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Hottrucks · 09-16-2009, 08:58 AM

ok going out on a limb here and am looking for some pics of late model 16/17/18/20 inch wheels on your truck give me the size and whet isssues you may have had..rubbing..fit...what ever. I was walking the lot and have seen some cool modern stuff on some of the new cheby's

thanx

mclairmo · 09-16-2009, 02:09 PM

Wont fit, center bore too small. I tried late model 6 lug alloys and did not work. Aftermarket ones with the larger center bore should work. Toyota 6 lugs usually work, too.

Hottrucks · 09-16-2009, 03:31 PM

how much is too small....file,die grinder or axe???

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-16-2009, 04:13 PM

more like machining the hub hole to fit.

mclairmo · 09-17-2009, 01:23 AM

I actually tried to use a hand file like an idiot and it took me weeks to do one wheel. I gave up and sold them. Only a machine shop can really enlarge the bore hole properly and quickly and that will not be cheap.

VA72C10 · 09-17-2009, 01:38 AM

I have seen it done but don't have any of the pictures saved. Small spacers can alleviate the hub issue.

Hottrucks · 09-17-2009, 07:33 AM

ok then let me ask ianotherf dumb???

how are they on the back spacing??? I can machine them if needed
and what about the Toyota wheels hows the back spacing on them??

I keep asking dumb questions but If I stumble on a deal for wheels I want to snag them quick or they will be gone....so I need to know what fits

thanx
Jeff

VA72C10 · 09-17-2009, 10:47 AM

Mostly the backspacing is off so you won't ever end up with one with a decent lip on it.

Hottrucks · 09-17-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Mostly the backspacing is off so you won't ever end up with one with a decent lip on it.

Huh???? which wheels are you talking about??

VA72C10 · 09-17-2009, 11:27 AM

Pretty much all late model wheels are a higher offset....which means you will have less lip front and rear. For example, many run the Torque thrust 2's with 8.5/10 combos and 5-5.5 backspacing front and rear. I have a set of rims off a late model and their backspacing is 6/6.5 The rim will be sucked in more which actually won't be too bad for bags....I just personally like a nice lip on the rims so I am thinking of having them re-hooped with a better offset for my truck.

Hottrucks · 09-17-2009, 11:55 AM

thanx now I get it???

I saw a newer chevy with what looked like about a 18" wheel it had a good line that I thought would look good on my truck ..plus it seems like a wide 18 or 20 is easier to find than a 15" tall and wide tire..I need to keep my tire height in the 29" area so I don't have issues with my fenders and heater box..the monthly swap is coming up next weekend so I want to keep ruler in hand and rubber band on my wallet...it doesn't help I had a tire go pop last week so I'm running on a junk spare unti I can find a set of tires that I like

mclairmo · 09-17-2009, 05:08 PM

Late model oem wheels will look bad due to improper offset. Aftermarket is better but you may then have a host of other fitment issues such as the wheel not seating all the way against the hub, hub interfering with wheel center cap, valve stem hitting caliper, etc. Do a search on here, lots of guys having trouble with aftermarket wheels like the Coys, etc.

VA72C10 · 09-17-2009, 06:04 PM

Here's one set that I know did fit. I'm more of a deep dish kind of guy but thought I'd show you the one I knew worked

09-16-2009, 08:58 AM	#1
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB ok going out on a limb here and am looking for some pics of late model 16/17/18/20 inch wheels on your truck give me the size and whet isssues you may have had..rubbing..fit...what ever. I was walking the lot and have seen some cool modern stuff on some of the new cheby's thanx

09-16-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB Wont fit, center bore too small. I tried late model 6 lug alloys and did not work. Aftermarket ones with the larger center bore should work. Toyota 6 lugs usually work, too.

09-16-2009, 03:31 PM	#3
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB how much is too small....file,die grinder or axe???

09-16-2009, 04:13 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB more like machining the hub hole to fit. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-17-2009, 01:23 AM	#5
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB I actually tried to use a hand file like an idiot and it took me weeks to do one wheel. I gave up and sold them. Only a machine shop can really enlarge the bore hole properly and quickly and that will not be cheap.

09-17-2009, 01:38 AM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB I have seen it done but don't have any of the pictures saved. Small spacers can alleviate the hub issue. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-17-2009, 07:33 AM	#7
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB ok then let me ask ianotherf dumb??? how are they on the back spacing??? I can machine them if needed and what about the Toyota wheels hows the back spacing on them?? I keep asking dumb questions but If I stumble on a deal for wheels I want to snag them quick or they will be gone....so I need to know what fits thanx Jeff

09-17-2009, 10:47 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB Mostly the backspacing is off so you won't ever end up with one with a decent lip on it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-17-2009, 11:27 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB Pretty much all late model wheels are a higher offset....which means you will have less lip front and rear. For example, many run the Torque thrust 2's with 8.5/10 combos and 5-5.5 backspacing front and rear. I have a set of rims off a late model and their backspacing is 6/6.5 The rim will be sucked in more which actually won't be too bad for bags....I just personally like a nice lip on the rims so I am thinking of having them re-hooped with a better offset for my truck. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-17-2009, 11:55 AM	#11
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB thanx now I get it??? I saw a newer chevy with what looked like about a 18" wheel it had a good line that I thought would look good on my truck ..plus it seems like a wide 18 or 20 is easier to find than a 15" tall and wide tire..I need to keep my tire height in the 29" area so I don't have issues with my fenders and heater box..the monthly swap is coming up next weekend so I want to keep ruler in hand and rubber band on my wallet...it doesn't help I had a tire go pop last week so I'm running on a junk spare unti I can find a set of tires that I like

09-17-2009, 05:08 PM	#12
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB Late model oem wheels will look bad due to improper offset. Aftermarket is better but you may then have a host of other fitment issues such as the wheel not seating all the way against the hub, hub interfering with wheel center cap, valve stem hitting caliper, etc. Do a search on here, lots of guys having trouble with aftermarket wheels like the Coys, etc.

09-17-2009, 06:04 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: pics of late model aluminum wheels on your LB Here's one set that I know did fit. I'm more of a deep dish kind of guy but thought I'd show you the one I knew worked __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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