Will these stock 1995 Chevy wheels fit a stock '53? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrTucker · 07-22-2009, 02:05 PM

I dont need anything thats safe running down the road - I just need them to fit the stock front end of my '53 GMC. My fronts are flat and rather than paying a lot of money for new tires, I'd rather slap these on until I can get something proper. I have the chance to get 4 of these with tires for practically nothing.

the truck will just be sitting there - it doesn't even run. Just need something that will hold air. I'm worried about the center hole being too small to clear the stock stuff...any help? Even if they just slide on barely enough to put the lugs on - that's all I need

will these work?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Che...Q5fAccessories

robin58 · 07-22-2009, 02:19 PM

I just did a quick measure on mine and it looks like the center hole is indeed a little too tight. Of course depending how "little" they cost that would be nothing a grinder couldn't cure seeing as you're not worried about driving etc.

PS you need new neighbors.

MrTucker · 07-22-2009, 02:32 PM

what was your measurement? 2.5"?

Bigblue29 · 07-22-2009, 02:40 PM

I had a set of 16" GMC wheels off a 2000 with the same dimensions I tried on my 50. They fit the rear sort of (the axel flange is too large but would work for what you want). But the hub holes were too small to fit on the front.

Just a thought- Do you have a pair of original wheels you could put on the front, and the '95 wheels on the rear?

Or another option is to take the wheels to a machine shop and have them bore the hub holes larger so they fit...

robin58 · 07-22-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrTucker

what was your measurement? 2.5"?

3.125" as close as I can tell.

MrTucker · 07-22-2009, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblue29

Just a thought- Do you have a pair of original wheels you could put on the front, and the '95 wheels on the rear?

Or another option is to take the wheels to a machine shop and have them bore the hub holes larger so they fit...

that's what I'm going to try. The rears are holding air fine, but the fronts go flat in a day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by robin58

3.125" as close as I can tell.

Thanks for the measurements.

I'll let you guys know how it works - if I get them.

07-22-2009, 02:05 PM	#1
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Will these stock 1995 Chevy wheels fit a stock '53? I dont need anything thats safe running down the road - I just need them to fit the stock front end of my '53 GMC. My fronts are flat and rather than paying a lot of money for new tires, I'd rather slap these on until I can get something proper. I have the chance to get 4 of these with tires for practically nothing. the truck will just be sitting there - it doesn't even run. Just need something that will hold air. I'm worried about the center hole being too small to clear the stock stuff...any help? Even if they just slide on barely enough to put the lugs on - that's all I need will these work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Che...Q5fAccessories Attached Images Last edited by MrTucker; 07-22-2009 at 02:08 PM.

07-22-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: Will these stock 1995 Chevy wheels fit a stock '53? I just did a quick measure on mine and it looks like the center hole is indeed a little too tight. Of course depending how "little" they cost that would be nothing a grinder couldn't cure seeing as you're not worried about driving etc. PS you need new neighbors.

07-22-2009, 02:32 PM	#3
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: Will these stock 1995 Chevy wheels fit a stock '53? what was your measurement? 2.5"?

07-22-2009, 02:40 PM	#4
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: Will these stock 1995 Chevy wheels fit a stock '53? I had a set of 16" GMC wheels off a 2000 with the same dimensions I tried on my 50. They fit the rear sort of (the axel flange is too large but would work for what you want). But the hub holes were too small to fit on the front. Just a thought- Do you have a pair of original wheels you could put on the front, and the '95 wheels on the rear? Or another option is to take the wheels to a machine shop and have them bore the hub holes larger so they fit... __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando Last edited by Bigblue29; 07-22-2009 at 02:41 PM.



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