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dyno · 11-11-2010, 10:44 PM

I found a set of these later model 16" GM alloy wheels locally. The lug 6.5 pattern is the same. Will they fit on my 80?

cochino12 · 11-11-2010, 10:47 PM

yep they will fit fine. You need to get some conversion lug nuts to use the caps though

flamingbig10 · 11-11-2010, 11:01 PM

these are the lug nuts you would need like this for the center caps http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-9...item53df4430a6

dyno · 11-11-2010, 11:33 PM

I thought about just using the long chrome lug nuts and slip thru center caps off my old white spoke wheels. The only problem with that is that the stampings on the wheel between the lug nuts will show.

**N2TRUX** · 11-12-2010, 12:33 AM

Get the late model caps. They will really look good on your truck.

TexasJeff · 11-12-2010, 08:15 AM

Get the caps it looks so much better.

48cj2a · 11-12-2010, 09:55 AM

I have always like those wheels - will they work on a 1 ton 4x4 with 14bolt and 4" D60 hubs?

I imagine the center caps could be hole sawed in the front.

How wide are they?

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-12-2010, 10:08 AM

They work on 1 tons too. The 4x4 guys I have seen with those wheels use a hole saw the same size as the emblem in the middle of the cap and they work perfectly.

I think they are 6.5" wide. I have the steel version of those wheels and they are 6.5" wide. look on jeffs pic... see where each lug nut is, theres a little hump on the outer edge of it? well the steel wheel caps dont have that, thats how you can tell them apart.

See on mine the caps are smooth around the outer edge.

To DYNO: if you do buy center caps seperately, they have to be the caps for aluminum wheels, the ones for steel wheels look identical, but they are bigger around where the cap meets the wheel and won't fit on aluminum wheels.

dyno · 11-12-2010, 10:38 AM

You are right, I need to find the caps if I go this route. Things are starting to add up though...225 wheels, 80.00 lug nuts, 40.00 caps = 345.00.

48cj2a · 11-12-2010, 10:54 AM

So are you saying the smooth center caps are for Steelies and the little raised ones are for the Aluminums?

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-27-2010, 09:51 AM

^^ That's correct.

James McClure · 11-27-2010, 12:42 PM

This is mine with 89 factory slots and caps. I used a 3.5" ( I think) hole saw to allow the hubs to fit thru. Had to get e-bay lug nuts to mount caps. jim

Youngbuck7072 · 11-27-2010, 12:44 PM

i would like to see ones without the caps

hitcher · 11-27-2010, 12:47 PM

i have the same alloy wheels on my 1 ton . only problem is i cant find any locking lug nuts for them (9/16) . anyone know where i can find some ?

thanks

11-11-2010, 10:44 PM	#1
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? I found a set of these later model 16" GM alloy wheels locally. The lug 6.5 pattern is the same. Will they fit on my 80? __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

11-11-2010, 10:47 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? yep they will fit fine. You need to get some conversion lug nuts to use the caps though __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

11-11-2010, 11:01 PM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? these are the lug nuts you would need like this for the center caps http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-9...item53df4430a6 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

11-11-2010, 11:33 PM	#4
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? I thought about just using the long chrome lug nuts and slip thru center caps off my old white spoke wheels. The only problem with that is that the stampings on the wheel between the lug nuts will show. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

11-12-2010, 12:33 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? Get the late model caps. They will really look good on your truck. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-12-2010, 08:15 AM	#6
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? Get the caps it looks so much better. Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

11-12-2010, 09:55 AM	#7
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? I have always like those wheels - will they work on a 1 ton 4x4 with 14bolt and 4" D60 hubs? I imagine the center caps could be hole sawed in the front. How wide are they? __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A Last edited by 48cj2a; 11-12-2010 at 09:56 AM.

11-12-2010, 10:08 AM	#8
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? They work on 1 tons too. The 4x4 guys I have seen with those wheels use a hole saw the same size as the emblem in the middle of the cap and they work perfectly. I think they are 6.5" wide. I have the steel version of those wheels and they are 6.5" wide. look on jeffs pic... see where each lug nut is, theres a little hump on the outer edge of it? well the steel wheel caps dont have that, thats how you can tell them apart. See on mine the caps are smooth around the outer edge. To DYNO: if you do buy center caps seperately, they have to be the caps for aluminum wheels, the ones for steel wheels look identical, but they are bigger around where the cap meets the wheel and won't fit on aluminum wheels.

11-12-2010, 10:38 AM	#9
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? You are right, I need to find the caps if I go this route. Things are starting to add up though...225 wheels, 80.00 lug nuts, 40.00 caps = 345.00. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

11-12-2010, 10:54 AM	#10
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? So are you saying the smooth center caps are for Steelies and the little raised ones are for the Aluminums? __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A

11-27-2010, 09:51 AM	#11
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? ^^ That's correct.

11-27-2010, 12:42 PM	#12
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? This is mine with 89 factory slots and caps. I used a 3.5" ( I think) hole saw to allow the hubs to fit thru. Had to get e-bay lug nuts to mount caps. jim Attached Images __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

11-27-2010, 12:44 PM	#13
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11-27-2010, 12:47 PM	#14
hitcher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lawton ok Posts: 190	Re: Will these late model GM wheels fit my 80? i have the same alloy wheels on my 1 ton . only problem is i cant find any locking lug nuts for them (9/16) . anyone know where i can find some ? thanks Last edited by hitcher; 11-27-2010 at 12:48 PM.



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