one ton wheel question

[kwin]

I am about to embark on my 86 ( one ton) crew cab short box project, wondering if there are any nice wheels from later gm trucks that can help update the look for cheap.
Any photos would be great.

Thanks


Keith

[babyJay]

I don't have installed pics, but I bought a set of '04 2500HD wheels like the pic below from my neighbor ($100 with tires) for my crew cab project. You can also use the aluminum version (2nd pic). You have to buy a conversion lugnut with external threads to use the center caps. A few guys here are running these versions of wheels on thier squares.

[babyJay]

Here are some pics from another Thread, not a crewcab but a square.

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

Originally Posted by babyJay

I don't have installed pics, but I bought a set of '04 2500HD wheels like the pic below from my neighbor ($100 with tires) for my crew cab project. You can also use the aluminum version (2nd pic). You have to buy a conversion lugnut with external threads to use the center caps. A few guys here are running these versions of wheels on thier squares.

What would you do about the 3 extra holes? (thinking about a 8 hole wheel with 5 lugs)

[babyJay]

Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

What would you do about the 3 extra holes? (thinking about a 8 hole wheel with 5 lugs)

something tells me that wouldn't work.

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

Originally Posted by babyJay

something tells me that wouldn't work.

I didn't even think about it being an 8 lug truck.....I feel really stupid right now

[C-10 simplex]

As far as the 8-to-5 bolt dilema (i have a 1/2 ton), i wanted/still want to put these exact rims on my truck. There are 8lug-to-5 lug adapters, but they cost over $100 each. Then when you add in the actual rim and new 16"tires (i have 15"s so i would have to get new tires, but i need new tires anyways which is another reason why i was considering these nice rims) it comes to about $400 per wheel.

Not really worth it to me.

[tallcrown]

Originally Posted by babyJay

I don't have installed pics, but I bought a set of '04 2500HD wheels like the pic below from my neighbor ($100 with tires) for my crew cab project. You can also use the aluminum version (2nd pic). You have to buy a conversion lugnut with external threads to use the center caps. A few guys here are running these versions of wheels on thier squares.

I always thought an 04' was metric Spacing pattern and an 89' was Inches Spacing pattern.
How would they work? I tried this once and the pattern would not line up
What did they do to put on the truck?

[ghettoluxury]

Originally Posted by tallcrown

I always thought an 04' was metric Spacing pattern and an 89' was Inches Spacing pattern.
How would they work? I tried this once and the pattern would not line up
What did they do to put on the truck?

Ford went to metric lug pattern (8x170) in 96. Chevy and Dodge are still 8x6.5.

[tallcrown]

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Ford went to metric lug pattern (8x170) in 96. Chevy and Dodge are still 8x6.5.

So in that case you are saying. that any Ford 8 Bolt 3/4 ton up to 1995 will fit any chevy or Dodge up to Present. All are interchangeable? Only depends on the Center Hole size.

[ghettoluxury]

Originally Posted by tallcrown

So in that case you are saying. that any Ford 8 Bolt 3/4 ton up to 1995 will fit any chevy or Dodge up to Present. All are interchangeable? Only depends on the Center Hole size.

This is correct Ford rims 95 and older will bolt up to any Chevy or Dodge. Chevy and Dodge rims will not fit on Fords due to smaller center hub ring.

[kwin]

Thanks guys , that helps. The photos also gives me a great idea how it will look.

Appreciate it.

Keith