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Old 12-24-2017, 07:55 PM   #1
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Newer Chevy Rims Fit?

There's a Craigslist offer for 4 take-off Late Model Chevy 6-lug aluminum rims and tires.
Will these fit the offset of a 1968 Model Year C/10 truck, and 6-lug 5.5'' spacing?
Will I have to get a machinist to open them up to fit a '71 GMC Jimmy's 4x4 front hubs? Will the HD finned brake drums fit inside the back of the newer rims?
I do like the way they look, and the guy's price isn't bad.
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Old 12-24-2017, 09:15 PM   #2
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Re: Newer Chevy Rims Fit?

The center pilot is too small. You will have to have a machinist open the back up on the 2x4 truck or open it clear through for the 4x4 hub.
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Re: Newer Chevy Rims Fit?

Could use 2" spacers to bolt new wheels on no problem
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Old 12-25-2017, 12:42 AM   #4
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Re: Newer Chevy Rims Fit?

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Could use 2" spacers to bolt new wheels on no problem
Would that be advisable on a 4x4 that goes to more places than the Mall?
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Old 12-25-2017, 12:45 AM   #5
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The center pilot is too small. You will have to have a machinist open the back up on the 2x4 truck or open it clear through for the 4x4 hub.
That's about what I thought. What about backspacing? Would the tire be centered in the wheelwell?
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