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Ken B · 06-26-2017, 10:43 AM

I picked up a real nice set of vintage aluminum 8 lug slot rims with brand new BF Goodrich tires on them at the flea market this past weekend for 100 bucks. The seller said they were off a Chevy 4x4. Will I be able too use these on my 70 2wd C30? I believe my studs are 1/2x20 and the one lug that came with the rims has a larger thread size. When I went to get new lugs all the parts guy had were lugs that had a smaller outside diameter than the one lug that came with these rims that fit perfectly thru the lug holes... I don't want any wobbles etc... Is there any way for me to get around this? Thanks for any help!

cleszkie · 06-26-2017, 01:45 PM

Find another parts guy or parts store. You should be able to find the proper mag-style lug nuts with the right OD and thread size at most any Pep Boys. Or go on-line and look for Gorilla brand mag-style lug nuts and order what you need.

Ken B · 06-26-2017, 02:01 PM

I think these are what I'm looking for?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-DUPLEX-MA...tTdEhm&vxp=mtr

midniteblues · 06-26-2017, 02:45 PM

I was gonna suggest the
"Lug nut king"
But I see you've already found him.
Much better quality than junk mcguard or rallie lugs.
He can set you up with excalty what you need.

I've seen some slots that have very unique lugs but pretty sure those were all unilug setups.

WilliamFd55 · 06-26-2017, 03:06 PM

I got mine from Lug nut king on eBay. He always has quality stuff. Had 8 lug on a 79 and just found 6 lug for the "New" 70'

Sicklajoie · 06-26-2017, 04:03 PM

You're not really thinking of ditching the steel wheels are you?
You have one of the coolest trucks on this board!

Ken B · 06-26-2017, 07:46 PM

Thanks guys, I'm gonna grab the lug nuts from the Lug nut king..
I will keep the split rim and factory hub cap setup and I will no doubt put them back on at some point. Slots have always been a favorite of mine and every once in a while I like to switch things up a little. I also have a problem with one of the split rims. I've had for at least a yr. now a shimmy between 55 and 65 mph that drives me nuts. I have had it balanced numerous times to no avail. I put a junk rim and tire on to see if the problem goes away and it does. Maybe its the new Cooper tire but the tire shop swears it isn't, could be something out of whack with the split rim. I've also had to replace tubes on 3 different occasions because of nails and screws. One thing that really sucks about split rims (at least in my experience) is when you pick up a nail or screw its an instant flat, nothing slow about it. It has always happened in the worst places.

CG · 06-26-2017, 08:15 PM

I bought brand new Gorilla shank style lug nuts off of Amazon for mine.

**FleetsidePaul** · 06-26-2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

I bought brand new Gorilla shank style lug nuts off of Amazon for mine.

I love that truck.

**special-K** · 06-26-2017, 10:36 PM

I've taken drum brake K/20s and changed the studs to 9/16s.

El Dorado Jim · 06-26-2017, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilliamFd55

I got mine from Lug nut king on eBay. He always has quality stuff. Had 8 lug on a 79 and just found 6 lug for the "New" 70'

what size tires are you running on your 8 lug wheels?

WilliamFd55 · 06-27-2017, 12:46 PM

They were 35/12.5/16.5 BF Goodrich.

El Dorado Jim · 06-28-2017, 01:02 AM

thanks

Ken B · 06-28-2017, 06:39 AM

I might want to get rid of the BF Goodrich road and trails and put a road tire on these rims. Where do you guys find 16.5 tires for a 10.5 inch rim? I'd like to find an old school looking tire if that makes any sense. I like to keep everything period correct looking. Seems no one around here has anything...

**71blksuper4x4** · 06-28-2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken B

I might want to get rid of the BF Goodrich road and trails and put a road tire on these rims. Where do you guys find 16.5 tires for a 10.5 inch rim? I'd like to find an old school looking tire if that makes any sense. I like to keep everything period correct looking. Seems no one around here has anything...

Unfortunately, not too many options left! I had to find another set of wheels for my crew cab build and sold off my 16.5 slots.

06-26-2017, 10:43 AM	#1
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. I picked up a real nice set of vintage aluminum 8 lug slot rims with brand new BF Goodrich tires on them at the flea market this past weekend for 100 bucks. The seller said they were off a Chevy 4x4. Will I be able too use these on my 70 2wd C30? I believe my studs are 1/2x20 and the one lug that came with the rims has a larger thread size. When I went to get new lugs all the parts guy had were lugs that had a smaller outside diameter than the one lug that came with these rims that fit perfectly thru the lug holes... I don't want any wobbles etc... Is there any way for me to get around this? Thanks for any help!

06-26-2017, 01:45 PM	#2
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. Find another parts guy or parts store. You should be able to find the proper mag-style lug nuts with the right OD and thread size at most any Pep Boys. Or go on-line and look for Gorilla brand mag-style lug nuts and order what you need.

06-26-2017, 02:01 PM	#3
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. I think these are what I'm looking for? http://www.ebay.com/itm/32-DUPLEX-MA...tTdEhm&vxp=mtr

06-26-2017, 02:45 PM	#4
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. I was gonna suggest the "Lug nut king" But I see you've already found him. Much better quality than junk mcguard or rallie lugs. He can set you up with excalty what you need. I've seen some slots that have very unique lugs but pretty sure those were all unilug setups. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

06-26-2017, 03:06 PM	#5
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. I got mine from Lug nut king on eBay. He always has quality stuff. Had 8 lug on a 79 and just found 6 lug for the "New" 70' Attached Images

06-26-2017, 04:03 PM	#6
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,488	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. You're not really thinking of ditching the steel wheels are you? You have one of the coolest trucks on this board! __________________ "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/

06-26-2017, 07:46 PM	#7
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. Thanks guys, I'm gonna grab the lug nuts from the Lug nut king.. I will keep the split rim and factory hub cap setup and I will no doubt put them back on at some point. Slots have always been a favorite of mine and every once in a while I like to switch things up a little. I also have a problem with one of the split rims. I've had for at least a yr. now a shimmy between 55 and 65 mph that drives me nuts. I have had it balanced numerous times to no avail. I put a junk rim and tire on to see if the problem goes away and it does. Maybe its the new Cooper tire but the tire shop swears it isn't, could be something out of whack with the split rim. I've also had to replace tubes on 3 different occasions because of nails and screws. One thing that really sucks about split rims (at least in my experience) is when you pick up a nail or screw its an instant flat, nothing slow about it. It has always happened in the worst places.

06-26-2017, 08:15 PM	#8
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06-26-2017, 10:36 PM	#10
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06-27-2017, 12:46 PM	#12
WilliamFd55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Glen Rock, NJ Posts: 258	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. They were 35/12.5/16.5 BF Goodrich.

06-28-2017, 01:02 AM	#13
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. thanks

06-28-2017, 06:39 AM	#14
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. I might want to get rid of the BF Goodrich road and trails and put a road tire on these rims. Where do you guys find 16.5 tires for a 10.5 inch rim? I'd like to find an old school looking tire if that makes any sense. I like to keep everything period correct looking. Seems no one around here has anything...



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