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C.20 · 10-02-2015, 10:57 AM

How's everyone doing I have a question about center bore I'm buying wheels it's a 1971 c20 with a 86 c20 rear end it's a 8x6.5 boy
Pattern the only thing I'm worried about is the center bore I don't want to buy 500$ wheels and they won't fit if someone can help me out i would apperciate it
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Mmorgan32 · 10-02-2015, 09:52 PM

From what I understand most modern wheels are not hub centric meaning the lug nuts center the wheel not the hub so the bore on the new wheels might be bigger than your hub. I would measure your hubs and ask where ever you are buying them from what the center bore is or tell them what you have so they can give you options.

Super_Dave · 01-13-2016, 02:59 PM

They do make hub centering rings.
http://us.hubcentric-rings.com/why_h.../?src=intpopup

davepl · 01-13-2016, 03:06 PM

I've used hub centering rings BUT I believe they only are for nut-centric wheels. Because they are plastic, they only serve any purpose while you're in the process of setting up the wheel and bolting it up.

It certainly can't -ride- on the ring because, as I said, it's made of plastic. So if the wheel actually relies on the hub for centering after it's bolted up, I think you need to check with the wheel manufacturer to be sure...

Mike C · 01-13-2016, 04:49 PM

The 8 lug rims available in the aftermarket or the OEM's for that matter up until '98 with Ford and Until 2010 with GM should fit. Dodge will work until 2010 as well I think and maybe to present. Not sure if they have finally succomed to the metric pattern phenomena or not.

10-02-2015, 10:57 AM	#1
C.20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Raleigh North Carolina Posts: 66	Need help center bore wheels How's everyone doing I have a question about center bore I'm buying wheels it's a 1971 c20 with a 86 c20 rear end it's a 8x6.5 boy Pattern the only thing I'm worried about is the center bore I don't want to buy 500$ wheels and they won't fit if someone can help me out i would apperciate it Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2015, 09:52 PM	#2
Mmorgan32 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Fresno, ca Posts: 303	Re: Need help center bore wheels From what I understand most modern wheels are not hub centric meaning the lug nuts center the wheel not the hub so the bore on the new wheels might be bigger than your hub. I would measure your hubs and ask where ever you are buying them from what the center bore is or tell them what you have so they can give you options. __________________ 1972 gmc c15 short bed... Sold 1970 chevy custom camper patina daily driver

01-13-2016, 02:59 PM	#3
Super_Dave Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherwood, Oregon Posts: 974	Re: Need help center bore wheels They do make hub centering rings. http://us.hubcentric-rings.com/why_h.../?src=intpopup __________________ --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=655783 --Project BABA YAGA!... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=Belair "Life is tough - wear a cup!" "Old Enough to Know Better - Too Young to Resist" "Junk is something you will need three weeks after you throw it away."

01-13-2016, 03:06 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Need help center bore wheels I've used hub centering rings BUT I believe they only are for nut-centric wheels. Because they are plastic, they only serve any purpose while you're in the process of setting up the wheel and bolting it up. It certainly can't -ride- on the ring because, as I said, it's made of plastic. So if the wheel actually relies on the hub for centering after it's bolted up, I think you need to check with the wheel manufacturer to be sure... __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

01-13-2016, 04:49 PM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: Need help center bore wheels The 8 lug rims available in the aftermarket or the OEM's for that matter up until '98 with Ford and Until 2010 with GM should fit. Dodge will work until 2010 as well I think and maybe to present. Not sure if they have finally succomed to the metric pattern phenomena or not. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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