were about 1” thick as best I remember, so that’s how far your wheel will be moved outboard. The 6 to 5 adapter has a peculiarity – one of the studs for the 5 lug pattern was a machined piece with an offset, female threaded cylindrical portion that had to be screwed over one of the existing studs first, then the plate went over that stud and was secured with the remaining studs. It would have been very difficult to install in the field. Even though the plates are long gone, I still have at least one of the special studs. Here’s what it looks like:

Back in the 60’s and early 70’s wheel adapters were very popular, because custom wheels were rare and expensive so many people that came by a set of wheels, tried to make them fit the car rather than buying wheels that fit. My biggest concern with these adapters comes from my wrecking yard history. Long ago it was very common to find broken wheel adapters still bolted to the brake drums on cars in the wrecking yards, having allowed the wheel/tire to separate from the car.

Perhaps the current adapters are better made, but using adapters certainly isn’t best practice. When I no longer needed mine I threw them away, since I didn’t want to be responsible for selling them to someone that might beat the crap out of them and end up having an accident.

**slepysal** · 01-15-2011, 01:37 AM

I have some 5 lug supream wheels so I bought a set to put on my fleetside.They are the two piece desing and about 1.5 inches thick. The front would work no prob, the rear pushed the wheel out causing it to rub. They might work with a stepside

01-14-2011, 07:54 PM	#1
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	wheel adaptors I need opinions on a 6 lug to a 5 lug wheel adaptors

01-14-2011, 07:59 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: wheel adaptors Try here. http://adaptitusa.com/6-lugto5-lugadapters.aspx __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-14-2011, 08:45 PM	#3
SRVBLUES64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Noblesville, Indiana Posts: 430	Re: wheel adaptors Thanks I've been there, Im wondering if anybody here on the forum has used adaptors and what dies it do to your type of wheels and off set of the wheels you get?

01-14-2011, 09:46 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: wheel adaptors I bought a pair from that supplier at substantial expense (about $100) and carried one with my spare tire for a year or so until I redrilled my rear axle to 5 lug. They came with a warning about not really being suitable for long distance daily use, which was how I already felt. The plates were about 1” thick as best I remember, so that’s how far your wheel will be moved outboard. The 6 to 5 adapter has a peculiarity – one of the studs for the 5 lug pattern was a machined piece with an offset, female threaded cylindrical portion that had to be screwed over one of the existing studs first, then the plate went over that stud and was secured with the remaining studs. It would have been very difficult to install in the field. Even though the plates are long gone, I still have at least one of the special studs. Here’s what it looks like: Back in the 60’s and early 70’s wheel adapters were very popular, because custom wheels were rare and expensive so many people that came by a set of wheels, tried to make them fit the car rather than buying wheels that fit. My biggest concern with these adapters comes from my wrecking yard history. Long ago it was very common to find broken wheel adapters still bolted to the brake drums on cars in the wrecking yards, having allowed the wheel/tire to separate from the car. Perhaps the current adapters are better made, but using adapters certainly isn’t best practice. When I no longer needed mine I threw them away, since I didn’t want to be responsible for selling them to someone that might beat the crap out of them and end up having an accident.

01-15-2011, 01:37 AM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: wheel adaptors I have some 5 lug supream wheels so I bought a set to put on my fleetside.They are the two piece desing and about 1.5 inches thick. The front would work no prob, the rear pushed the wheel out causing it to rub. They might work with a stepside __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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