8 lug wheel options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BurnerBrown · 03-08-2008, 10:55 PM

My truck has wagon wheels and they need to go. I want to go with an old school wheel but there aren't many options. I would use a stock set of wheels and caps, but they are hard to find for 1968 3/4 ton(at least on around here), or a set of wide slots, they too are hard to find. Lets see your old school 8 lug wheels and are there any suggestions I haven't thought of.....

manimal · 03-09-2008, 12:42 AM

The old slot mags would be awesome, but they only come in 16.5 dia. And 16.5 tires are going to become extinct or very hard to find. Good luck. If you change your mind on 'old skool' check out the late model silverado wheels. Do a search and you will find they look GREAT on these trucks. Good Luck.
-Lance

**special-K** · 03-09-2008, 12:49 AM

They`ve been saying 16.5s are disappearing for about 20 years.Yey,they are still around.I bought a set of slots and tires in`88 and never wore the tires out by`04.On a pleasure vehicle they`ll last forever.

tsetsaf · 03-09-2008, 05:09 AM

Depending on your tastes there are a large number of high quality wheel sets on Craigslist. With the recent, and rapidly dying, trend for lifted F-250's and Chevy HDs there are a lot of 8 lug aluminum rims (18s-20s) available.

Personally I am running mid-90's Suburban stock wheels. They are steelies with hub caps.

Mark

va_tlc · 03-09-2008, 05:17 AM

check out akhwheels.com, someone on here posted there web site awhile back they have the polished old slots.... man if id only knew, lol wanna buy a set of mickey thompson classic 11 and ill buy the slots...

stllookn · 03-09-2008, 07:03 AM

Got the slots for $40 off craigslist...NFS! The "after-market" 9.75 x 16.5 steel wheels are another favorite of mine.

**88JRFAN** · 03-09-2008, 09:45 AM

Hey stllookn, how did you get them to shine so nice? bought the rims and tires from dieseleater. want to smooth them up. thanks daren

stllookn · 03-09-2008, 10:15 AM

Scotch brite and then Mothers. I don't care for the "polished" look...I like the clean "satin" finish. The first set came like that...this set didn't.

**88JRFAN** · 03-09-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Scotch brite and then Mothers. I don't care for the "polished" look...I like the clean "satin" finish. The first set came like that...this set didn't.

THANKS STLLOOKN, APPRECIATE IT, DAREN

bake315 · 03-25-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Got the slots for $40 off craigslist...NFS! The "after-market" 9.75 x 16.5 steel wheels are another favorite of mine.

That bottom pic is what I'd like a couple of.

I picked up a couple of the Ford steel rims in that size a couple of weeks ago, but I don't want to run 'em without some kind of a hubcentric adapter ring.

If I can't find such an adapter, I guess I'll just sell 'em to some Ford guy...

hughnews1 · 03-09-2008, 06:35 PM

iwent from old school white /rust wagon wheells to craigs list rochester NY 8 lug Utlra wheels alum the new tires on the rims are bad .. the caps have rust all over and the rims seeems to have need cleaner .. or sandbland and then the lugs did not work .. sheeesh ..

hughnews1 · 03-09-2008, 06:35 PM

iwent from old school white /rust wagon wheells to craigs list rochester NY 8 lug Utlra wheels alum the new tires on the rims are bad .. the caps have rust all over and the rims seeems to have need cleaner .. or sandbland and then the lugs did not work .. sheeesh ..

jb4short · 03-09-2008, 07:25 PM

I have a set of 8 lug 16.5s you can have for FREE. I took them off our '76. I'll try to get a picture up Monday....they're a wide aluminum mag (oxymoron)

I also have a set of 6 lug mags off a '70....also FREE

factorystock · 03-09-2008, 07:39 PM

1968 was the last year of the optional 19.5" wheel. Stand out from the crowd with a set of real old school truck wheels that accept the correct hubcap.This one is correct color silver for '68.Sure, hard to find, but what good stuff isn't.(what else did you expect from factorystock?)

stllookn · 03-09-2008, 10:04 PM

factorystock, Those are pretty cool. I have a set of 16" split rims I will clean up and run for a "stock" show (there were on the SPID). The problem with them (don't ask how I know) is that your expensive stainless NOS caps sit outside the wheel and tire profile where they can get damaged...LOL! Install caps after you get to the show!

TRI-PRO...you are too generous...and too far away!

BurnerBrown · 03-09-2008, 11:32 PM

Hey tri-pro i will take you up on the rims. Are they slots? The tires on my wagon wheels are mint, they still had the blue wash on the letters when I got them from the junk yard. Thats the only reason i'm runnin the wagon wheels. I have been on your site a few times lookin a sheet metal, good stuff. If the rims work out, I will be picking up some cab corners and rockers, etc.. while I'm up at yer place.

IBAPIGFARMER · 03-09-2008, 11:48 PM

We knocked the centers out of our factory 8-lug split rims and sent them to stockton wheel.They put the centers into new 16" wheels. Sorry no pics.

stllookn · 03-10-2008, 12:15 AM

farmer...pig farming must be very luctrative to afford those guys. I considered that but when I saw their prices...I panicked. I could buy an old lathe and do it myself for what they wanted to charge me...LOL!

