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*Mister-B* · 02-11-2013, 10:30 PM

I'm in the market for some used steelies that I can paint black, and then mount some factory Chevy caps.

Based off the picture below of my sidewall, could you tell me what size I would need so I can mount these same tires to steelies? I'm thinking I'll check the junk yard for what I need, and then I'll paint them. Seems like some guys use ford wheels. Please let me know what options I have.

These are the wheels I currently have. They are newer Chevrolet wheels. What do you figure I might get for these if I tried to sell them?

As far as factory Chevy caps for steelies, are there certain years and styles that will and will not work? I've seen guys run all silver caps, and I've also seen the more traditional silver with black paint and blue or yellow chevy logo in the center.

Thanks!
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Sicklajoie · 02-11-2013, 11:08 PM

16x7 or 16x6.5 will work with those size tires.

Sicklajoie · 02-11-2013, 11:14 PM

And hubcaps like what I have (69-75 vintage) have to measure 12" across the back.
Like these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-PI...3d6c1d&vxp=mtr

69GWC · 02-11-2013, 11:28 PM

Man you got to paint them white to go with your white top.

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**MusicMan70** · 02-11-2013, 11:37 PM

Ferd wheeels from a 1 ton van

*Mister-B* · 02-11-2013, 11:51 PM

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Man you got to paint them white to go with your white top.

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Yeah, that's still an option, but the black goes with the side moulding and all the black on the '69 grille, and is a bit different from standard- yet still stock looking with the factory caps. But, we'll see
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*Mister-B* · 02-11-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

And hubcaps like what I have (69-75 vintage) have to measure 12" across the back.
Like these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-PI...3d6c1d&vxp=mtr

Thanks. Is there a difference between 1/2 and 3/4 ton?
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*Mister-B* · 02-11-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Ferd wheeels from a 1 ton van

Cool. What do these usually cost used?
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**special-K** · 02-12-2013, 12:00 AM

Any hubcap from an outer nub 8-lug wheel will fit. For GM Trucks there are only two designs,69-75 and 76-91. 6-lug and 5-lug wheels use the same cap which is different from 8-lug. The GM 6 x 16 rims offered through '91 are pretty common. The late SAE Ford 7 x 16 Accurides are popular,as you've seen.

JOJABOY · 02-12-2013, 12:57 AM

I have the same eary 2000's wheels on my 69. I picked up a couple of steel rims from the barter section of craigslist yesterday. Plan on using one for a spare. They seem pretty plentiful on CL

Scott>72-GMC · 02-12-2013, 01:10 AM

Unique new rims

Sicklajoie · 02-12-2013, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Thanks. Is there a difference between 1/2 and 3/4 ton?
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An inch and a half.

*Mister-B* · 02-12-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

An inch and a half.

In which direction? The depth of the cap?
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Sicklajoie · 02-12-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

In which direction? The depth of the cap?
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The width of the cap. 10.5 vs 12.
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*Mister-B* · 02-12-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

The width of the cap. 10.5 vs 12.
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Ah, ok. So I need 12". Do both 10.5 and 12" fit on the same steelies? I just want to make sure I don't get the wrong size steelies for a 3/4 ton
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71K20chevy · 02-12-2013, 12:37 PM

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Man you got to paint them white to go with your white top.

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...Exactly my thoughts. That'd look killer with white wheels, I'm just not a huge fan of black wheels for some reason

*Mister-B* · 02-12-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 71K20chevy

...Exactly my thoughts. That'd look killer with white wheels, I'm just not a huge fan of black wheels for some reason

Well, you may be right. I guess I'm looking for a classic look, with a modern twist.
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71K20chevy · 02-12-2013, 02:45 PM

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Well, you may be right. I guess I'm looking for a classic look, with a modern twist.
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Whatever you like, I've just always had a thing for white steelies on these trucks.

69Rumbler · 02-12-2013, 03:10 PM

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**special-K** · 02-12-2013, 09:30 PM

Post #9:

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Originally Posted by special-K

Any hubcap from an outer nub 8-lug wheel will fit. For GM Trucks there are only two designs,69-75 and 76-91. 6-lug and 5-lug wheels use the same cap which is different from 8-lug. The GM 6 x 16 rims offered through '91 are pretty common. The late SAE Ford 7 x 16 Accurides are popular,as you've seen.

