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azjaeger · 10-20-2010, 09:43 PM

Hi! Newbie with a question...I bought my first old truck, a 75 C20 with the old 8 lug 16.5 steel wheels and want to swap them out for some modern stock 16s or 17s so I can get tires..lol...I've gathered from reading on here that the late model truck wheels will fit, but does anyone know if the 06 or so Express Van steel wheels fit? They LOOK the way I want them to...thanks in advance!

PapaBo · 10-21-2010, 01:08 AM

as long as the bolt pattern is 8 x 6.5 i dont see why not

babyJay · 10-21-2010, 12:52 PM

I think you have to shave the calipers on anything "undersized" from what the factory put on the older trucks. Just try them out if you want. Put them on, and if they don't rub, you're good to go.

DBLSPRT68 · 10-21-2010, 01:12 PM

Pretty sure they will. I had some aftermarket 16 inch wheels on my truck for a while, then found my Slot 16.5's. Before you buy any wheels, ask to put one on the front of your truck to try it out. Do a rolling check with it in the air, and turn lock to lock with the steering, with the weight on the wheels. You will probably need new lug nuts also. Good luck!

Davidmichael · 10-21-2010, 06:05 PM

The lowest size rim you can run with out mods are a 16 inch. To my knowledge all chevy 8 lug rims are still being made in the 8x6.5 pattern, so if those rims are what you want go for it.

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-21-2010, 06:25 PM

67-present 8 lugs all have the same bolt pattern for Chevys. The van wheels will fit, they are 16's. As far as I know, all stock 8 lug wheels from the 70's up are at least 16". the newer trucks are 17" because of their bigger brakes a 16" won't fit any more.

cochino12 · 10-21-2010, 08:06 PM

Id really try to find some of he newer 17" wheels just because they are 1" wider than the 16"s. I've run newer 16"s on several squarebody's and they look a little too sucked into the wheel well to me.

azjaeger · 10-21-2010, 10:32 PM

Thanks for all the advice, guys. I'm still waiting to see if I'm going to get the van wheels or not. If not, I'll keep a lookin.

azjaeger · 10-21-2010, 10:34 PM

Of course, there's always the option of keeping the 16.5s. Anyone know of any tires out there that aren't the expensive Firestones or Michelins? Are they making offbrands in that size that cost somewhere around $100 each?

DBLSPRT68 · 10-22-2010, 08:12 AM

I got my 31x10.5x16.5 BFG radial All terrains from Tirerack.com for a little over $100.00 each shipped! That was years ago, but I'll check again for you......They don't have them anymore

That must have been a close-out. Nothing else under $136.00 each, and they only have 3 of those.

**special-K** · 10-22-2010, 08:23 AM

These trucks were available with either 16s or 16.5s using the same calipers.

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-22-2010, 08:47 AM

^yeah my 3/4 ton came with the 16" wheels.

If you have a 3/4 ton and have the skinny wheels they're 16's. the wide wheels for the 4x4s were 16.5's

I dont remember the width of my skinny wheels but it had 7.50-16 tires with a 5.5' wide tread on them.

Oh and if you do sell those 16.5's there are LOTS of people who would buy them, they're getting hard to find.

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-22-2010, 08:49 AM

Double Post.

azjaeger · 10-25-2010, 02:25 AM

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azjaeger · 10-25-2010, 11:42 PM

Ok, sorry. Wasn't really trying to sell them on here anyhow cause of the shipping issue, was just hoping to be helpful.

munice · 10-26-2010, 01:37 PM

I believe most, if not all ford and dodge 8 lug wheels bolt up aswell

azjaeger · 10-26-2010, 11:01 PM

Got a set of 16 inch silver 06 steelie Express Van wheels with trim rings and center caps for 80 bucks...the previous owner had had them replaced with aftermarket when the van was new and put the old ones in boxes, so they're effectively brand new. Thanks for the info!

TexasJeff · 10-27-2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munice

I believe most, if not all ford and dodge 8 lug wheels bolt up aswell

The newer Fords will not bolt up, they went to a metric bolt pattern, not sure of the year they changed over, but for sure they no longer fit.

10-20-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
azjaeger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 74	8 lug wheel question Hi! Newbie with a question...I bought my first old truck, a 75 C20 with the old 8 lug 16.5 steel wheels and want to swap them out for some modern stock 16s or 17s so I can get tires..lol...I've gathered from reading on here that the late model truck wheels will fit, but does anyone know if the 06 or so Express Van steel wheels fit? They LOOK the way I want them to...thanks in advance!