BTW...I can't wait to see your pics!

03-08-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
BurnerBrown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Landsale PA Posts: 82	8 lug wheel options My truck has wagon wheels and they need to go. I want to go with an old school wheel but there aren't many options. I would use a stock set of wheels and caps, but they are hard to find for 1968 3/4 ton(at least on around here), or a set of wide slots, they too are hard to find. Lets see your old school 8 lug wheels and are there any suggestions I haven't thought of.....

03-09-2008, 12:42 AM	#2
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: 8 lug wheel options The old slot mags would be awesome, but they only come in 16.5 dia. And 16.5 tires are going to become extinct or very hard to find. Good luck. If you change your mind on 'old skool' check out the late model silverado wheels. Do a search and you will find they look GREAT on these trucks. Good Luck. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-09-2008, 12:49 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 8 lug wheel options They`ve been saying 16.5s are disappearing for about 20 years.Yey,they are still around.I bought a set of slots and tires in`88 and never wore the tires out by`04.On a pleasure vehicle they`ll last forever. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-09-2008, 05:09 AM	#4
tsetsaf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 210	Re: 8 lug wheel options Depending on your tastes there are a large number of high quality wheel sets on Craigslist. With the recent, and rapidly dying, trend for lifted F-250's and Chevy HDs there are a lot of 8 lug aluminum rims (18s-20s) available. Personally I am running mid-90's Suburban stock wheels. They are steelies with hub caps. Mark __________________ 71 C-20 Custom Camper California Truck

03-09-2008, 05:17 AM	#5
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: 8 lug wheel options check out akhwheels.com, someone on here posted there web site awhile back they have the polished old slots.... man if id only knew, lol wanna buy a set of mickey thompson classic 11 and ill buy the slots... __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

03-09-2008, 07:03 AM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 8 lug wheel options Got the slots for $40 off craigslist...NFS! The "after-market" 9.75 x 16.5 steel wheels are another favorite of mine. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-09-2008, 09:45 AM	#7
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: 8 lug wheel options Hey stllookn, how did you get them to shine so nice? bought the rims and tires from dieseleater. want to smooth them up. thanks daren __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

03-09-2008, 10:15 AM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 8 lug wheel options Scotch brite and then Mothers. I don't care for the "polished" look...I like the clean "satin" finish. The first set came like that...this set didn't. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-09-2008, 06:35 PM	#11
hughnews1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hudson FL gulf coast Posts: 624	Re: 8 lug wheel options iwent from old school white /rust wagon wheells to craigs list rochester NY 8 lug Utlra wheels alum the new tires on the rims are bad .. the caps have rust all over and the rims seeems to have need cleaner .. or sandbland and then the lugs did not work .. sheeesh .. Attached Images

03-09-2008, 07:25 PM	#13
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: 8 lug wheel options I have a set of 8 lug 16.5s you can have for FREE. I took them off our '76. I'll try to get a picture up Monday....they're a wide aluminum mag (oxymoron) I also have a set of 6 lug mags off a '70....also FREE Last edited by jb4short; 03-09-2008 at 07:26 PM.

03-09-2008, 07:39 PM	#14
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 8 lug wheel options 1968 was the last year of the optional 19.5" wheel. Stand out from the crowd with a set of real old school truck wheels that accept the correct hubcap.This one is correct color silver for '68.Sure, hard to find, but what good stuff isn't.(what else did you expect from factorystock?) Attached Images

03-09-2008, 10:04 PM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 8 lug wheel options factorystock, Those are pretty cool. I have a set of 16" split rims I will clean up and run for a "stock" show (there were on the SPID). The problem with them (don't ask how I know) is that your expensive stainless NOS caps sit outside the wheel and tire profile where they can get damaged...LOL! Install caps after you get to the show! TRI-PRO...you are too generous...and too far away! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 03-10-2008 at 12:17 AM.

03-09-2008, 11:32 PM	#16
BurnerBrown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Landsale PA Posts: 82	Re: 8 lug wheel options Hey tri-pro i will take you up on the rims. Are they slots? The tires on my wagon wheels are mint, they still had the blue wash on the letters when I got them from the junk yard. Thats the only reason i'm runnin the wagon wheels. I have been on your site a few times lookin a sheet metal, good stuff. If the rims work out, I will be picking up some cab corners and rockers, etc.. while I'm up at yer place.

03-09-2008, 11:48 PM	#17
IBAPIGFARMER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Holt,Mo Posts: 30	Re: 8 lug wheel options We knocked the centers out of our factory 8-lug split rims and sent them to stockton wheel.They put the centers into new 16" wheels. Sorry no pics. __________________

03-10-2008, 12:15 AM	#18
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 8 lug wheel options farmer...pig farming must be very luctrative to afford those guys. I considered that but when I saw their prices...I panicked. I could buy an old lathe and do it myself for what they wanted to charge me...LOL! BTW...I can't wait to see your pics! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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