Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tucsonjwt · 01-18-2012, 07:26 PM

Will a stock wheel from a Ford F250 8 lug fit on my C20 8 lug truck? I picked up a spare tire and wheel from a Ford and am not sure if I can use it as is or if I have to remount it on my spare wheel.

76stepsidechevy · 01-18-2012, 07:41 PM

Should bolt right up. As far as I know 8 lug is 8 lug for 3/4 and 1 ton anything.

ka_jd7and1 · 01-18-2012, 07:49 PM

What year are the wheels?

The newer stuff (97+?) is metric and will not fit. The older stuff is 8 on 6.5" and will fit. The center hub hole might be a different size though.

Sicklajoie · 01-18-2012, 07:51 PM

Ford rims are lug centric. I have them on my 69 C/20.

black_sheep454 · 01-18-2012, 08:28 PM

Will fit as Long as it's of a truck older than 97
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84chevy4x4 · 01-18-2012, 09:01 PM

as far as wheels go, atleast for 4x4s i know you have a 2wd truck. but 8 bolt dodge and ford will bolt to a chevy but an 8 bolt chevy wheel has a smaller center hole for the hubs and wont fit onto a ford or dodge im pretty sure

thinair · 01-19-2012, 12:36 AM

^^^^^correct.

tucsonjwt · 01-19-2012, 05:01 AM

Ford wheel is pre 1998, so I guess it should fit. thanks.

Rogier · 01-19-2012, 05:26 AM

I have 2002 ford HD wheels and they fit on the 8 lug Chevy 81 in my case. It will not fit the Dana 60 axles of one of my friends from the same year.
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tucsonjwt · 01-21-2012, 03:44 PM

I just test fitted the Ford 8 lug on my 83 C20 and the lug bolt pattern was a match. There is about 1/4" slop in the center (hub) hole, so I can see how the Chevy rim would not fit a Ford because the Chevy center hole would be too small. The Ford rim should do the trick as a spare. Thanks.

inkfamous13 · 04-27-2016, 02:18 AM

I know thos is old thread. But anyone know the exact center hub hole size on 16inch 8 lug wheels off a 1966 c20? Trying to order or make a type of push thru bullet center cap. We were robbed begining of year all my tools stolen. So havnt got a caliper measuring tool yet. Been slowly getting back in order of importance till insurance check comes thru. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thnx

oltronj · 04-28-2016, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 84chevy4x4

as far as wheels go, atleast for 4x4s i know you have a 2wd truck. but 8 bolt dodge and ford will bolt to a chevy but an 8 bolt chevy wheel has a smaller center hole for the hubs and wont fit onto a ford or dodge im pretty sure

what he said

dragonball98312 · 02-17-2018, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

I just test fitted the Ford 8 lug on my 83 C20 and the lug bolt pattern was a match. There is about 1/4" slop in the center (hub) hole, so I can see how the Chevy rim would not fit a Ford because the Chevy center hole would be too small. The Ford rim should do the trick as a spare. Thanks.

I know this is an old thread but does any know if the 1/4" slop will cause me any problems? I just got a 73 c20 that had 16.5s with bad tires and i replaced with 16x7 ford rims. Drives fine with them but wanted to check

KrazyRay · 02-18-2018, 10:52 AM

The Ford rims work good on the Chevy. No worries.

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-18-2018, 11:37 AM

The only difference...not slop, is that the wheel is held by the lug nuts (lugcentric) on Dodge and Ford, and not hubcentric that is held Snug by the hub and lug nuts. Thus the bigger hole which was also needed to clear Ford Dana 60 hubs as they have an extra lip on them that Chevy Dana 60's do not.

tucsonjwt · 02-18-2018, 01:14 PM

I ended up getting the tire dismounted from the Ford rim and mounted to my Chevy 8 lug wheel, and selling the Ford wheel on CL. Since then, I was able to find some nice 8 lug Dodge chrome steel wheels which had good tires and I still have the Dodge wheels on the C20. I bought the set of 4 Dodge wheels with good Yokohama tires ($250) from CL and got another 2 Dodge wheels with BFG commercial T/As from the local pick and pull junkyard ($70). Since I drive less than 1000 miles annually (all city) these tires are all I need. So now I have 11 wheels and tires (including the original Ford spare tire.

I also picked up some used tires for my luxury sedan (2002 Cavalier) since I was getting a tire puncture every 2 months on that car. Whenever I get a flat it is always on a street with no place to pull over, so I have to drive a block or so to get to a side street, and by that time the sidewall on the tire is shot. The tires and wheels are $35 each at the local pick and pull.

Considering the cost of new tires, I think I am going to buy only used tires in the future. I would not trust them for long highway driving, but I usually rent a car if I am going out of town.

dragonball98312 · 02-18-2018, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KrazyRay

The Ford rims work good on the Chevy. No worries.

Alrighty thank you

dragonball98312 · 02-18-2018, 03:58 PM

Heres the space and what they look like with my caps

Racmad2019 · 03-09-2018, 06:02 PM

I am still looking for a decent set of 4 hub caps for my 73 GMC, 8 lug, 3/4 ton. I found two Chevy for the time being.

