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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: howlinwolf on March 13, 2012, 11:02:47 pm

Title: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: howlinwolf on March 13, 2012, 11:02:47 pm

so im a bit of a scrounger, and someone gave me some decent 265/75 16, and someone else gave me wheels off a 89 chevy 4x4. now obviously they wont fit my  78, but i dont know if there are 16 inch steels that will fit my truck. anyone have some guidance

Title: Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: Jason S on March 13, 2012, 11:18:51 pm

Can you provide more specifics, such as what kind of '78 do you have (e.g., 1/2 ton 2wd, 1/2 4wd, 3/4 ton, 1 ton dually), what kind of '89 Chevy 4x4? 

Title: Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: PromiseKeeper on March 14, 2012, 10:47:12 am

This might help:

http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods-rat-rods/Wheel-Bolt-Pattern-Cross-Reference-Database.asp

Title: Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: howlinwolf on March 14, 2012, 11:57:37 pm

78 half ton k10 4x4. custom deluxe i think, and i dont know much about the other truck, other than its of that body style, and it is extended cab and while the lug pattern is the same, the hub is different.

Title: Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: howlinwolf on March 15, 2012, 12:09:10 am

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt268/bellas_daddy/th_IMAG0329.jpg) (http://s618.photobucket.com/albums/tt268/bellas_daddy/?action=view&current=IMAG0329.jpg)

the offending wheels

Title: Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: Captkaos on March 19, 2012, 11:28:20 am

I am not following what exactly you are asking.

Title: Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: Jason S on March 19, 2012, 10:25:29 pm

Yes, there are companies that make 16 inch steel wheels that will fit your truck.

My '74 K10 came from the factory with 16" steel wheels. At the time I bought the truck, there where 15" rally wheels on it.  I swapped on new aftermarket 16" X 6 lug steel wheels to go back close to stock (my wheels use the 3/4 ton hubcap). 

So if you want to use the tires, you'll have to find some a set of 16" wheels (either new or used) that fit your 6 lug bolt pattern.

Title: Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
Post by: howlinwolf on March 22, 2012, 02:07:55 am

kaos i was hoping to find some steel wheels that were 16 inch that would fit my truck, because they would be cheaper than purchasing fancy wheels. but i guess the only option is aftermarket.