10-21-2010, 01:08 AM	#2
PapaBo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Macomb IL Posts: 68	Re: 8 lug wheel question as long as the bolt pattern is 8 x 6.5 i dont see why not

10-21-2010, 12:52 PM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 8 lug wheel question I think you have to shave the calipers on anything "undersized" from what the factory put on the older trucks. Just try them out if you want. Put them on, and if they don't rub, you're good to go. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

10-21-2010, 01:12 PM	#4
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 8 lug wheel question Pretty sure they will. I had some aftermarket 16 inch wheels on my truck for a while, then found my Slot 16.5's. Before you buy any wheels, ask to put one on the front of your truck to try it out. Do a rolling check with it in the air, and turn lock to lock with the steering, with the weight on the wheels. You will probably need new lug nuts also. Good luck! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

10-21-2010, 06:05 PM	#5
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: 8 lug wheel question The lowest size rim you can run with out mods are a 16 inch. To my knowledge all chevy 8 lug rims are still being made in the 8x6.5 pattern, so if those rims are what you want go for it. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

10-21-2010, 06:25 PM	#6
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 8 lug wheel question 67-present 8 lugs all have the same bolt pattern for Chevys. The van wheels will fit, they are 16's. As far as I know, all stock 8 lug wheels from the 70's up are at least 16". the newer trucks are 17" because of their bigger brakes a 16" won't fit any more.

10-21-2010, 08:06 PM	#7
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: 8 lug wheel question Id really try to find some of he newer 17" wheels just because they are 1" wider than the 16"s. I've run newer 16"s on several squarebody's and they look a little too sucked into the wheel well to me. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

10-21-2010, 10:32 PM	#8
azjaeger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 74	Re: 8 lug wheel question Thanks for all the advice, guys. I'm still waiting to see if I'm going to get the van wheels or not. If not, I'll keep a lookin.

10-21-2010, 10:34 PM	#9
azjaeger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 74	Re: 8 lug wheel question Of course, there's always the option of keeping the 16.5s. Anyone know of any tires out there that aren't the expensive Firestones or Michelins? Are they making offbrands in that size that cost somewhere around $100 each?

10-22-2010, 08:12 AM	#10
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 8 lug wheel question I got my 31x10.5x16.5 BFG radial All terrains from Tirerack.com for a little over $100.00 each shipped! That was years ago, but I'll check again for you......They don't have them anymore That must have been a close-out. Nothing else under $136.00 each, and they only have 3 of those. __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

10-22-2010, 08:23 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 8 lug wheel question These trucks were available with either 16s or 16.5s using the same calipers. __________________ "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 ~

10-22-2010, 08:47 AM	#12
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 8 lug wheel question ^yeah my 3/4 ton came with the 16" wheels. If you have a 3/4 ton and have the skinny wheels they're 16's. the wide wheels for the 4x4s were 16.5's I dont remember the width of my skinny wheels but it had 7.50-16 tires with a 5.5' wide tread on them. Oh and if you do sell those 16.5's there are LOTS of people who would buy them, they're getting hard to find.

10-22-2010, 08:49 AM	#13
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 8 lug wheel question Double Post. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 10-22-2010 at 08:50 AM.

10-25-2010, 02:25 AM	#14
azjaeger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 74	Re: 8 lug wheel question Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by Liz; 10-25-2010 at 12:20 PM. Reason: fs

10-25-2010, 11:42 PM	#15
azjaeger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 74	Re: 8 lug wheel question Ok, sorry. Wasn't really trying to sell them on here anyhow cause of the shipping issue, was just hoping to be helpful.



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10-26-2010, 01:37 PM	#16
munice regular everyday normal guy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Ontario, Canada Posts: 125	Re: 8 lug wheel question I believe most, if not all ford and dodge 8 lug wheels bolt up aswell __________________ -Andrew- 1987 Chevrolet V10 SM465 NP208 w/ '89 454 dual plane hi-rise 750cfm 1407 w/ '86 10b /14b new motor on the way: GM#990 heads 25cc speed pro pistons COMP XE 274h crane gold rollers

10-26-2010, 11:01 PM	#17
azjaeger Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Casa Grande, Arizona Posts: 74	Re: 8 lug wheel question Got a set of 16 inch silver 06 steelie Express Van wheels with trim rings and center caps for 80 bucks...the previous owner had had them replaced with aftermarket when the van was new and put the old ones in boxes, so they're effectively brand new. Thanks for the info! Last edited by azjaeger; 10-26-2010 at 11:02 PM.

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