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**aotte1** · 01-31-2018, 02:07 AM

What to buy a Firestone 15x8 6 lug, 3 nub wheel. Photos of one is shown below.

**pimpston65** · 01-31-2018, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aotte1

What to buy a Firestone 15x8 6 lug, 3 nub wheel. Photos of one is shown below.

are there any makers mark to know if its firestone?

oem4me · 01-31-2018, 10:06 AM

Which pic is the Firestone? Two different wheels shown there, and one is four nub. Center on the 3 nub looks a lot like a KH.

**aotte1** · 02-01-2018, 08:00 PM

Pimpston, oem4me

Will look for more photos of identifying characters. Looked for any on the outside marks, found none.

These appear to kave more dish, less back spacing then the Blazer 15x8 four nub KH wheels? Will get measurements.

The bottom wheel in photo was wrong. Edited it out.

Oem4me, did they make 3 nub KH 15x8 6 lug wheels? Would Firestone use KH centers? Does the band look like a KH item, shape, contours, placement of valve stem?

Thanks for the help,
Les

Thanks,
Les

**60-66** · 02-02-2018, 12:48 PM

The identification on these wheels will be between the beads with the tire off Les . I have several of these, will look and see if I have any with tires off. I cant imagine Firestone making the wheel , but can see them supplying them as many company's
did.

**aotte1** · 02-02-2018, 03:06 PM

Thanks Jon, please let me know what you find. Them not making them makes sense. Will look for photos between beads before tires installed.

The back spacing is 3 3/4".

Thanks,
Les

notsolo · 02-03-2018, 06:52 PM

I have 1 of each, a 3 nub and a 4 nub. Decent condition, Some surface rust, minor pitting, will know better when tires are off. Currently have 225x 75r 15...These have been under cover for 25 yrs...$50. Plus shipping....Lmk....Ed

**aotte1** · 02-04-2018, 06:16 PM

Ed,

Interested, PM sent.

Les

b.sharp · 02-06-2018, 10:52 PM

Notsolo, the wheels you have pictured looks more like the standard 6” wheel. Not the 8” wheel Les is looking for. You can see the depth of the setback on his is deeper than yours. You might want to make sure yours are indeed 8”. Just an observation..

kerber63 · 02-10-2018, 08:34 PM

I have a 6” wheel, same center as what you’re looking for. Interested?

kerber63 · 02-10-2018, 08:38 PM

Pics of mine.

**aotte1** · 02-11-2018, 01:51 AM

kerber63,

Thanks for posting your wheel information, going to pass.
Need to match my existing 8" wheel.

Thanks,
Les

kerber63 · 02-11-2018, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aotte1

kerber63,

Thanks for posting your wheel information, going to pass.
Need to match my existing 8" wheel.

Thanks,
Les

No worries. Good lick with your search.

kerber63 · 02-11-2018, 03:04 AM

Aaargh where’s the edit button?!!! Good LUCK. LUCK LUCK LUCK.

sambrutay · 02-12-2018, 03:12 PM

2 on C-list

https://lexington.craigslist.org/pts...452002524.html

**aotte1** · 02-12-2018, 04:20 PM

Bruce,

Thanks for the heads-up.
Those are a little different, think they may be Blazer wheel,if so offset is different.
Will contact them and confirm if they are same offset.

Thanks,
Les

**argonaut** · 04-24-2018, 03:16 AM

Les,
Did you ever find any of these? I have 3 of them. I either want to sell these 3 or buy a couple more to complete a set of 5. Let me know what you think.

**aotte1** · 04-24-2018, 03:25 AM

Jason,
No did not find more,
Interested in your three,
Can you send photos please, they are 3 nub believed to be made by KH.
Will get you back spacing, these have more dish then the Blazer 4 nub 15x8 wheels.
Thanks
Les

**paulspickupparts** · 04-25-2018, 05:20 PM

Are you sure this is not a custom wheel that someone took a stock center and had a rim/wheel shop add an outside with different offset and width? The weld looks suspicious.

**argonaut** · 04-25-2018, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aotte1

Jason,
No did not find more,
Interested in your three,
Can you send photos please, they are 3 nub believed to be made by KH.
Will get you back spacing, these have more dish then the Blazer 4 nub 15x8 wheels.
Thanks
Les

Les,
I'm not sure who they're made by but mine are 3 nub and have exactly 4" backspace, which is about a 1/2" more than the typical 15x8 Hickey wheels. I think they're an older version. I measured and the centers around about an inch or so smaller in diameter on these than the Hickey wheels, but the rim area over the caliper is the same diameter.
Anyway, since I have't been about to find another pair yet I would be happy to sell these to you. I'm thinking $60 each plus shipping.
It would be quicker for me to text photos to you. So shoot me a text if you're interested. (909)645-4859

**aotte1** · 04-26-2018, 12:53 AM

Jason,

PM just sent.

Les

Warrens69GMC · 04-26-2018, 10:46 PM

It looks like the center was reversed in your rim, mine is the same as the rest

**aotte1** · 04-27-2018, 12:24 AM

Warren,
Thanks for your photos, are the wheels in your photos 15x8 or 15x6?
The ones needed are 15x8. If you look at the last photo in post number 4, you can see a depression ring near the outer edge of the wheel, which helps identify this wheel.

Paul,
Thanks for the information/question. Do not know if these are custom wheels or not. Initial assumption is they are not, based on the following, found one here in KY, and three others in CA, and report of some in WI. Purchasing the ones in CA. Know you have a lot of knowledge, so your question is valid. Once I have photos from WI, and wheels from CA, will post what information found for reference.

As OEM4me stated the center looks like KH type. The band is easy to identify, will check it identifiers against other GM wheels of this period.