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Ah, ok. So I need 12". Do both 10.5 and 12" fit on the same steelies? I just want to make sure I don't get the wrong size steelies for a 3/4 ton
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I already answered your question in post #9.

*Mister-B* · 02-12-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Post #9:

Post #15:

I already answered your question in post #9.

Cool. Thanks
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**special-K** · 02-13-2013, 08:09 AM

Yeah,I never measured a hubcap before because there's no need. They are obviously different sizes. Car hubcaps fit 1/2t trucks and vice-versa. Not 100% sure about some Mopar cars. But with 8-lug trucks they all swap. That's how guys can run the Ford wheels on Chevy/GMCs with correct caps. There once was a time when life was simpler (...better and cheaper!

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*Mister-B* · 02-13-2013, 04:16 PM

I found these at the yard today on a ford. Would these work with my tires? One of them was on the ground. I looked on the back, but couldn't see anything indicating a size. They're $5.99 each.

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JOJABOY · 02-13-2013, 05:14 PM

ford and chev both 8 on 6 1/2 for sttel wheels. didnt change till 2007 or so

Sicklajoie · 02-13-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

I found these at the yard today on a ford. Would these work with my tires? One of them was on the ground. I looked on the back, but couldn't see anything indicating a size. They're $5.99 each.

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Those look like 16 x 7... just like what I've got.

02-11-2013, 11:08 PM	#2
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Questions about steelies 16x7 or 16x6.5 will work with those size tires. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-11-2013, 11:14 PM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Questions about steelies And hubcaps like what I have (69-75 vintage) have to measure 12" across the back. Like these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVROLET-PI...3d6c1d&vxp=mtr __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-11-2013, 11:28 PM	#4
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Questions about steelies Man you got to paint them white to go with your white top. Posted via Mobile Device

02-11-2013, 11:37 PM	#5
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Questions about steelies Ferd wheeels from a 1 ton van Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

02-12-2013, 12:57 AM	#10
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Questions about steelies I have the same eary 2000's wheels on my 69. I picked up a couple of steel rims from the barter section of craigslist yesterday. Plan on using one for a spare. They seem pretty plentiful on CL

02-11-2013, 10:30 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Questions about steelies I'm in the market for some used steelies that I can paint black, and then mount some factory Chevy caps. Based off the picture below of my sidewall, could you tell me what size I would need so I can mount these same tires to steelies? I'm thinking I'll check the junk yard for what I need, and then I'll paint them. Seems like some guys use ford wheels. Please let me know what options I have. These are the wheels I currently have. They are newer Chevrolet wheels. What do you figure I might get for these if I tried to sell them? As far as factory Chevy caps for steelies, are there certain years and styles that will and will not work? I've seen guys run all silver caps, and I've also seen the more traditional silver with black paint and blue or yellow chevy logo in the center. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

02-12-2013, 12:00 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Questions about steelies Any hubcap from an outer nub 8-lug wheel will fit. For GM Trucks there are only two designs,69-75 and 76-91. 6-lug and 5-lug wheels use the same cap which is different from 8-lug. The GM 6 x 16 rims offered through '91 are pretty common. The late SAE Ford 7 x 16 Accurides are popular,as you've seen. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-13-2013 at 08:02 AM.

02-12-2013, 01:10 AM	#11
Scott>72-GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: New providence ia Posts: 1,018	Re: Questions about steelies Unique new rims __________________ 72 GMC super custom.

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69Rumbler Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 903	Re: Questions about steelies Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. __________________ 1969 C20 CUSTOM "RUMBLEr" Last edited by leddzepp; 02-12-2013 at 03:41 PM. Reason: fs non subscriber

02-13-2013, 08:09 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Questions about steelies Yeah,I never measured a hubcap before because there's no need. They are obviously different sizes. Car hubcaps fit 1/2t trucks and vice-versa. Not 100% sure about some Mopar cars. But with 8-lug trucks they all swap. That's how guys can run the Ford wheels on Chevy/GMCs with correct caps. There once was a time when life was simpler (...better and cheaper! ) __________________ "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 ~

02-13-2013, 04:16 PM	#23
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Questions about steelies I found these at the yard today on a ford. Would these work with my tires? One of them was on the ground. I looked on the back, but couldn't see anything indicating a size. They're $5.99 each. Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2013, 05:14 PM	#24
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Questions about steelies ford and chev both 8 on 6 1/2 for sttel wheels. didnt change till 2007 or so



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