wheel options

[Lucasd2002]

I have a '88 GMC V3500. Purchased with Cepek Hummer H1 wheels (16.5x8.25, 7" offset).

The big offset works because the truck still has dually axles (Dana 70 rear and Dana 60 front).

I don't have a spare and want to move away 16.5" wheels anyway.

Questions:

What are my options - should I look at H1 wheels with similar offset in 17" (these seem expensive)?

A friend suggested custom wheels made by someone like Detroit Steel Wheels - anyone done this?

Is there a simple option for modifying the axles/hubs to make more conventional offset wheels a better option?

[geezer#99]

That’s an awesome red beast!
What type of tire do you want?
What type rim too?
I checked on cepec site and it’s 2 grand for 4 17 inch rims. Ouch!

[Lucasd2002]

Originally Posted by geezer#99

That’s an awesome red beast!

Thanks man.

Originally Posted by geezer#99

What type of tire do you want?
What type rim too?

I'm looking for a 35-37" tire (AT OR MT). My thought is 16 or 17 - so it will be easier to find tires and have options.

The wheels are less important - just want something simple.

Originally Posted by geezer#99

I checked on cepec site and it’s 2 grand for 4 17 inch rims. Ouch!

Yeah, I think anything is hummer tends to be expensive.

[Lucasd2002]

After a little research, I'm starting to second guess myself.

The 2-piece hummer OE steel wheels along with a PVC bead-locker is something that I can mount a tire in my driveway without a tire shop (and without ether/fire). That is a definite benefit but would mean sticking with 16.5" tires.

I may want to go with 2 piece hummer steel 16.5 wheels. The question is whether the supply of surplus 16.5 tires is going to dry up in the near future.

[geezer#99]

Good possibility 16.5’s will be extinct.
Found some factory alloy 17’s for you.
If you google original manufacturer rims there are more than just these guys.



https://www.originalwheels.com/humme...h22009rims.php

[kipps]

I've got a set of 16x10 Series-82 Wheel Vintiques rims in good condition that I'd consider selling, if you'd consider conventionally offset rims.

[Mike C]

The DRW front hubs can be machined into SRW hubs. Look for posts on Pirate4x4.com for what it takes. In the rear, running a single wheel on the dually rear gets you close to same track width as front, 1” wider on either side but finding a SRW rear axle not that hard.

[farmall]

16.5 HUMVEE tires can be had cheap surplus new and used. Just get a HUMVEE wheel and tire for a spare and keep what you have. Check Colony Tires in Carolina. The supply of surplus Goodyears and BFGs will not be going away.