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67chevy_hotrod · 04-21-2015, 11:14 PM

So I went to the Portland swap meet and found what I thought was a 15x8 6x5.5
Steel wheel. We'll I should have measured it because it's 15x9 now I am pretty sure that's not a standard size please correct me if I am wrong. The ultimate desired outcome was 15x8's on the back and 15x6's up front. I found a 15x7 on craigslist for 10$ couldn't pass it up and now I am wondering if that's a standard size. If they are can anyone point me in a direction to help me make it 15x9 on back and 15x7 up front? Or do I need to just fin 8's and 6's?
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They should look pretty cool with the impala caps. Oh and the offset on the 15x9 is 4"..
Thanks all

67chevy_hotrod · 04-21-2015, 11:16 PM

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**special-K** · 04-22-2015, 05:49 AM

First you need to be sure to measure from inside bead to inside bead. I don't know about 7" or 9" steel factory wheels, just 6" and 8". I'll bet that wheel is 8".

**davischevy** · 04-22-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

First you need to be sure to measure from inside bead to inside bead. I don't know about 7" or 9" steel factory wheels, just 6" and 8". I'll bet that wheel is 8".

Pretty common mistake to measure outside of rim instead of inside bead. special-K is right, measures to inside of bead.

geezer#99 · 04-22-2015, 10:10 AM

Always measure to the outside and subtract one inch!
More accurate than trying to measure bead to bead.

Keith Seymore · 04-22-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Always measure to the outside and subtract one inch!
More accurate than trying to measure bead to bead.

I would suggest that measuring bead to bead is more direct, accurate enough for the application, avoids a spurious error from measuring a less controlled trim edge, and is pretty much universally accepted.

K

geezer#99 · 04-22-2015, 10:55 AM

Give 10 people a tape measure and tell them to measure the width from rim edge to rim edge and all of them will get exactly the same measurement.
Get those same 10 people to measure the bead to bead and you'll get 10 different answers.
What are you gonna do when the tire is mounted?
Can't measure bead to bead but you can still measure rim edge to rim edge.

EARNHARDT#3 · 04-22-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Give 10 people a tape measure and tell them to measure the width from rim edge to rim edge and all of them will get exactly the same measurement.
Get those same 10 people to measure the bead to bead and you'll get 10 different answers.

Who are these people and why can't they do it both ways?
What are you gonna do when the tire is mounted?
Can't measure bead to bead but you can still measure rim edge to rim edge.

You're going to have a difficult time either way with the tire mounted.

The end.

**michael bustamante** · 04-22-2015, 11:16 AM

you guys are funny

op..... so what did you find out?
did you see any markings that maybe indicate aftermarket?

67chevy_hotrod · 04-22-2015, 11:28 AM

Thank you guys I told my old man I said I am almost positive it's inside the bead and he says no no no and the guy I got the 6er from measured it right in front of me and said seven and made me feel dumb lol thanks everyone

Willie Makeit · 04-22-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by geezer#99

Give 10 people a tape measure and tell them to measure the width from rim edge to rim edge and all of them will get exactly the same measurement.
Get those same 10 people to measure the bead to bead and you'll get 10 different answers.
What are you gonna do when the tire is mounted?
Can't measure bead to bead but you can still measure rim edge to rim edge.

some people shouldn't be allowed to use complicated equipment such as a tape measure.

anywhoo, it's inside to inside for folks that know. outside to outside for those that the rest of us point and laugh at.

geezer#99 · 04-22-2015, 03:23 PM

It's rim to rim minus 1 inch for those who know!!

Don't make me point and laugh again Willie!!

Willie Makeit · 04-22-2015, 04:31 PM

the minus 1 inch portion of your equation is totally dependent upon the wheel itself. some wheels have smaller leading edge. some have a larger leading edge. your logic is flawed.

oh. i see you're from canada.

<snicker> <point>

dubds10 · 04-22-2015, 04:47 PM

All our rims in Canada are exactly 1" extra so we just measured edge to edge and subtract hahaha

*Not serious for those who actually think Canadians have weird stuff and live in Igloos

geezer#99 · 04-22-2015, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Makeit

the minus 1 inch portion of your equation is totally dependent upon the wheel itself. some wheels have smaller leading edge. some have a larger leading edge. your logic is flawed.

oh. i see you're from canada.

<snicker> <point>

Still laughin' at you Willie!!
Maybe I shoulda used mm. Like in 25.4mm.

Gotta go feed my sled dogs and water the hamster (battery going dead). With no water he can't keep the wheel turning to make power.
Oh!! And turn on the northern lights too!!

Keith Seymore · 04-23-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

you guys are funny

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Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer#99

Get those same 10 people to measure the bead to bead and you'll get 10 different answers.

Not to belabor the point, but since wheels are typically 6", 6.5", 7", 8", etc, ask those same people to round their answer to the nearest 1/2" and see what they all get.

K

MikeyMan · 04-23-2015, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie Makeit

the minus 1 inch portion of your equation is totally dependent upon the wheel itself. some wheels have smaller leading edge. some have a larger leading edge. your logic is flawed.

oh. i see you're from canada.

<snicker> <point>

Depends on the exchange rate

lowrollin70gmc · 04-23-2015, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dubds10

All our rims in Canada are exactly 1" extra so we just measured edge to edge and subtract hahaha

*Not serious for those who actually think Canadians have weird stuff and live in Igloos

Don't you mean edge to edge minus 2.54cm, eh?

**davischevy** · 04-23-2015, 10:12 PM

Bottom line is, the OP thought he has a 228.6 MM wheel, but after subtracting 25.4 MM, actually has a 203.2 MM wheel.

How the hell go we get so much mileage out of a simple subject like this. We obviously need a life.

