Wheel Adapters anyone using them?

[Nickelcharlie]

I have an 86 GMC short bed and I am thinking I would like to go to a new style 6 lug wheel which would require the use of a wheel adapter. Any problem in using them? Would like to hear from those that might be using them or thoughts about them! Thanks

[bbbc10]

do not use wheel adapters.....they can break and push the wheels out to far

[Breeze454]

I used some on a 8 lug square I had a while back. Used later model 8 lug aluminum wheels, never had an issue. Torque them down correctly and use loc-tite on the threads, and you're golden. On that note, I would never use them on anything bigger than a stock tire height, too much stress on that small of an area.

[Nickelcharlie]

Thanks for replying! I was thinking going from a 15 to maybe an 18". Think that is to big a jump? Just doing some thinking right now, have not bought any adapters.

[lolife99]

If you are adapting a 5-lug truck to 6-lug I highly suggest you don't.
Those are some scarey adapters that bolt together.
Use aftermarket 6-lug rotors and new rear axles.

Just be warned that most 6-lug wheels are for the 99- up silverados that have a smaller hub bore than your truck.
Most 6-lug wheels used on pre-99 trucks are custom built.
(unless you are talking 4x4 wheels)
Not enough info to know what you are doing,...