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Offline howlinwolf

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i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
« 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
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Offline Jason S

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Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
« Reply #1 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? 
1973 GMC K2500, Super Custom, Camper Special, 350, TH350, NP203, 4.10's
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1980 C-10 2WD short & wide. 305 auto.

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Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2012, 12:09:10 am »


the offending wheels
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Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2012, 11:28:20 am »
I am not following what exactly you are asking.

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Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
« Reply #6 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.
1973 GMC K2500, Super Custom, Camper Special, 350, TH350, NP203, 4.10's
1974 Chevrolet K10, Custom Deluxe, 350, SM465, NP203, 3.73's

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Re: i got 99 problems and my wheels are one
« Reply #7 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.
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