Wheels and tires 76 Cheyenne 4x4

[jobberone]

Looking to upgrade and would like some help. First my truck is elsewhere being painted yada. What is the necessary frt wheel hub size for the 4x4?

I've been thinking about something different for wheels. I want to go with AT tires and no more than 33". 31" on now. I'm having problems finding wheels though. I don't mind the 16" 6 lug wheels on it but there doesn't seem to be the same variety of wheels for that esp with those front hubs. I wonder about 18" wheels or ???

Anyone got any ideas for some wheels and tires for it. It's black and has a 400SB with auto transmission. Rear end is ??? Does have that smooth ride option. I don't want a lot of noise and I don't get offroad much. Looking forward to some of yall's ideas.

[jobberone]

I say something wrong or is this a slow forum

[desertrat]

It is hard to say what would look good without a picture of you're truck.

Personally I wouldn't go with anything larger than a 15" w/ 33's on a half ton 4x4, but that's just me.

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by desertrat

It is hard to say what would look good without a picture of you're truck.

Personally I wouldn't go with anything larger than a 15" w/ 33's on a half ton 4x4, but that's just me.

It's just a plain black truck. It does have the long bed with two tanks. I left it stock although maybe that was a bad decision.

I thought it had 16"s on it. It's at the painters (again). If it comes with 15" then I'll stay with that. And I don't mind staying with 31" tires. I like the look of 35s on the back but I'm not going to lift it to put that on the front. So 33" is fine, too.

295/75/15 are 32.4 inches tall and 295/65/16 are 33.4 inches tall. Do you think the 16s are too tall? Did the truck come with 16s or 15s? Thanks a lot. This is the stuff I need to hear. I'm definitely mostly a newbie with these trucks.

[Dooley]

Originally Posted by jobberone

It's just a plain black truck. It does have the long bed with two tanks. I left it stock although maybe that was a bad decision.

I thought it had 16"s on it. It's at the painters (again). If it comes with 15" then I'll stay with that. And I don't mind staying with 31" tires. I like the look of 35s on the back but I'm not going to lift it to put that on the front. So 33" is fine, too.

295/75/15 are 32.4 inches tall and 295/65/16 are 33.4 inches tall. Do you think the 16s are too tall? Did the truck come with 16s or 15s? Thanks a lot. This is the stuff I need to hear. I'm definitely mostly a newbie with these trucks.

Most 3rd generation half ton 4x4 trucks came with 15" wheels,(standard model came with H78-15's in 1976). There was a 6 lug 16" option but very few took advantage of it. I had two 1977 Chevy 4x4's at the same time and the short/step had 5 lugs while the Suburban had 6 lug. Go Figure! That said, most all the time I've had K10's, I ran the factory 15x8 wheel and 33/12.50-15 BF Goodrich tires. Never had any problems with that combination with no lift or trimming. I tried a set of 15x10 Jackman wheels once but, they had front wheel clearance issues. The standard 3/4 ton 4x4 came with 8.75x16.5 tires in 76 but, larger tubeless and tubed and 16" tires/wheels were available. You can see my 1980 K10,(don't let the sheetmetal fool you!),with it's 33's and my 86 with 255/85-16's in the "Plow Truck" thread over in General Discussion.

[jobberone]

I have 31s on with 16" wheels. It has the 6 lug pattern though so I think I'll stay with that. Supposedly the old warn hubs are about 1/4" bigger than the new hub assemblies. Is that correct? Is there an inexpensive way to make them 8 lug and fit the newer wheels? Or even 6 lug and fit new wheels?

I've been told you can machine the new wheels to fit over the old warn hubs but I've never done that or talked with anyone I know who has. Is that correct?

Thanks again and keep them coming, please.

[ChaseDale3and8]

My first 4x4 was a '76 K10 Bonanza. I knew virtually nothing about these trucks when I bought it back in the mid '80s. I took it to a tire shop that my family had done a lot of business with to get their recommendations since they would have a better idea of what would fit than I would.

