Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bubs1971 · 12-28-2017, 12:51 AM

Anyone have a source for steel wheels that will fit my truck? I'm going for the old school look and I need 6 lug and Preferably 15 x 8. They are surprisingly hard to find. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

**72 tigger** · 12-28-2017, 07:27 AM

I believe Cooper restoration carries what you’re looking for

mrein3 · 12-28-2017, 11:31 AM

I got mine off of a 1978ish pickup that was heading for the crusher for nothing. Keep your eyes open.

Any 4x4 from 1971 through what ever year they went to five lug will work over your disc brake calipers. 1970 and older 6-lug won't clear the caliper. But you probably already know that.

flashed · 12-28-2017, 09:58 PM

You can have regular 6 lug wheels widened by a Pro .

**davischevy** · 12-28-2017, 10:28 PM

Look for the four nubs that hold the hubcaps on if you have disc brakes. Three nub wheels won't work on disc's.

Military Blazers had the 15x8 wheels. Military salvage is a good place to look.

joeydurango · 12-28-2017, 10:42 PM

Agree with all the good info above, except that I'm not aware of any reproduction 6-lug 15x8 steelies - maybe Cooper Resto started making them since I last looked? I searched high and low when I was looking for a set in 2016, and the closest I got to reproduction wheels was talking with a repro company and asking them if they were interested in creating a new wheel for their line. The answer was no.

Steelies are definitely getting more difficult to find. But there are many of 'em out there if you keep your eyes open. I looked for months and finally ended up getting a set from a board member in the classified section - then had them powdercoated and offset some of the cost by selling my rallyes. After that all happened, I spotted some on a trailer parked on a county road... been sitting there since, if I still needed a set I'd probably go ask if they wanted to sell them.

**davischevy** · 12-28-2017, 10:54 PM

One of the local tire shops sells a lot of wheels. I go out back and look through the old wheels when I have time.

Redneck Rydes · 12-28-2017, 11:49 PM

Wheel Vintiques is making 6 bolt 15x8 rims now,finally,spent a year looking for my originals

Hotcorner · 12-29-2017, 10:36 AM

3/4 ton? These are wheel vintiques 16x8

CG · 12-29-2017, 02:01 PM

Wasn't there some sort of back spacing issue with the repro 15x8 6 lug wheels? I thought it was brought up in the cooper thread. Ugh now Im going to have to find it to see if Im all wet or not =)

EDIT: Here is the thread ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751354

bow-tie-bandit · 12-30-2017, 07:36 AM

here is the link to wheel vintiques

https://www.wheelvintiques.com/15x8-...backspace.html

Oops sorry. I just noticed that these were 3 nub for hubcaps.

joeydurango · 12-30-2017, 11:57 AM

I stand corrected on the Cooper Resto wheels - looks like they're making some, as shown in the thread CG posted above. Only a month old! Didn't know that had happened.

It's strange they chose to make them 3-nub, even though they supposedly clear the disc brakes like the original 4-nub version. I can see that causing them some customer confusion.

**davischevy** · 12-30-2017, 01:23 PM

Yes, those three nub repo's will cause a headache somewhere.

We've all been programmed to think, three nub, drum brakes, four nub, disc brakes.

Hutch · 12-30-2017, 10:55 PM

These might work
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F192411941492

Cooper Restorations · 12-31-2017, 03:50 PM

To clear up some confusion on these wheels... We are not the manufacturer of the wheels, just a dealer. The 3 nub feature on the older wheels was only a way to tell the older wheels (drum brake) from the later model disc brake wheels. This doesnt apply to these reproductions. These new reproductions were made to fit both disc or drum brake trucks. There is plenty of room to clear stock type disc brakes. And the half ton caps (10.125") will fit these new wheels with no issues. There are specs for the wheels listed on our website in a varity of widths. These come coated in a powdercoated primer, ready to scuff and paint. Check out www.cooperrestorations.com for the options.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-31-2017, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooper Restorations

To clear up some confusion on these wheels... We are not the manufacturer of the wheels, just a dealer. The 3 nub feature on the older wheels was only a way to tell the older wheels (drum brake) from the later model disc brake wheels. This doesnt apply to these reproductions. These new reproductions were made to fit both disc or drum brake trucks. There is plenty of room to clear stock type disc brakes. And the half ton caps (10.125") will fit these new wheels with no issues. There are specs for the wheels listed on our website in a varity of widths. These come coated in a powdercoated primer, ready to scuff and paint. Check out www.cooperrestorations.com for the options.

To clarify, you are a dealer for reproduction 15 x 8 steel wheels that clear disc brakes in 71-72 4wd 1/2t GM trucks and take the "dog dish" style 69-72 hub caps? If so, are these USA made?

Shown here : https://www.cooperrestorations.com/p...-bolt-pattern/

Cooper Restorations · 12-31-2017, 08:03 PM

Correct... we have various widths. All fit disc brakes and the 1/2 ton dog dish caps. They are high quality, made in the USA.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-01-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper Restorations

Correct... we have various widths. All fit disc brakes and the 1/2 ton dog dish caps. They are high quality, made in the USA.

That's great to know. Thank you.

bubs1971 · 01-02-2018, 03:52 AM

wow! Thanks so much everyone!

flashed · 01-02-2018, 08:14 AM

I will just buy the Pro widened factory 6 lug wheels for $350 a set .

CG · 01-02-2018, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper Restorations

Correct... we have various widths. All fit disc brakes and the 1/2 ton dog dish caps. They are high quality, made in the USA.

It says they have a powder coated primer finish. I'm not sure what this means, never heard of powder coated primer.

