5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

centuryhouse · 07-23-2015, 01:46 PM

The tires on the 72 GMC c15 that I just bought are shot, and need replacing. Upon inspection I realized that the rim on one of the wheels is messed up, so i'm guessing I can't get anyone to put a tire on it.

What do I need to look for in replacement wheels, as far as the fit? Is there a certain name for this kind of wheel pattern?

Mine wheels are 16", have 5 lugs, measuring 3" from one to the next (center of stud to center of next stud), and the center hub appears to be 3" as well. From what I have heard, these old Chevy and GMC were either 8 lug or 6 lug - not 5. Is that right?

**michael bustamante** · 07-23-2015, 01:49 PM

nope yours came stock 5 lug, that started in 1971

centuryhouse · 07-23-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

nope yours came stock 5 lug, that started in 1971

Interesting! Then I've been told wrong. Glad to hear it though.

When replacing, will any 16" 5-lug wheel on Craigslist (or wherever) fit, or is there a certain name to this type / pattern?

**Boog** · 07-23-2015, 02:50 PM

If that is the damage you spoke of thats not bad at all. You can knock the lip back out with a hammer. It will seal.
As far as looking for new wheels you need a 15", 5 x 5" bolt pattern with a backspace of 3 1/2" to 4" stock.

**michael bustamante** · 07-23-2015, 03:17 PM

but 16`s work well also but definatly 5x5 lug pattern

centuryhouse · 07-23-2015, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

If that is the damage you spoke of thats not bad at all. You can knock the lip back out with a hammer. It will seal.
As far as looking for new wheels you need a 15", 5 x 5" bolt pattern with a backspace of 3 1/2" to 4" stock.

Really? That's good news! I will try knocking that lip down.

And thanks for the info on pattern - if I find a good deal I may replace them anyway.

centuryhouse · 07-23-2015, 03:37 PM

BTW - I see pattern descriptions like "5 on 5.5" and "6 on 5.5". What does that mean?

**michael bustamante** · 07-23-2015, 03:43 PM

first # is the number of lugs. second set of #s is the pattern description.
like 5 on 5 means five lug lugs spaced 5" apart at their widest point
5 on 5.5 means five lug 5 and a half inches apart and so on.
all our trucks are 5 on 5 and 6 on 5.5
chevy passenger cars and s-10 type trucks for chevy are mostly 5 on 4.75

centuryhouse · 07-23-2015, 03:58 PM

Aha, another mystery solved! Thanks for the help. Once I've caught up on expenditures for this new project, I may pay for a membership on here. Good place!

choctawchevyclassics · 07-23-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by centuryhouse

The tires on the 72 GMC c15 that I just bought are shot, and need replacing. Upon inspection I realized that the rim on one of the wheels is messed up, so i'm guessing I can't get anyone to put a tire on it.

What do I need to look for in replacement wheels, as far as the fit? Is there a certain name for this kind of wheel pattern?

Mine wheels are 16", have 5 lugs, measuring 3" from one to the next (center of stud to center of next stud), and the center hub appears to be 3" as well. From what I have heard, these old Chevy and GMC were either 8 lug or 6 lug - not 5. Is that right?

Are you positive the tires say 16"? I have never seen that particular wheel with a 5 on 5" pattern and for a 16" tire. I have a pair of 15" at the house just like them...

choctawchevyclassics · 07-23-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

first # is the number of lugs. second set of #s is the pattern description.
like 5 on 5 means five lug lugs spaced 5" apart at their widest point
5 on 5.5 means five lug 5 and a half inches apart and so on.
all our trucks are 5 on 5 and 6 on 5.5
chevy passenger cars and s-10 type trucks for chevy are mostly 5 on 4.75

attached is a youtube link to determine correct bolt pattern for a 5 lug wheel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjjiCyMRWW0

centuryhouse · 07-23-2015, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by choctawchevyclassics

Are you positive the tires say 16"? I have never seen that particular wheel with a 5 on 5" pattern and for a 16" tire.

Here's a close-up of the tire markings:

centuryhouse · 07-23-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by choctawchevyclassics

attached is a youtube link to determine correct bolt pattern for a 5 lug wheel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjjiCyMRWW0

Thanks ChoctawChevyClassics!

07-23-2015, 01:46 PM	#1
centuryhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 167	5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace The tires on the 72 GMC c15 that I just bought are shot, and need replacing. Upon inspection I realized that the rim on one of the wheels is messed up, so i'm guessing I can't get anyone to put a tire on it. What do I need to look for in replacement wheels, as far as the fit? Is there a certain name for this kind of wheel pattern? Mine wheels are 16", have 5 lugs, measuring 3" from one to the next (center of stud to center of next stud), and the center hub appears to be 3" as well. From what I have heard, these old Chevy and GMC were either 8 lug or 6 lug - not 5. Is that right?

07-23-2015, 01:49 PM	#2
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: 5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace nope yours came stock 5 lug, that started in 1971 __________________ 1967custom

07-23-2015, 02:50 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,201	Re: 5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace If that is the damage you spoke of thats not bad at all. You can knock the lip back out with a hammer. It will seal. As far as looking for new wheels you need a 15", 5 x 5" bolt pattern with a backspace of 3 1/2" to 4" stock. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-23-2015, 03:17 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: 5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace but 16`s work well also but definatly 5x5 lug pattern __________________ 1967custom

07-23-2015, 03:37 PM	#7
centuryhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 167	Re: 5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace BTW - I see pattern descriptions like "5 on 5.5" and "6 on 5.5". What does that mean?

07-23-2015, 03:43 PM	#8
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,848	Re: 5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace first # is the number of lugs. second set of #s is the pattern description. like 5 on 5 means five lug lugs spaced 5" apart at their widest point 5 on 5.5 means five lug 5 and a half inches apart and so on. all our trucks are 5 on 5 and 6 on 5.5 chevy passenger cars and s-10 type trucks for chevy are mostly 5 on 4.75 __________________ 1967custom

07-23-2015, 03:58 PM	#9
centuryhouse Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 167	Re: 5-Lug Wheels on my GMC - need to replace Aha, another mystery solved! Thanks for the help. Once I've caught up on expenditures for this new project, I may pay for a membership on here. Good place!



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