Since I wanted the biggest tire that would fit without any tire clearance issuses and no lift they recommended a 15x8 inch wheel on a set of 33 inch Goodyear Wrangler Radials. My wheels were 15x8 American Racing Outlaw IIs. One thing to keep in mind is that 33 inch tires are different in actual diameter from brand to brand. I bought a set of BF Goodrich 33 inch Mud Terrains for it later on, and they wouldn't fit without a lift. Just something to be aware of when choosing tires.

Your springs may have settled a bit by now as well if they are the originals which will affect what actual size you can run. You might be better of looking at a set of 32-11.50-15s on 15x8s if your springs have sagged very much. Don't run different sizes on front and back whatever you do!!!!

Rim width will also affect whether or not they will fit without cutting or trimming of the fenders. A narrower rim such as a 15x8 will pull the sidewalls in further allowing more clearance. A wider rim such as a 15x10 puts the side wall out further. 35s are not going to fit at all without either a lift kit or totally butchering up your fenders.

My current truck is a 1986 K10 Scottsdale 4x4. I have 33 inch Super Swamper TRUXUS tires on it and they are mounted on 15x10 American Racing wheels. I had to put a 4 inch lift on it to make them clear. My reccommendation to you would be either 32 or 33 inch Goodyear Wranglers on a 15x8 wheel of your choice. I know that this combination will fit with no lift or fitment issues because I never had any problems with mine. Hope this helps. ...Joe

[jobberone]

Originally Posted by ChaseDale3and8

My first 4x4 was a '76 K10 Bonanza. I knew virtually nothing about these trucks when I bought it back in the mid '80s. I took it to a tire shop that my family had done a lot of business with to get their recommendations since they would have a better idea of what would fit than I would.

Since I wanted the biggest tire that would fit without any tire clearance issuses and no lift they recommended a 15x8 inch wheel on a set of 33 inch Goodyear Wrangler Radials. My wheels were 15x8 American Racing Outlaw IIs. One thing to keep in mind is that 33 inch tires are different in actual diameter from brand to brand. I bought a set of BF Goodrich 33 inch Mud Terrains for it later on, and they wouldn't fit without a lift. Just something to be aware of when choosing tires.

Your springs may have settled a bit by now as well if they are the originals which will affect what actual size you can run. You might be better of looking at a set of 32-11.50-15s on 15x8s if your springs have sagged very much. Don't run different sizes on front and back whatever you do!!!!

Rim width will also affect whether or not they will fit without cutting or trimming of the fenders. A narrower rim such as a 15x8 will pull the sidewalls in further allowing more clearance. A wider rim such as a 15x10 puts the side wall out further. 35s are not going to fit at all without either a lift kit or totally butchering up your fenders.

My current truck is a 1986 K10 Scottsdale 4x4. I have 33 inch Super Swamper TRUXUS tires on it and they are mounted on 15x10 American Racing wheels. I had to put a 4 inch lift on it to make them clear. My reccommendation to you would be either 32 or 33 inch Goodyear Wranglers on a 15x8 wheel of your choice. I know that this combination will fit with no lift or fitment issues because I never had any problems with mine. Hope this helps. ...Joe

Great info. Thanks for taking the time to help, Joe.

Michael

[Hoods69BadBowTie]

I think 15" rims and 33"s would look awesome on it.

[ChaseDale3and8]

Originally Posted by jobberone

Great info. Thanks for taking the time to help, Joe.

Michael

No problem. Glad to help. That's what this forum is here for. ...Joe

[jobberone]

I bought some 16x8s to go all around. I'm looking for some 31-33 tires to go with those now. Once painted I'm going to try and get some pics up. It'll still need some work but hey that's most of the fun.

I just picked up a Mezierre billet LS1 polished aluminum water pump. Going to put that on the vette unless someone wants to trade for one to put on an older SBC.

[ChaseDale3and8]

Can't wait to see your truck and how things worked out for ya! Good luck! ...Joe