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Iron Hauler · 01-20-2013, 10:07 PM

I'm thinking of running the old school hurricane wheels on my truck with 35s,anyone have pics of these old trucks with that style of wheel?
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Trucked Up · 01-20-2013, 11:09 PM

Mine's not a 4x4, but it does have 6 lug hurricanes...

BLAZERMAN · 01-21-2013, 05:20 PM

I like the hurricane / turbine style wheels, they look just right on these old trucks. Wasnt a lot of choices back in the day if you wanted something other than your stock steel wheels, slots, wagon and hurricanes were the way to go!

4spd · 01-21-2013, 05:36 PM

It is a very cool classic look, seems like most of the time I see them they are without center caps? Any specific reason for this
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nate_g_2003 · 01-21-2013, 06:30 PM

I'd love a set, but most 8-lug sets I see are 16.5s, and that really limits tire choices. I think they are easier to find in 5- and 6-lug varieties.

I have 16.5 Centerline Blackfoots (not Turbine/Hurricanes), and I'm thinking about ditching them for soemthing else when tire time comes around.

Trucked Up · 01-21-2013, 08:00 PM

The old Hurricanes and slot mags are hard to find centers for. The Western brand ones in particular use a push in style center, and they didn't hold up very well. With some simple modification I'd think you could use a more universal center cap.

Some of the Wagoneers came with a factory Hurricane style wheel too, but they're not very wide, probably 7 or 7 1/2" width, but they are 6 on 5 1/2" pattern.

Mine are Westerns, probably put on the truck when it was fairly new!

Iron Hauler · 01-23-2013, 01:54 AM

Bought a set today in 16.5x9.75, gonna clean them up find some 35" bfgs hopefully. Yep no center caps so ill probably just clean up the hubs and paint them.
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**special-K** · 01-23-2013, 07:52 AM

I never ran centers because they rusted and would rattle. But,mostly because centers look girlie and seeing the hubs looks tough! Let that full-floater show!

You can order centers at tire stores for most any diameter
All wide wheels were 16.5 back then because no wide 16s were made. No Johnny Come Lately companies make 16.5s,but you can find 16.5 in the traditional and arguably best off road tires. You don't want no Nittos on your classic wheels nohow.

01-20-2013, 10:07 PM	#1
Iron Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shenandoah Iowa Posts: 186	hurricane wheels on 4x4s I'm thinking of running the old school hurricane wheels on my truck with 35s,anyone have pics of these old trucks with that style of wheel? Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2013, 11:09 PM	#2
Trucked Up Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shady Grove KY Posts: 6	Re: hurricane wheels on 4x4s Mine's not a 4x4, but it does have 6 lug hurricanes... __________________ "If youre going to hit the ditch, be sure to hit it hard and fast enough that you can pull out the other side." - Johnny Paycheck 1970 C-10 Short Step, 350 TBI, 3 spd, rockin the patina 1970 C-10 Long Fleet, resto in progress 1954 3100 pickup, 350/TH400

01-21-2013, 05:20 PM	#3
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: hurricane wheels on 4x4s I like the hurricane / turbine style wheels, they look just right on these old trucks. Wasnt a lot of choices back in the day if you wanted something other than your stock steel wheels, slots, wagon and hurricanes were the way to go! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-21-2013, 05:36 PM	#4
4spd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Frankfort, Kansas Posts: 33	Re: hurricane wheels on 4x4s It is a very cool classic look, seems like most of the time I see them they are without center caps? Any specific reason for this Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 87 Chevy K20 - 350 Turbo 400 SOLD 72 Chevy K20 - 350 4spd, 2.5 skyjacker lift, 33 inch BFG's, Extreme bend hooks and Slots - SOLD 2016 85 Chevy K30 - 350 4spd

01-21-2013, 06:30 PM	#5
nate_g_2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gregory, TX Posts: 413	Re: hurricane wheels on 4x4s I'd love a set, but most 8-lug sets I see are 16.5s, and that really limits tire choices. I think they are easier to find in 5- and 6-lug varieties. I have 16.5 Centerline Blackfoots (not Turbine/Hurricanes), and I'm thinking about ditching them for soemthing else when tire time comes around. __________________ -Nathan- 1972 GMC K2500 Suburban "The Project" 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Z71 "The Daily Driver" 2005 Ford F150 Lariat SCrew 2WD "The Daily Driver" SOLD 1995 GMC Sierra C1500 SLE "The Daily Driver"SOLD 2003 Ford Ranger Edge 2DSC 2WD Flareside "The Daily Driver/Project"SOLD

01-21-2013, 08:00 PM	#6
Trucked Up Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shady Grove KY Posts: 6	Re: hurricane wheels on 4x4s The old Hurricanes and slot mags are hard to find centers for. The Western brand ones in particular use a push in style center, and they didn't hold up very well. With some simple modification I'd think you could use a more universal center cap. Some of the Wagoneers came with a factory Hurricane style wheel too, but they're not very wide, probably 7 or 7 1/2" width, but they are 6 on 5 1/2" pattern. Mine are Westerns, probably put on the truck when it was fairly new! __________________ "If youre going to hit the ditch, be sure to hit it hard and fast enough that you can pull out the other side." - Johnny Paycheck 1970 C-10 Short Step, 350 TBI, 3 spd, rockin the patina 1970 C-10 Long Fleet, resto in progress 1954 3100 pickup, 350/TH400

01-23-2013, 01:54 AM	#7
Iron Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shenandoah Iowa Posts: 186	Re: hurricane wheels on 4x4s Bought a set today in 16.5x9.75, gonna clean them up find some 35" bfgs hopefully. Yep no center caps so ill probably just clean up the hubs and paint them. Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2013, 07:52 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: hurricane wheels on 4x4s I never ran centers because they rusted and would rattle. But,mostly because centers look girlie and seeing the hubs looks tough! Let that full-floater show! You can order centers at tire stores for most any diameter All wide wheels were 16.5 back then because no wide 16s were made. No Johnny Come Lately companies make 16.5s,but you can find 16.5 in the traditional and arguably best off road tires. You don't want no Nittos on your classic wheels nohow. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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