8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? - Page 23 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

-Greg72 · 07-14-2023, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by PbFut

Greg, That is some impressive beautiful work!

Thanks bud. That was back in 2015.

Nobody made a 17" wheel that could hold a factory hubcap so I had no choice by to figure it out and make my own solution.

I've seen posts now that US Wheel makes one now (Series 664)... 17 x 9 and 17 x 10 with positive offsets which is nice. They don't have the 4 small factory "windows" but most people would probably not even notice that small detail.

-G

Undone · 08-05-2023, 06:28 PM

Where did you find the 17'' hoops?

6600DURAMAX · 08-07-2023, 12:30 PM

Here is my initial setup .....

Have a second set in the works as well!

**hart11b** · 11-29-2023, 10:32 AM

I’m looking for some 16” steelies. Anyone know about the US Wheel OE series? They offer powder coating in a Sky White color for $35/wheel, but I’m not sure how that stacks up to the factory color.

Sicklajoie · 11-29-2023, 11:29 AM

My 70 C/20 originally came with 16 x 6.5" rims with 265/75/16 Back Country A/T tires.
Swapped those out for 16 x 7 F#rd rims with 265/75/16 Michelins and the appropriate hubcaps.

Orange Crate · 12-01-2023, 07:36 PM

Yah, Accuride here too.

factorystock · 12-02-2023, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Swapped those out for 16 x 7 F#rd rims with 265/75/16 Michelins and the appropriate hubcaps.

Big improvement! Looks great. Made this comment before, but I'll say it again, the 16"x 7" Ford Econoline rims are practically spot on to the original 16.5".

ochremo · 12-02-2023, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hart11b

I’m looking for some 16” steelies. Anyone know about the US Wheel OE series? They offer powder coating in a Sky White color for $35/wheel, but I’m not sure how that stacks up to the factory color.

This is the route I took. I had them powder coated as Coker didn't offer them in white.

mr.mud1 · 12-02-2023, 05:31 PM

here's my 72 truck with it's original 16.5's repainted and the spare wheel with 5 new Firestone Transforce 9.5x16.5 10 ply tires and a set of hubcaps i restored.

ochremo · 12-02-2023, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.mud1

here's my 72 truck with it's original 16.5's repainted and the spare wheel with 5 new Firestone Transforce 9.5x16.5 10 ply tires and a set of hubcaps i restored.

Great job very nice!

mr.mud1 · 12-02-2023, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ochremo

Great job very nice!

thank you sir.i'm pretty happy with how it all turned out.

Mickeymotormount · 12-03-2023, 10:38 AM

Here are mine: 19.5" Kelsey-Hayes which were an option for these trucks.

factorystock · 12-03-2023, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.mud1

here's my 72 truck with it's original 16.5's repainted and the spare wheel with 5 new Firestone Transforce 9.5x16.5 10 ply tires and a set of hubcaps i restored.

Looks great! Looks like it just rolled off the dealership lot!

factorystock · 12-03-2023, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickeymotormount

Here are mine: 19.5" Kelsey-Hayes which were an option for these trucks.

Nice choice. IMO, the ultimate '67-'68 C 20 tire and wheel combo.

mr.mud1 · 12-03-2023, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Looks great! Looks like it just rolled off the dealership lot!

thank a million.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-03-2023, 02:28 PM

I installed Western Wheel cyclones 8.25x16.5 cyclones. Polished and powder coated. They were the best conditioned parts on the truck. I sold the truck last year.

Shifty One · 12-03-2023, 04:41 PM

Both Wheel Vintiques 16 x 8, both powder-coated.

Mickeymotormount · 12-03-2023, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

Nice choice. IMO, the ultimate '67-'68 C 20 tire and wheel combo.

Thanks Factorystock. I prefer them even though they are not a common or popular choice.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 12-03-2023, 06:08 PM

The GREAT BIG blue rally looks so nice.

**chevmn** · 12-03-2023, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty One

Both Wheel Vintiques 16 x 8, both powder-coated.

Are those the stainless trim rings from Wheel Vintiques as well? Or factory GM from OBS truck? Looks like the rings that were factory on a 88 I had at one time. Ive got a full set of the Ford 16x7 wheels on now, but considered going with a 8 inch wide wheel on rear (tough to find salvage 16x8). I like a wider/slightly taller tire on the rear of a 2 wheel drive, especially on a 3/4 ton with a big block. It used to be common to run wider off road tires on the rear of 2 wheel drive. Guess I am showing my age.

Shifty One · 02-22-2024, 02:27 PM

They are OEM OBS from the stock skinny wheels.

08-05-2023, 06:28 PM	#552
Undone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: commerce ga Posts: 894	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? Where did you find the 17'' hoops?

08-07-2023, 12:30 PM	#553
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,107	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? Here is my initial setup ..... Have a second set in the works as well! Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Build - plans - LS3-6L80e-One Tons..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

11-29-2023, 10:32 AM	#554
hart11b Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 50	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? I’m looking for some 16” steelies. Anyone know about the US Wheel OE series? They offer powder coating in a Sky White color for $35/wheel, but I’m not sure how that stacks up to the factory color. Attached Images

11-29-2023, 11:29 AM	#555
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,488	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? My 70 C/20 originally came with 16 x 6.5" rims with 265/75/16 Back Country A/T tires. Swapped those out for 16 x 7 F#rd rims with 265/75/16 Michelins and the appropriate hubcaps. Attached Images __________________ "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/

12-01-2023, 07:36 PM	#556
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 642	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? Yah, Accuride here too. Attached Images __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...

12-02-2023, 05:31 PM	#559
mr.mud1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Joggins Nova Scotia Posts: 1,592	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? here's my 72 truck with it's original 16.5's repainted and the spare wheel with 5 new Firestone Transforce 9.5x16.5 10 ply tires and a set of hubcaps i restored. Attached Images

12-03-2023, 10:38 AM	#562
Mickeymotormount Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Quakertown, Pa. Posts: 109	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? Here are mine: 19.5" Kelsey-Hayes which were an option for these trucks. Attached Images __________________ John 1967 C20 2WD Longbed 2001 2500 HD 4X4 Extended cab long bed

12-03-2023, 02:28 PM	#566
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? I installed Western Wheel cyclones 8.25x16.5 cyclones. Polished and powder coated. They were the best conditioned parts on the truck. I sold the truck last year. Attached Images __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

12-03-2023, 04:41 PM	#567
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 547	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? Both Wheel Vintiques 16 x 8, both powder-coated. __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

12-03-2023, 06:08 PM	#569
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? The GREAT BIG blue rally looks so nice. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

02-22-2024, 02:27 PM	#571
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 547	Re: 8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck? They are OEM OBS from the stock skinny wheels. __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

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