C20 rim selection - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

juanz1947 · 12-19-2021, 12:56 PM

My dad just picked up a 62 C20 and the front rims are 16s and the rear rims are 16.5 he was looking for different options is there a 15 in 8 lug steel rim available maybe to run some full-face hubcaps

Ziegelsteinfaust · 12-19-2021, 01:07 PM

There used to be 15's in 8 lug, and they pop up every once in awhile. The problem is 15's are rotting on the vine with tire selection. I still love them in the right application, but would much rather run 17's. For better tire construction, and modern patterns for driving in rain.

I am not a hub cap guy, but I believe you can get 16's, and 17's in some classic styles. That will accept hub caps. Plus some nice classic styled rims in aluminum.

Plus my personal opinion is that 17's with 60 series rubber fill the the wheel wells just right, and maintain the look of 15's for me.

**jocko** · 12-19-2021, 01:51 PM

you could find two more 16" wheels to replace the 16.5s and then search for the 16" wheel -to- 15" wheel cover adapter rings - they allow you to run a 15" wheel cover on a 16" wheel. They come up for sale every once in a blue moon, but not exactly something every trucker is looking for either - so if you post a wtb, you never know, some might pop up. Might want to get those and THEN look for your wheels, but 16" wheels are easier to find than the 16" -to- 15" wheel cover adapters. Believe they were more a square body year thing, but they were available.

juanz1947 · 12-19-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

you could find two more 16" wheels to replace the 16.5s and then search for the 16" wheel -to- 15" wheel cover adapter rings - they allow you to run a 15" wheel cover on a 16" wheel. They come up for sale every once in a blue moon, but not exactly something every trucker is looking for either - so if you post a wtb, you never know, some might pop up. Might want to get those and THEN look for your wheels, but 16" wheels are easier to find than the 16" -to- 15" wheel cover adapters. Believe they were more a square body year thing, but they were available.

Mmmm ok I have never even heard or seen such a thing would you have pictures or send me a link to see what they look like

**cwcarpenter98** · 12-19-2021, 04:28 PM

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=815881

Here's some info about those adapter rings

12-19-2021, 12:56 PM	#1
juanz1947 rusty 66 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: wrightwood ca Posts: 462	C20 rim selection My dad just picked up a 62 C20 and the front rims are 16s and the rear rims are 16.5 he was looking for different options is there a 15 in 8 lug steel rim available maybe to run some full-face hubcaps __________________ 1947 chevy fleetmaster http://www.cbforum.net/forum/ 1966 chevy c10 long bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439219 1970 chevy impala custom http://www.layitlow.com/forums/index...pic=349867&hl=

12-19-2021, 01:07 PM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,628	Re: C20 rim selection There used to be 15's in 8 lug, and they pop up every once in awhile. The problem is 15's are rotting on the vine with tire selection. I still love them in the right application, but would much rather run 17's. For better tire construction, and modern patterns for driving in rain. I am not a hub cap guy, but I believe you can get 16's, and 17's in some classic styles. That will accept hub caps. Plus some nice classic styled rims in aluminum. Plus my personal opinion is that 17's with 60 series rubber fill the the wheel wells just right, and maintain the look of 15's for me.

12-19-2021, 01:51 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: C20 rim selection you could find two more 16" wheels to replace the 16.5s and then search for the 16" wheel -to- 15" wheel cover adapter rings - they allow you to run a 15" wheel cover on a 16" wheel. They come up for sale every once in a blue moon, but not exactly something every trucker is looking for either - so if you post a wtb, you never know, some might pop up. Might want to get those and THEN look for your wheels, but 16" wheels are easier to find than the 16" -to- 15" wheel cover adapters. Believe they were more a square body year thing, but they were available.

12-19-2021, 04:28 PM	#5
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,488	Re: C20 rim selection https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=815881 Here's some info about those adapter rings __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

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