Thanks,
Les

Warrens69GMC · 04-27-2018, 12:42 AM

That is 15x8.

Warrens69GMC · 04-27-2018, 12:42 AM

I can pull it off the rim in the next few days.

01-31-2018, 02:07 AM	#1
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel What to buy a Firestone 15x8 6 lug, 3 nub wheel. Photos of one is shown below. Attached Images Last edited by aotte1; 02-01-2018 at 08:18 PM.

01-31-2018, 10:06 AM	#3
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Which pic is the Firestone? Two different wheels shown there, and one is four nub. Center on the 3 nub looks a lot like a KH.

02-01-2018, 08:00 PM	#4
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Pimpston, oem4me Will look for more photos of identifying characters. Looked for any on the outside marks, found none. These appear to kave more dish, less back spacing then the Blazer 15x8 four nub KH wheels? Will get measurements. The bottom wheel in photo was wrong. Edited it out. Oem4me, did they make 3 nub KH 15x8 6 lug wheels? Would Firestone use KH centers? Does the band look like a KH item, shape, contours, placement of valve stem? Thanks for the help, Les Thanks, Les Attached Images Last edited by aotte1; 02-01-2018 at 08:27 PM.

02-02-2018, 12:48 PM	#5
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,322	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel The identification on these wheels will be between the beads with the tire off Les . I have several of these, will look and see if I have any with tires off. I cant imagine Firestone making the wheel , but can see them supplying them as many company's did. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

02-02-2018, 03:06 PM	#6
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Thanks Jon, please let me know what you find. Them not making them makes sense. Will look for photos between beads before tires installed. The back spacing is 3 3/4". Thanks, Les Last edited by aotte1; 02-02-2018 at 03:32 PM.

02-03-2018, 06:52 PM	#7
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,451	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel I have 1 of each, a 3 nub and a 4 nub. Decent condition, Some surface rust, minor pitting, will know better when tires are off. Currently have 225x 75r 15...These have been under cover for 25 yrs...$50. Plus shipping....Lmk....Ed Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-04-2018, 06:16 PM	#8
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Ed, Interested, PM sent. Les

02-06-2018, 10:52 PM	#9
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Notsolo, the wheels you have pictured looks more like the standard 6” wheel. Not the 8” wheel Les is looking for. You can see the depth of the setback on his is deeper than yours. You might want to make sure yours are indeed 8”. Just an observation..

02-10-2018, 08:34 PM	#10
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 280	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel I have a 6” wheel, same center as what you’re looking for. Interested? __________________ 1963 C10 short-wide Turbocharged 454, T56, 4.11 posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605408 1963 C10 suburban Unknown, unknown, 3.73 open http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622037

02-10-2018, 08:38 PM	#11
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 280	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Pics of mine. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C10 short-wide Turbocharged 454, T56, 4.11 posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605408 1963 C10 suburban Unknown, unknown, 3.73 open http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622037

02-11-2018, 01:51 AM	#12
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel kerber63, Thanks for posting your wheel information, going to pass. Need to match my existing 8" wheel. Thanks, Les

02-11-2018, 03:04 AM	#14
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 280	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Aaargh where’s the edit button?!!! Good LUCK. LUCK LUCK LUCK. __________________ 1963 C10 short-wide Turbocharged 454, T56, 4.11 posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605408 1963 C10 suburban Unknown, unknown, 3.73 open http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622037

02-12-2018, 03:12 PM	#15
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 619	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel 2 on C-list https://lexington.craigslist.org/pts...452002524.html __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

02-12-2018, 04:20 PM	#16
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Bruce, Thanks for the heads-up. Those are a little different, think they may be Blazer wheel,if so offset is different. Will contact them and confirm if they are same offset. Thanks, Les

04-24-2018, 03:16 AM	#17
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Les, Did you ever find any of these? I have 3 of them. I either want to sell these 3 or buy a couple more to complete a set of 5. Let me know what you think. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!



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04-24-2018, 03:25 AM	#18
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Jason, No did not find more, Interested in your three, Can you send photos please, they are 3 nub believed to be made by KH. Will get you back spacing, these have more dish then the Blazer 4 nub 15x8 wheels. Thanks Les

04-25-2018, 05:20 PM	#19
paulspickupparts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seward Nebraska Posts: 1,596	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Are you sure this is not a custom wheel that someone took a stock center and had a rim/wheel shop add an outside with different offset and width? The weld looks suspicious.

04-26-2018, 12:53 AM	#21
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Jason, PM just sent. Les

04-26-2018, 10:46 PM	#22
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel It looks like the center was reversed in your rim, mine is the same as the rest Attached Images

04-27-2018, 12:24 AM	#23
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel Warren, Thanks for your photos, are the wheels in your photos 15x8 or 15x6? The ones needed are 15x8. If you look at the last photo in post number 4, you can see a depression ring near the outer edge of the wheel, which helps identify this wheel. Paul, Thanks for the information/question. Do not know if these are custom wheels or not. Initial assumption is they are not, based on the following, found one here in KY, and three others in CA, and report of some in WI. Purchasing the ones in CA. Know you have a lot of knowledge, so your question is valid. Once I have photos from WI, and wheels from CA, will post what information found for reference. As OEM4me stated the center looks like KH type. The band is easy to identify, will check it identifiers against other GM wheels of this period. Thanks, Les Last edited by aotte1; 04-27-2018 at 12:34 AM.

04-27-2018, 12:42 AM	#24
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel That is 15x8.

04-27-2018, 12:42 AM	#25
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: WTB: 15x8 Firestone Wheel I can pull it off the rim in the next few days.

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