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**72 Super** · 12-17-2012, 11:17 AM

I wouldn't mind having a set for my 72 4x4. I have been told most are actually 15 x 8.5. I see most seem to have 3 5/8 back space. Does any one have them on a 71- 72? And if so what back spacing works the best? Any pictures would be great

Thanks in advance
Ray

**72 Super** · 12-17-2012, 09:46 PM

It seems the 10 inch ones are more common.

**too much stuff** · 12-17-2012, 10:20 PM

8.25" x 15" on a 70.
I had 10" on the 4x4 for awhile, but they did rub on corners and bumps with the 33" tires. Best pic i have...
The 2wd has 8.25" rear and 7" up front.

**72 Super** · 12-17-2012, 11:04 PM

Eric, would you happen to know what backspace the ones on your 4x4 are?

thanks,
Ray

A.Bursell · 12-18-2012, 01:56 AM

Been looking for these for a while. What used to be common now seems hard to find!

Adam
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CG · 12-18-2012, 02:04 AM

I sold a set (4)of these super cheap at the Monroe swap meet in October. They come up fairly often on Craigslist.

A.Bursell · 12-18-2012, 02:09 AM

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I sold a set (4)of these super cheap at the Monroe swap meet in October. They come up fairly often on Craigslist.

Well Geez!

I must keep missing them, I never see them around! The only set I found was a Jeep set, and I really didn't want to go that route. I'd like to find a nice set of 8" wheels that I can either run as-is or polish up nice. Center caps would be nice too. Super cheap even better!

I talked to a shop in Ellensburg that has some 7" wides but they want almost $700 for them! I'll keep looking- thanks!

Adam
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CG · 12-18-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by A.Bursell

Well Geez!

I must keep missing them, I never see them around! The only set I found was a Jeep set, and I really didn't want to go that route. I'd like to find a nice set of 8" wheels that I can either run as-is or polish up nice. Center caps would be nice too. Super cheap even better!

I talked to a shop in Ellensburg that has some 7" wides but they want almost $700 for them! I'll keep looking- thanks!

Adam
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Ill keep you in mind if I run across a set. Now that Ive mouthed off I probably will never see another lol.

**too much stuff** · 12-18-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Eric, would you happen to know what backspace the ones on your 4x4 are?

thanks,
Ray

I will try to check tomorrow for you. I think these are early wheels since they have the machine turning on them.

A.Bursell · 12-19-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Ill keep you in mind if I run across a set. Now that Ive mouthed off I probably will never see another lol.

Thanks- much appreciated!

Adam
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**too much stuff** · 12-21-2012, 11:22 AM

Hard to tell the backspace for sure. Maybe 3 3/4"? Kinda cold here and didn't want to lay in the snow very bad...

**72 Super** · 12-21-2012, 12:12 PM

[QUOTE=too much stuff;5770588]Hard to tell the backspace for sure. Maybe 3 3/4"? Kinda cold there and didn't want to lay in the snow very bad...[/QUOTE

Thanks Eric,

I seen a Deep set like yours. I was thinking they might stick out a little too far, but yours look good in the pictures. Thanks for the measurements.

Thanks,
Ray
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**too much stuff** · 12-21-2012, 12:19 PM

The tires on front are a hair outside the fender opening. Tires are 33x12.5x15. And with those mud terrains, you do get some rocks and such flying around! Let me know if you want any more pics.

**LUCKTRUCK** · 12-21-2012, 02:07 PM

**LUCKTRUCK** · 12-21-2012, 02:08 PM

32 x 11.5 BFG MT on 15 x 7

**72 Super** · 12-21-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LUCKTRUCK

32 x 11.5 BFG MT on 15 x 7

Are those the factory jeep slots? Look like they fit well too.

**72 Super** · 12-21-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

The tires on front are a hair outside the fender opening. Tires are 33x12.5x15. And with those mud terrains, you do get some rocks and such flying around! Let me know if you want any more pics.

Eric,

I think I am good. Just wanted to check the back spacing, So I know which may fit the best. The All Terrains on my 02 chipped the rockers/doors pretty good too

Thanks,
Ray

**Joesjunk** · 12-21-2012, 10:49 PM

I have 15x8.5's on mine with 35x12.50x15 tires. They dont really stick out at all

**LUCKTRUCK** · 12-22-2012, 12:09 AM

15 x 7 American Racing Ansens. 4" backspace. American Racing had started making these again, I think it was about 8-10 years ago. They did a small run on 6 luggers and then stopped making them. I think they still make 5 luggers. I was lucky enough to find these on ebay, guy had them sitting in his garage for years in unopened boxes.

**LUCKTRUCK** · 12-22-2012, 12:18 AM

anything more than a 4" backspace will put the rim and tire to close to the tie-rods.

Watch some of the older vintage slots, I had a set of 15 x 7 Western slots that the inner part of the rim rubbed the caliper/caliper bracket.

69GWC · 12-22-2012, 12:36 AM

I have 5" bs and at full lock to the right my tire hits the pitman arm one thing I did see that was going to happen. 4" would have been a real good number thats for sure..lol
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**72 Super** · 12-22-2012, 10:19 AM

Thanks for the info and pictures. I know 4 inches of backspace is a good number, I believe that is a what the truck rallies are. I had seen a few 15x8.5 slots, and one set was said to be 3 1/4 bs. I was thinking they would stick out too far.