03-28-2019, 08:06 PM

Just read this thread and was curious if anyone has used the Cooper Restoration wheels; I have a 72 K10. The wheels would have to be powder coated so that would an element of cost--I wish they were offered in powder coated white or black. My K10 came from the factory painted black and no hubs so I would opt for black powder coat. Thanks. Martin

Cooper Restorations · 03-28-2019, 09:34 PM

I can get them powdercoated about any color you need.

03-28-2019, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cooper Restorations

I can get them powdercoated about any color you need.

I will send you a PM. thx. m

12-28-2017, 12:51 AM	#1
bubs1971 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Lafayette,CA Posts: 2	Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Anyone have a source for steel wheels that will fit my truck? I'm going for the old school look and I need 6 lug and Preferably 15 x 8. They are surprisingly hard to find. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

12-28-2017, 07:27 AM	#2
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck I believe Cooper restoration carries what you’re looking for

12-28-2017, 11:31 AM	#3
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck I got mine off of a 1978ish pickup that was heading for the crusher for nothing. Keep your eyes open. Any 4x4 from 1971 through what ever year they went to five lug will work over your disc brake calipers. 1970 and older 6-lug won't clear the caliper. But you probably already know that. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

12-28-2017, 09:58 PM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck You can have regular 6 lug wheels widened by a Pro .

12-28-2017, 10:28 PM	#5
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Look for the four nubs that hold the hubcaps on if you have disc brakes. Three nub wheels won't work on disc's. Military Blazers had the 15x8 wheels. Military salvage is a good place to look. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-28-2017, 10:42 PM	#6
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 809	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Agree with all the good info above, except that I'm not aware of any reproduction 6-lug 15x8 steelies - maybe Cooper Resto started making them since I last looked? I searched high and low when I was looking for a set in 2016, and the closest I got to reproduction wheels was talking with a repro company and asking them if they were interested in creating a new wheel for their line. The answer was no. Steelies are definitely getting more difficult to find. But there are many of 'em out there if you keep your eyes open. I looked for months and finally ended up getting a set from a board member in the classified section - then had them powdercoated and offset some of the cost by selling my rallyes. After that all happened, I spotted some on a trailer parked on a county road... been sitting there since, if I still needed a set I'd probably go ask if they wanted to sell them. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

12-28-2017, 10:54 PM	#7
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck One of the local tire shops sells a lot of wheels. I go out back and look through the old wheels when I have time. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-28-2017, 11:49 PM	#8
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Wheel Vintiques is making 6 bolt 15x8 rims now,finally,spent a year looking for my originals

12-29-2017, 10:36 AM	#9
Hotcorner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 892	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck 3/4 ton? These are wheel vintiques 16x8 Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC K25 2007 Chevy 2500HD Classic Duramax 1999 Tahoe 2DR 4WD Base Model 5.7l

12-29-2017, 02:01 PM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,778	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Wasn't there some sort of back spacing issue with the repro 15x8 6 lug wheels? I thought it was brought up in the cooper thread. Ugh now Im going to have to find it to see if Im all wet or not =) EDIT: Here is the thread ... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751354 __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

12-30-2017, 07:36 AM	#11
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck here is the link to wheel vintiques https://www.wheelvintiques.com/15x8-...backspace.html Oops sorry. I just noticed that these were 3 nub for hubcaps. Last edited by bow-tie-bandit; 12-30-2017 at 07:42 AM. Reason: 3 nub

12-30-2017, 11:57 AM	#12
joeydurango Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 809	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck I stand corrected on the Cooper Resto wheels - looks like they're making some, as shown in the thread CG posted above. Only a month old! Didn't know that had happened. It's strange they chose to make them 3-nub, even though they supposedly clear the disc brakes like the original 4-nub version. I can see that causing them some customer confusion. __________________ 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super \| LWB, fleetside \| 350/350/205 \| KEEPER 1971 K10 Cheyenne \| SWB, fleetside \| LS Swap 5.3/4L60 \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 400/4-spd \| SOLD 1976 Trans Am \| 455/4-spd \| TOTALED

12-30-2017, 01:23 PM	#13
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Yes, those three nub repo's will cause a headache somewhere. We've all been programmed to think, three nub, drum brakes, four nub, disc brakes. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-30-2017, 10:55 PM	#14
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck These might work https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F192411941492 Attached Images __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

12-31-2017, 03:50 PM	#15
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 402	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck To clear up some confusion on these wheels... We are not the manufacturer of the wheels, just a dealer. The 3 nub feature on the older wheels was only a way to tell the older wheels (drum brake) from the later model disc brake wheels. This doesnt apply to these reproductions. These new reproductions were made to fit both disc or drum brake trucks. There is plenty of room to clear stock type disc brakes. And the half ton caps (10.125") will fit these new wheels with no issues. There are specs for the wheels listed on our website in a varity of widths. These come coated in a powdercoated primer, ready to scuff and paint. Check out www.cooperrestorations.com for the options.



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12-31-2017, 08:03 PM	#17
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 402	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Correct... we have various widths. All fit disc brakes and the 1/2 ton dog dish caps. They are high quality, made in the USA.

01-02-2018, 03:52 AM	#19
bubs1971 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Lafayette,CA Posts: 2	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck wow! Thanks so much everyone!

01-02-2018, 08:14 AM	#20
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck I will just buy the Pro widened factory 6 lug wheels for $350 a set .

03-28-2019, 08:06 PM	#22
Martyt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck Just read this thread and was curious if anyone has used the Cooper Restoration wheels; I have a 72 K10. The wheels would have to be powder coated so that would an element of cost--I wish they were offered in powder coated white or black. My K10 came from the factory painted black and no hubs so I would opt for black powder coat. Thanks. Martin

03-28-2019, 09:34 PM	#23
Cooper Restorations Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marion Indiana Posts: 402	Re: Steel wheels for 1971 4x4 truck I can get them powdercoated about any color you need.

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