Racmad2019 · 03-09-2018, 06:06 PM

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**LostMy65** · 09-24-2018, 07:58 PM

I just wanted to confirm...
97 and older 8-lugs from all makes will fit 73-87 chevy 8-lugs?

andyh1956 · 09-24-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Racmad2019

I am still looking for a decent set of 4 hub caps for my 73 GMC, 8 lug, 3/4 ton. I found two Chevy for the time being.

I think I have one 16" GMC cap on my 4 door. I'll check tomorrow.

01-18-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel Will a stock wheel from a Ford F250 8 lug fit on my C20 8 lug truck? I picked up a spare tire and wheel from a Ford and am not sure if I can use it as is or if I have to remount it on my spare wheel.

01-18-2012, 07:41 PM	#2
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel Should bolt right up. As far as I know 8 lug is 8 lug for 3/4 and 1 ton anything.

01-18-2012, 07:49 PM	#3
ka_jd7and1 is a fungineer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 795	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel What year are the wheels? The newer stuff (97+?) is metric and will not fit. The older stuff is 8 on 6.5" and will fit. The center hub hole might be a different size though. __________________ 2003 S10, 2.2 auto- the daily driver, currently with a 2"/2" drop and some minor engine bolt-ons 1978 Impala 2-door, race 350/T350 - the new race car, in progress 1968 Chevy C10 longbed- 3/5 drop, currently undergoing a heart transplant

01-18-2012, 07:51 PM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,488	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel Ford rims are lug centric. I have them on my 69 C/20. __________________ "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/

01-18-2012, 08:28 PM	#5
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel Will fit as Long as it's of a truck older than 97 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

01-18-2012, 09:01 PM	#6
84chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lower Burrell, Pa Posts: 56	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel as far as wheels go, atleast for 4x4s i know you have a 2wd truck. but 8 bolt dodge and ford will bolt to a chevy but an 8 bolt chevy wheel has a smaller center hole for the hubs and wont fit onto a ford or dodge im pretty sure __________________ 1984 Chevy K20 work in progress 1977 Chevy C30 Dump 1979 GMC 35 4x4 Dump 1969 GMC 1500 Rat

01-19-2012, 12:36 AM	#7
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 996	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel ^^^^^correct.

01-19-2012, 05:01 AM	#8
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel Ford wheel is pre 1998, so I guess it should fit. thanks.

01-19-2012, 05:26 AM	#9
Rogier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 80	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel I have 2002 ford HD wheels and they fit on the 8 lug Chevy 81 in my case. It will not fit the Dana 60 axles of one of my friends from the same year. Posted via Mobile Device

01-21-2012, 03:44 PM	#10
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel I just test fitted the Ford 8 lug on my 83 C20 and the lug bolt pattern was a match. There is about 1/4" slop in the center (hub) hole, so I can see how the Chevy rim would not fit a Ford because the Chevy center hole would be too small. The Ford rim should do the trick as a spare. Thanks.

04-27-2016, 02:18 AM	#11
inkfamous13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: lancaster ca Posts: 138	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel I know thos is old thread. But anyone know the exact center hub hole size on 16inch 8 lug wheels off a 1966 c20? Trying to order or make a type of push thru bullet center cap. We were robbed begining of year all my tools stolen. So havnt got a caliper measuring tool yet. Been slowly getting back in order of importance till insurance check comes thru. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thnx

02-18-2018, 10:52 AM	#14
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel The Ford rims work good on the Chevy. No worries.

02-18-2018, 11:37 AM	#15
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,148	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel The only difference...not slop, is that the wheel is held by the lug nuts (lugcentric) on Dodge and Ford, and not hubcentric that is held Snug by the hub and lug nuts. Thus the bigger hole which was also needed to clear Ford Dana 60 hubs as they have an extra lip on them that Chevy Dana 60's do not. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-18-2018, 01:14 PM	#16
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel I ended up getting the tire dismounted from the Ford rim and mounted to my Chevy 8 lug wheel, and selling the Ford wheel on CL. Since then, I was able to find some nice 8 lug Dodge chrome steel wheels which had good tires and I still have the Dodge wheels on the C20. I bought the set of 4 Dodge wheels with good Yokohama tires ($250) from CL and got another 2 Dodge wheels with BFG commercial T/As from the local pick and pull junkyard ($70). Since I drive less than 1000 miles annually (all city) these tires are all I need. So now I have 11 wheels and tires (including the original Ford spare tire. I also picked up some used tires for my luxury sedan (2002 Cavalier) since I was getting a tire puncture every 2 months on that car. Whenever I get a flat it is always on a street with no place to pull over, so I have to drive a block or so to get to a side street, and by that time the sidewall on the tire is shot. The tires and wheels are $35 each at the local pick and pull. Considering the cost of new tires, I think I am going to buy only used tires in the future. I would not trust them for long highway driving, but I usually rent a car if I am going out of town.

02-18-2018, 03:58 PM	#18
dragonball98312 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belfair, Wa Posts: 477	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel Heres the space and what they look like with my caps Attached Images



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03-09-2018, 06:02 PM	#19
Racmad2019 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 24	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel I am still looking for a decent set of 4 hub caps for my 73 GMC, 8 lug, 3/4 ton. I found two Chevy for the time being.

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09-24-2018, 07:58 PM	#21
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Ford 8 lug vs. Chevy 8 lug wheel I just wanted to confirm... 97 and older 8-lugs from all makes will fit 73-87 chevy 8-lugs? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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