LUCKTRUCK, nice find on yours.

Joe (joesjunk) is you truck lifted? I know the 33x12.5's will fit without lifting.

Thanks,
Ray

69GWC · 12-22-2012, 12:27 PM

Everyone told me they would not fit well with out a lift, I lifted mine 2.5" and they clear great but I would think they would have been real close to rubbing stock.

I would bet Joes truck has a 4" lift on it, here is mine with the 2.5" lift
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**Joesjunk** · 12-22-2012, 01:02 PM

Yes, I have a 4" lift on mine. My truck is stored away now so i cant get any better pics for you
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12-17-2012, 11:17 AM	#1
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug I wouldn't mind having a set for my 72 4x4. I have been told most are actually 15 x 8.5. I see most seem to have 3 5/8 back space. Does any one have them on a 71- 72? And if so what back spacing works the best? Any pictures would be great Thanks in advance Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White Last edited by 72 Super; 12-17-2012 at 09:45 PM.

12-17-2012, 09:46 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug It seems the 10 inch ones are more common. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-17-2012, 10:20 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug 8.25" x 15" on a 70. I had 10" on the 4x4 for awhile, but they did rub on corners and bumps with the 33" tires. Best pic i have... The 2wd has 8.25" rear and 7" up front. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-17-2012, 11:04 PM	#4
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug Eric, would you happen to know what backspace the ones on your 4x4 are? thanks, Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-18-2012, 01:56 AM	#5
A.Bursell Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 298	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug Been looking for these for a while. What used to be common now seems hard to find! Adam Posted via Mobile Device

12-18-2012, 02:04 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,044	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug I sold a set (4)of these super cheap at the Monroe swap meet in October. They come up fairly often on Craigslist. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-21-2012, 11:22 AM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug Hard to tell the backspace for sure. Maybe 3 3/4"? Kinda cold here and didn't want to lay in the snow very bad... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-21-2012, 12:12 PM	#12
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug [QUOTE=too much stuff;5770588]Hard to tell the backspace for sure. Maybe 3 3/4"? Kinda cold there and didn't want to lay in the snow very bad...[/QUOTE Thanks Eric, I seen a Deep set like yours. I was thinking they might stick out a little too far, but yours look good in the pictures. Thanks for the measurements. Thanks, Ray Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-21-2012, 12:19 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,801	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug The tires on front are a hair outside the fender opening. Tires are 33x12.5x15. And with those mud terrains, you do get some rocks and such flying around! Let me know if you want any more pics. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-21-2012, 02:07 PM	#14
LUCKTRUCK Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 614	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug __________________ LUCKTRUCK

12-21-2012, 02:08 PM	#15
LUCKTRUCK Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 614	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug 32 x 11.5 BFG MT on 15 x 7 __________________ LUCKTRUCK

12-21-2012, 10:49 PM	#18
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,710	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug I have 15x8.5's on mine with 35x12.50x15 tires. They dont really stick out at all Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-22-2012, 12:09 AM	#19
LUCKTRUCK Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 614	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug 15 x 7 American Racing Ansens. 4" backspace. American Racing had started making these again, I think it was about 8-10 years ago. They did a small run on 6 luggers and then stopped making them. I think they still make 5 luggers. I was lucky enough to find these on ebay, guy had them sitting in his garage for years in unopened boxes. __________________ LUCKTRUCK Last edited by LUCKTRUCK; 12-22-2012 at 12:13 AM. Reason: added comments

12-22-2012, 12:18 AM	#20
LUCKTRUCK Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 614	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug anything more than a 4" backspace will put the rim and tire to close to the tie-rods. Watch some of the older vintage slots, I had a set of 15 x 7 Western slots that the inner part of the rim rubbed the caliper/caliper bracket. __________________ LUCKTRUCK

12-22-2012, 12:36 AM	#21
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug I have 5" bs and at full lock to the right my tire hits the pitman arm one thing I did see that was going to happen. 4" would have been a real good number thats for sure..lol Posted via Mobile Device



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12-22-2012, 10:19 AM	#22
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug Thanks for the info and pictures. I know 4 inches of backspace is a good number, I believe that is a what the truck rallies are. I had seen a few 15x8.5 slots, and one set was said to be 3 1/4 bs. I was thinking they would stick out too far. LUCKTRUCK, nice find on yours. Joe (joesjunk) is you truck lifted? I know the 33x12.5's will fit without lifting. Thanks, Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

12-22-2012, 12:27 PM	#23
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug Everyone told me they would not fit well with out a lift, I lifted mine 2.5" and they clear great but I would think they would have been real close to rubbing stock. I would bet Joes truck has a 4" lift on it, here is mine with the 2.5" lift Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by 69GWC; 12-22-2012 at 12:36 PM.

12-22-2012, 01:02 PM	#24
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,710	Re: 15 x 8 slot wheels 6 Lug Yes, I have a 4" lift on mine. My truck is stored away now so i cant get any better pics for you Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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