Have a Great Day,
Larry

oldertruckfan · 04-23-2015, 10:20 PM

wow. speechless.

**davischevy** · 04-24-2015, 11:05 AM

Sorry forgot to add LOL.

lowrollin70gmc · 04-24-2015, 11:25 AM

And to address another of the OP's questions, I would run whatever sizes you can find given that they're matched pairs. If that means 6s/8s (15.24/20.32s), 7/9s, or 6/9s it shouldn't be a big deal. I would just test fit the wheels before mounting tires to eyeball that there is enough room and the backspacing is what you want. Our rear wheel wells are pretty roomy but the front fender edge can get close sometimes on a lowered truck.

GoaterAz · 04-24-2015, 11:31 AM

You don't want those.

Probably just sell them to me.

I'm too good to you.

**davischevy** · 04-24-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GoaterAz

You don't want those.

Probably just sell them to me.

I'm too good to you.

I was thinking the same thing.

We had to call Arizona to get a set. I hope their in transit.

67chevemall · 04-24-2015, 03:32 PM

I got if you need

1 15x8 6 lug

2 15x10 6 lug custom builds

1 15 x 7 6 lug

And Canada rules kids....

04-21-2015, 11:14 PM	#1
67chevy_hotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lake Tapps Washington Posts: 386	Question regarding steel wheels.. So I went to the Portland swap meet and found what I thought was a 15x8 6x5.5 Steel wheel. We'll I should have measured it because it's 15x9 now I am pretty sure that's not a standard size please correct me if I am wrong. The ultimate desired outcome was 15x8's on the back and 15x6's up front. I found a 15x7 on craigslist for 10$ couldn't pass it up and now I am wondering if that's a standard size. If they are can anyone point me in a direction to help me make it 15x9 on back and 15x7 up front? Or do I need to just fin 8's and 6's? This is the style wheel with my caps and without They should look pretty cool with the impala caps. Oh and the offset on the 15x9 is 4".. Thanks all __________________ 1967 Chevy CST 10 1969 Chevy C/20 Longhorn 1969 K10 Suburban 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super 10 turned K30 (sold)

04-21-2015, 11:16 PM	#2
67chevy_hotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lake Tapps Washington Posts: 386	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. this one didn't post __________________ 1967 Chevy CST 10 1969 Chevy C/20 Longhorn 1969 K10 Suburban 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super 10 turned K30 (sold)

04-22-2015, 10:10 AM	#5
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,777	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. Always measure to the outside and subtract one inch! More accurate than trying to measure bead to bead.

04-22-2015, 10:55 AM	#7
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,777	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. Give 10 people a tape measure and tell them to measure the width from rim edge to rim edge and all of them will get exactly the same measurement. Get those same 10 people to measure the bead to bead and you'll get 10 different answers. What are you gonna do when the tire is mounted? Can't measure bead to bead but you can still measure rim edge to rim edge.

04-22-2015, 11:28 AM	#10
67chevy_hotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lake Tapps Washington Posts: 386	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. Thank you guys I told my old man I said I am almost positive it's inside the bead and he says no no no and the guy I got the 6er from measured it right in front of me and said seven and made me feel dumb lol thanks everyone __________________ 1967 Chevy CST 10 1969 Chevy C/20 Longhorn 1969 K10 Suburban 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super 10 turned K30 (sold)

04-22-2015, 05:49 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. First you need to be sure to measure from inside bead to inside bead. I don't know about 7" or 9" steel factory wheels, just 6" and 8". I'll bet that wheel is 8". __________________ "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 ~

04-22-2015, 11:16 AM	#9
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,878	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. you guys are funny op..... so what did you find out? did you see any markings that maybe indicate aftermarket? __________________ 1967custom

04-22-2015, 03:23 PM	#12
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,777	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. It's rim to rim minus 1 inch for those who know!! Don't make me point and laugh again Willie!!

04-22-2015, 04:31 PM	#13
Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,253	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. the minus 1 inch portion of your equation is totally dependent upon the wheel itself. some wheels have smaller leading edge. some have a larger leading edge. your logic is flawed. oh. i see you're from canada. <snicker> <point>

04-22-2015, 04:47 PM	#14
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. All our rims in Canada are exactly 1" extra so we just measured edge to edge and subtract hahaha *Not serious for those who actually think Canadians have weird stuff and live in Igloos __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

04-23-2015, 10:12 PM	#19
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. Bottom line is, the OP thought he has a 228.6 MM wheel, but after subtracting 25.4 MM, actually has a 203.2 MM wheel. How the hell go we get so much mileage out of a simple subject like this. We obviously need a life. Have a Great Day, Larry __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-23-2015, 10:20 PM	#20
oldertruckfan Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Spring Hill Kansas Posts: 209	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. wow. speechless.

04-24-2015, 11:05 AM	#21
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,881	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. Sorry forgot to add LOL. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

04-24-2015, 11:25 AM	#22
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. And to address another of the OP's questions, I would run whatever sizes you can find given that they're matched pairs. If that means 6s/8s (15.24/20.32s), 7/9s, or 6/9s it shouldn't be a big deal. I would just test fit the wheels before mounting tires to eyeball that there is enough room and the backspacing is what you want. Our rear wheel wells are pretty roomy but the front fender edge can get close sometimes on a lowered truck. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

04-24-2015, 11:31 AM	#23
GoaterAz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 222	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. You don't want those. Probably just sell them to me. I'm too good to you. __________________ You remember when drinking too many beers was a bad idea? Me neither.



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67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Question regarding steel wheels.. I got if you need 1 15x8 6 lug 2 15x10 6 lug custom builds 1 15 x 7 6 lug And Canada rules kids.... __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

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