6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jaredm82 · 02-04-2007, 02:37 AM

Sorry for starting all these threads but they are all for different reasons. I was all pumped up about getting some stock wheels for my trucks with caps and skinny whites. Well now that I have them I needed to get some 6 lug rotors. Come to find out, stock wheels wont fit over disk brakes! Is there any way around this? Please, I want to run the wheels and tires sooo bad! Maybe a 1/2" wheels spacer would do the trick? I think I could afford to loose 1/2"-3/4"

Jaredm82 · 02-04-2007, 03:01 AM

I was thinking I could get these in .50" thickness?

If those aren't enough then maybe I would have enough room for these?

Jaredm82 · 02-04-2007, 03:02 AM

Anyone done this?

jimmydean · 02-04-2007, 03:35 AM

Are you sure they won't fit? I was told some do and some don't, it depends on the shape of the inside. I would make sure before worrying about it.

SCOTI · 02-04-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Are you sure they won't fit? I was told some do and some don't, it depends on the shape of the inside. I would make sure before worrying about it.

jimmydean · 02-04-2007, 11:50 AM

Taken from GMC Pauls website:

Says "Will not work with some drum brake rims.

Jaredm82 · 02-04-2007, 12:21 PM

Ya, I have the shape that doesnt fit. What years are the ones that fit? Anybody have some they want to get rid of?

jimmydean · 02-04-2007, 12:43 PM

My guess is 71-71 fit. My truck came with Ralleys off a 4x4, so I had no issues. I would like some solid steelie myself, but oh well.

Jaredm82 · 02-04-2007, 01:06 PM

I am guessing that the 71/72 stock 5 lug wheels will be hard to find?

SCOTI · 02-04-2007, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaredm82

I am guessing that the 71/72 stock 5 lug wheels will be hard to find?

71-72 wheels are the same as stock steelies from 73-87. They shouldn't be hard to find.

sighlurr · 02-05-2007, 01:37 AM

I've got some steelies that are 15x6.5" and a single that is 10" wide. All are 6 lug.

Jaredm82 · 02-05-2007, 03:14 AM

Arent the 73+ wheels wider?

Jaredm82 · 02-05-2007, 03:15 AM

also, will my 66 hub caps fit on the 73+?

02-04-2007, 02:37 AM	#1
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels Sorry for starting all these threads but they are all for different reasons. I was all pumped up about getting some stock wheels for my trucks with caps and skinny whites. Well now that I have them I needed to get some 6 lug rotors. Come to find out, stock wheels wont fit over disk brakes! Is there any way around this? Please, I want to run the wheels and tires sooo bad! Maybe a 1/2" wheels spacer would do the trick? I think I could afford to loose 1/2"-3/4"

02-04-2007, 03:01 AM	#2
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels I was thinking I could get these in .50" thickness? If those aren't enough then maybe I would have enough room for these? Last edited by Jaredm82; 02-04-2007 at 12:23 PM.

02-04-2007, 03:02 AM	#3
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels Anyone done this? Last edited by Jaredm82; 02-04-2007 at 03:02 AM.

02-04-2007, 03:35 AM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels Are you sure they won't fit? I was told some do and some don't, it depends on the shape of the inside. I would make sure before worrying about it. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-04-2007, 11:50 AM	#6
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels Taken from GMC Pauls website: Says "Will not work with some drum brake rims. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-04-2007, 12:21 PM	#7
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels Ya, I have the shape that doesnt fit. What years are the ones that fit? Anybody have some they want to get rid of?

02-04-2007, 12:43 PM	#8
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels My guess is 71-71 fit. My truck came with Ralleys off a 4x4, so I had no issues. I would like some solid steelie myself, but oh well. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-04-2007, 01:06 PM	#9
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels I am guessing that the 71/72 stock 5 lug wheels will be hard to find?

02-05-2007, 01:37 AM	#11
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels I've got some steelies that are 15x6.5" and a single that is 10" wide. All are 6 lug.

02-05-2007, 03:14 AM	#12
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels Arent the 73+ wheels wider?

02-05-2007, 03:15 AM	#13
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: 6 lug disk brakes and stock wheels also, will my 66 hub caps fit on the 73+?



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