anyone tried 'new' 6 bolt wheels on 65 era trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abwdvm · 12-02-2002, 10:48 PM

I was at the salvage yard today and was wondering if anyone had tried the 'new' looking 6 bolt wheels on the old 65 era trucks. My 65 gms has the 6 bolt pattern, and i was thinking of swapping a 73 susp with 5 bolt. But if i can just buy 16" 6 bolt wheels, why not go with that?

ABW

boilrman · 12-03-2002, 01:36 PM

These are the type of rim I had on my 65 1/2t. it really looked sharp.

Long Knight · 12-03-2002, 04:25 PM

shouldn't be a problem. My dad is getting a new set for his 66. Just make sure you re-torque the nuts at 500mi. if the wheels are not steel. Good luck!

TooMany2count · 12-05-2002, 12:58 PM

better watch out on this, I have a friend who bought late model Chevy 6lug 16inch wheels for his 65 chevy P/U & not only did he have to put a 1/2inch spacer behind the wheel so the tie rods wont rub BUT even after doing that when he would turn his wheels all the way to the to 1 side or the other the tires or wheels would rub the control arms...thats because of the offset that the wheel has or lack of, look at the wheels there is almost NO OFFSET on the late model truck shock mag type wheel..joe

boilrman · 12-05-2002, 05:38 PM

if you go to where you want to purchase your wheels, they should look up your yr of vehicle and order them to fit with no problems.

SWINGSAX68 · 12-13-2002, 07:58 PM

ralleys from 6 lug 73-87 blazers or 6 lug 4x4's work well....My girlfreind has them on her 63, I have them on my 68.
I heard that the newer ralleys would not fit.

RShaips · 12-14-2002, 12:26 AM

2Many 2Count is right there is not enough offset in the wheels,I tried installing a set on a 55 and they would not fit,the lug pattern is the same but not enough clearance on the inside. All of the 70's-80's rally wheels will fit the 6 lug trucks from the 40's - mid 80's

gerbrony65 · 12-24-2002, 05:52 PM

I have a set of Eagle Wheel Style 219 on my 65 SWB. They are 18X8 with 235/40/18 Tires. I would like to sell them for some new 20's and 22's so if you interested let me know. I paid 1650 for them brand new and would let them go for $1000. I just got the truck running and havent even put 100 miles on them yet.

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http://www.eaglewheels.com/219.htm

PJ_STYLES · 12-26-2002, 02:00 PM

If you are talking about *90's* 6 bolt rims they will not fit the bolt pattern is different from the 60's style 6 bolt. I also thought of this idea till i did some measuring and realized the bolt pattern & centre hole was differnt.

12-02-2002, 10:48 PM	#1
abwdvm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 6	anyone tried 'new' 6 bolt wheels on 65 era trucks? I was at the salvage yard today and was wondering if anyone had tried the 'new' looking 6 bolt wheels on the old 65 era trucks. My 65 gms has the 6 bolt pattern, and i was thinking of swapping a 73 susp with 5 bolt. But if i can just buy 16" 6 bolt wheels, why not go with that? ABW

12-03-2002, 01:36 PM	#2
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	rims These are the type of rim I had on my 65 1/2t. it really looked sharp. __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

12-03-2002, 04:25 PM	#3
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	shouldn't be a problem. My dad is getting a new set for his 66. Just make sure you re-torque the nuts at 500mi. if the wheels are not steel. Good luck! __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

12-05-2002, 12:58 PM	#4
TooMany2count Who's in CHARGE?????????? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cahokia, IL Posts: 454	better watch out on this, I have a friend who bought late model Chevy 6lug 16inch wheels for his 65 chevy P/U & not only did he have to put a 1/2inch spacer behind the wheel so the tie rods wont rub BUT even after doing that when he would turn his wheels all the way to the to 1 side or the other the tires or wheels would rub the control arms...thats because of the offset that the wheel has or lack of, look at the wheels there is almost NO OFFSET on the late model truck shock mag type wheel..joe __________________ Send a card to a soldier in Iraq My Music PlayList Large Marge Donate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE

12-05-2002, 05:38 PM	#5
boilrman 70 Chevy 3/4t Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Kokomo,IN USA Posts: 1,230	if you go to where you want to purchase your wheels, they should look up your yr of vehicle and order them to fit with no problems. __________________ Find a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life. 1998 Yamaha V-Star 650 1970 Chevy 3/4t, I6 (rebuilt), 4 speed Kokomo,IN

12-13-2002, 07:58 PM	#6
SWINGSAX68 Now the others dig........ Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,520	Hmmm.... ralleys from 6 lug 73-87 blazers or 6 lug 4x4's work well....My girlfreind has them on her 63, I have them on my 68. I heard that the newer ralleys would not fit. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Black Primer 78 GMC Longbed White 09 Chevy Silverado Shortbed Granite Blue *LOOKING FOR A 67 4 DOOR IMPALA!!!Just like Sam and Dean Winchester!! 'Cause Mustangs are for p^#$ and you can fit a body in the trunk of a 67 Impala* MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Texas State University-San Marcos, TX Certified Music Educator I hope Mom is up there watching and being my Guardian Angel "I've got a fever.....and the only prescription.....IS MORE COW BELL" -The Legendary: Bruce Dickenson "F#$@ 'em up!!!!!!" -The Legendary: Rogelio Escobar TRUCKY LINKS** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457750 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=461184 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=472848 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417541 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477788

12-14-2002, 12:26 AM	#7
RShaips Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Augusta Missouri Posts: 804	2Many 2Count is right there is not enough offset in the wheels,I tried installing a set on a 55 and they would not fit,the lug pattern is the same but not enough clearance on the inside. All of the 70's-80's rally wheels will fit the 6 lug trucks from the 40's - mid 80's

12-24-2002, 05:52 PM	#8
gerbrony65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Yeh Area Posts: 18	I have a set of Eagle Wheel Style 219 on my 65 SWB. They are 18X8 with 235/40/18 Tires. I would like to sell them for some new 20's and 22's so if you interested let me know. I paid 1650 for them brand new and would let them go for $1000. I just got the truck running and havent even put 100 miles on them yet. http://www.geocities.com/shoizz/imag...sideprimed.JPG http://www.eaglewheels.com/219.htm __________________ 65 SWB Big Window Custom FBSS 2000 GMC Duallie Bagged on 19in Alcoas, BBC, 70 Nova BBC Mini Tubbed, 12pt Cage

12-26-2002, 02:00 PM	#9
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	If you are talking about 90's 6 bolt rims they will not fit the bolt pattern is different from the 60's style 6 bolt. I also thought of this idea till i did some measuring and realized the bolt pattern & centre hole was differnt. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

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