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kipps · 02-13-2018, 03:42 PM

I'd say for the cheap steel rims in a 8x6.5 bolt pattern, you don't have anything to worry about on the center hole for a truck of your vintage. I think I've heard that some of the 90's trucks began changing up that hole size, but don't quote me on that.

All I can say for sure, is that the 16x10 wheel vintiques series 82 rims fit absolutely perfect on a 80's 3/4 ton squarebody. Center hole was perfect.

My reason for shying away from the cheap D-window rims is that I had a similar rim in a 16.5 size crack up on me. It was probably just a fluke, but I was nervous enough to avoid it. I figured the factory style wheel center had enough built-in flex that it wouldn't crack like the more rigid D-window rim would.

Again, most folks get along just fine with a D-window rim, or else they wouldn't be selling them, but I wanted the stock look and the peace of mind.

02-13-2018, 03:42 PM	#8
kipps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: North-central Virginia Posts: 1,099	Re: Steel rim opinions I'd say for the cheap steel rims in a 8x6.5 bolt pattern, you don't have anything to worry about on the center hole for a truck of your vintage. I think I've heard that some of the 90's trucks began changing up that hole size, but don't quote me on that. All I can say for sure, is that the 16x10 wheel vintiques series 82 rims fit absolutely perfect on a 80's 3/4 ton squarebody. Center hole was perfect. My reason for shying away from the cheap D-window rims is that I had a similar rim in a 16.5 size crack up on me. It was probably just a fluke, but I was nervous enough to avoid it. I figured the factory style wheel center had enough built-in flex that it wouldn't crack like the more rigid D-window rim would. Again, most folks get along just fine with a D-window rim, or else they wouldn't be selling them, but I wanted the stock look and the peace of mind.