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Rusty 53 3600 · 03-14-2017, 07:39 AM

I'm having a tuff time finding wheels that fit my 53 Chevy 3600 3/4 ton. Are there wheels that fit newer model trucks that would fit my truck?

whitedog76 · 03-14-2017, 08:38 AM

Ford van wheels are good fit.

Dexstar trailer wheels are also popular. Wheel Vintiques and US Wheel sell similar wheels.

Anything more than 4.25 backspace and you're hitting the tie rod.

abig84 · 03-14-2017, 10:34 AM

8 lug I'm guessing? Anything off the 80s one tons should fit if you want nothing fancy. I got 86 k30 rims on my 3800

Rusty 53 3600 · 03-14-2017, 03:18 PM

abig84 So, are your wheels and lug pattern the same as what I have on my truck? Yes I have 8 Lug wheels. And you are saying 80's 1 Ton Chevrolet truck?

Rusty 53 3600 · 03-14-2017, 06:38 PM

Today I worked a 1/2 day. Then went on a trip to the salvage yard to find the wheels to fit my 53 Chevy 3600 3/4 ton truck. I'm having a tuff time finding wheels that have a 4 inch offset. I found two at one place. But I'd like four. I have another place to check out soon. too bad that the salvage yards aren't open on weekends. Now I have to take another day off of work.I'll find them one of these days. Thank you for the help you guy's I really do appreciate the help. This is a real learning experience.

whitedog76 · 03-14-2017, 10:58 PM

Keep on the lookout for pre-97 Ford truck or any Ford 8 lug van.

Some Chevy wheels may work, but more than likely you'll have clearance issues with the tie rod.

mr48chev · 03-15-2017, 12:14 AM

New replacement steelies from the tire store would be cheaper than loosing work to go hunt for crusty used wheels.

There might be a chance that the tire store has a set of take off's out in the storage area or warehouse too. The local guys never throw good usable wheels away if they take them in when guys put custom wheels on their trucks and don't want the old ones. Most of them can order oem style steelies pretty cheap though.

mr48chev · 03-15-2017, 12:23 AM

What Diameter wheel" I can find 16 inch 8 lug real easy for around 50 each new but am having a hard time finding 15 inch.

Rusty 53 3600 · 03-15-2017, 07:08 AM

I went on trailer.com and bought 4 trailer wheels the Dexstar conventional steel wheels. They were 275.00 for 4 wheels with free shipping. I thank you, for all the support and helpful info. It is much!!!

whitedog76 · 03-15-2017, 08:29 AM

Good luck. Those wheels should fit great.

03-14-2017, 07:39 AM	#1
Rusty 53 3600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Milton Wisconsin Posts: 9	Wheels that fit 53 3600 I'm having a tuff time finding wheels that fit my 53 Chevy 3600 3/4 ton. Are there wheels that fit newer model trucks that would fit my truck?

03-14-2017, 08:38 AM	#2
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 Ford van wheels are good fit. Dexstar trailer wheels are also popular. Wheel Vintiques and US Wheel sell similar wheels. Anything more than 4.25 backspace and you're hitting the tie rod.

03-14-2017, 10:34 AM	#3
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 8 lug I'm guessing? Anything off the 80s one tons should fit if you want nothing fancy. I got 86 k30 rims on my 3800

03-14-2017, 03:18 PM	#4
Rusty 53 3600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Milton Wisconsin Posts: 9	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 abig84 So, are your wheels and lug pattern the same as what I have on my truck? Yes I have 8 Lug wheels. And you are saying 80's 1 Ton Chevrolet truck?

03-14-2017, 06:38 PM	#5
Rusty 53 3600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Milton Wisconsin Posts: 9	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 Today I worked a 1/2 day. Then went on a trip to the salvage yard to find the wheels to fit my 53 Chevy 3600 3/4 ton truck. I'm having a tuff time finding wheels that have a 4 inch offset. I found two at one place. But I'd like four. I have another place to check out soon. too bad that the salvage yards aren't open on weekends. Now I have to take another day off of work.I'll find them one of these days. Thank you for the help you guy's I really do appreciate the help. This is a real learning experience.

03-14-2017, 10:58 PM	#6
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 Keep on the lookout for pre-97 Ford truck or any Ford 8 lug van. Some Chevy wheels may work, but more than likely you'll have clearance issues with the tie rod.

03-15-2017, 12:14 AM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,281	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 New replacement steelies from the tire store would be cheaper than loosing work to go hunt for crusty used wheels. There might be a chance that the tire store has a set of take off's out in the storage area or warehouse too. The local guys never throw good usable wheels away if they take them in when guys put custom wheels on their trucks and don't want the old ones. Most of them can order oem style steelies pretty cheap though. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-15-2017, 12:23 AM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,281	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 What Diameter wheel" I can find 16 inch 8 lug real easy for around 50 each new but am having a hard time finding 15 inch. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-15-2017, 07:08 AM	#9
Rusty 53 3600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Milton Wisconsin Posts: 9	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 I went on trailer.com and bought 4 trailer wheels the Dexstar conventional steel wheels. They were 275.00 for 4 wheels with free shipping. I thank you, for all the support and helpful info. It is much!!! Last edited by Rusty 53 3600; 03-15-2017 at 07:15 AM.

03-15-2017, 08:29 AM	#10
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Wheels that fit 53 3600 Good luck. Those wheels should fit great.



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