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retodd7711 · 03-19-2009, 07:33 PM

My '62 has the original split rims and I'm looking to purchase some "rallye" style wheels.\
I ordered a set from my local tire shop and explained about the backspacing issue these trucks have.
I was assured the rims would fit.
Well today they came in and don't you know- they didn't fit.
They were 15x8 with a 4.25 backspace and hit on the upper a-arm.
I was pi$$ed. I waited 10 days for the rims, we even measured my 15x7 for a 3.75 backspacing.
So the guy looks in his catalogue and makes a few calls.
"Nobody makes a rallye rim to fit your truck"......WTH?
So Friends and fellow members, Where can I buy a nice set of rallyes to fit my truck?
They don't even have to be "corvette" style I just need some nice wheels to fit my poor old '62
Todd
edit** They are six lug rims. Shouldn't be too hard?

protrash64 · 03-19-2009, 08:22 PM

Are you running drum or disc? Are these 'THE' wheel or just rollers for the project? I cruise Craigslist all the time and if you need rollers there should be tons of newer style factory wheels.....just the hub hole is smaller diameter.
Could you put a small spacer in there and get it to work? ...like 1/4"?

As far as rally wheels go, you go to the aftermarket and get 16 or 17" from Stockton or Wheel Vintiques....I think they do 'em in 6-lug.

Seems as though Ive seen many 6-lug trucks running the 73-87 4wd rally wheels that came 6-lug from the factory.

retodd7711 · 03-19-2009, 08:37 PM

drum brakes
I'm not looking to spend big $$$
I'm not too keen on the spacers, too many horror stories.
CL has been a bust so far...

protrash64 · 03-19-2009, 08:44 PM

Everybody mentions horror stories and Ive run all different types with zero issues. Anyway, how bad was the hit on the a-arms? Was it on a turn or just trying to bolt it straight on? My 18's hit the a-arms on full turns...no stops and 5.25" of backspace.

*LILRED66* · 03-19-2009, 10:16 PM

Are you running factory 6 on 5.5" hubs? If so, any wheel that will fit on a later model six lug Chevy with a 6 on 5.5" lug pattern will fit properly on your truck.

I just found a set of four 6 lug Rally truck wheels, complete with caps & rings. They had a near-new set of 265/75R15 Bridgestone Revo tires on them with 90% tread on them and for good measure the fellow included a matching spare that had never been mounted.

They were a steal at $150.00 cash and the seller and his son help me load them on my trailer.

There are lots of good deals out there, so be patient and one will come your way.

joe231 · 03-19-2009, 11:09 PM

I believe the 73-87 15X8 4x4 rallys are zero offset, meaning they have 4 inch back-spacing

**Captainfab** · 03-20-2009, 01:07 AM

I'm running the '73-'87 4x4 rally's on my Burb.....no problems with clearance. I see them for sale around here quite often. Keep looking, some will turn up.

**62 Longbed** · 03-22-2009, 05:54 AM

I'm also running the 4x4 rally wheels on my 62 pickup ..No problem with clearence or turning .. I have seen atleast 2 different type of GM rally wheels for the suburbans 81-87 , the rallys that I have on and a set of Chrome ones that look nice , with multiple holes .

03-19-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	I need some wheels! My '62 has the original split rims and I'm looking to purchase some "rallye" style wheels.\ I ordered a set from my local tire shop and explained about the backspacing issue these trucks have. I was assured the rims would fit. Well today they came in and don't you know- they didn't fit. They were 15x8 with a 4.25 backspace and hit on the upper a-arm. I was pi$$ed. I waited 10 days for the rims, we even measured my 15x7 for a 3.75 backspacing. So the guy looks in his catalogue and makes a few calls. "Nobody makes a rallye rim to fit your truck"......WTH? So Friends and fellow members, Where can I buy a nice set of rallyes to fit my truck? They don't even have to be "corvette" style I just need some nice wheels to fit my poor old '62 Todd edit** They are six lug rims. Shouldn't be too hard? __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005 Last edited by retodd7711; 03-19-2009 at 07:35 PM.

03-19-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: I need some wheels! Are you running drum or disc? Are these 'THE' wheel or just rollers for the project? I cruise Craigslist all the time and if you need rollers there should be tons of newer style factory wheels.....just the hub hole is smaller diameter. Could you put a small spacer in there and get it to work? ...like 1/4"? As far as rally wheels go, you go to the aftermarket and get 16 or 17" from Stockton or Wheel Vintiques....I think they do 'em in 6-lug. Seems as though Ive seen many 6-lug trucks running the 73-87 4wd rally wheels that came 6-lug from the factory. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
retodd7711 chrome makes it go FASTER! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cleveland Tennessee Posts: 2,884	Re: I need some wheels! drum brakes I'm not looking to spend big $$$ I'm not too keen on the spacers, too many horror stories. CL has been a bust so far... __________________ She can't cook and she won't clean. But she looks good in a skirt and she brings me beer. She can stay for now. EDIT:: But she left me anyway, So forget her. 1962 GMC Stepside V6 4 speed My rolling resto thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324226 My old farm truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3465005

03-19-2009, 08:44 PM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: I need some wheels! Everybody mentions horror stories and Ive run all different types with zero issues. Anyway, how bad was the hit on the a-arms? Was it on a turn or just trying to bolt it straight on? My 18's hit the a-arms on full turns...no stops and 5.25" of backspace. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device Last edited by protrash64; 03-19-2009 at 08:45 PM.

03-19-2009, 10:16 PM	#5
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: I need some wheels! Are you running factory 6 on 5.5" hubs? If so, any wheel that will fit on a later model six lug Chevy with a 6 on 5.5" lug pattern will fit properly on your truck. I just found a set of four 6 lug Rally truck wheels, complete with caps & rings. They had a near-new set of 265/75R15 Bridgestone Revo tires on them with 90% tread on them and for good measure the fellow included a matching spare that had never been mounted. They were a steal at $150.00 cash and the seller and his son help me load them on my trailer. There are lots of good deals out there, so be patient and one will come your way. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 03-19-2009 at 11:50 PM.

03-19-2009, 11:09 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I need some wheels! I believe the 73-87 15X8 4x4 rallys are zero offset, meaning they have 4 inch back-spacing __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

03-20-2009, 01:07 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: I need some wheels! I'm running the '73-'87 4x4 rally's on my Burb.....no problems with clearance. I see them for sale around here quite often. Keep looking, some will turn up. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-22-2009, 05:54 AM	#8
62 Longbed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gresham , Oregon Posts: 588	Re: I need some wheels! I'm also running the 4x4 rally wheels on my 62 pickup ..No problem with clearence or turning .. I have seen atleast 2 different type of GM rally wheels for the suburbans 81-87 , the rallys that I have on and a set of Chrome ones that look nice , with multiple holes . Attached Images

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