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Rupdog 02-25-2009 10:43 PM

8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck?
 
i'm having a hard time finding some vintage style 8 lugs for my C-20 and was wondering what you guys were using. I currently have some vintage US Mags slots, but they're 16.5s and need new tires. Any suggestions? Maybe swap to 5 lug? Please post some pics of your 3/4 ton ride. Thanks!!!!!

chevy29267truck 02-25-2009 10:53 PM

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ive got white stock rims on my 67 3/4 ton truck

68caliRat 02-25-2009 11:17 PM

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I went to the junkyard and bought some wheels in the exact same style Just 16" in stead of 16.5" and my caps fit perfect. Just standard steel wheels.

70C10Step 02-25-2009 11:24 PM

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Just picked up a set of HD 2500 late model wheels. I need to get some caps and lug nuts.

Rupdog 02-25-2009 11:43 PM

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yeah, i'm considering those 2500s also, but wondering how they'll look on the truck. i saw one pic of them on a 71, the sat kinda too far in. are you using spacers?

FleetsidePaul 02-25-2009 11:51 PM

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Slotted dish

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...s/Image209.jpg

pmpski_1 02-26-2009 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rupdog (Post 3166871)
yeah, i'm considering those 2500s also, but wondering how they'll look on the truck. i saw one pic of them on a 71, the sat kinda too far in. are you using spacers?


I have those on mine and don't like the look of them too much. They do sit pretty far in. I think somebody here called it the "fat guy on a small bike" look.

I don't have any good pictures right now.

I have some 16.5 slots, but I guess finding tires is going to be a pain. Oh well, those are my favorite wheels and it was a looooong time before I found mine.

Sinister 02-26-2009 12:38 AM

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http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...n/IM002682.jpg
I think these are 16" x 8". $50 off of Craigslist.

jorgensensc 02-26-2009 01:25 AM

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We had a hard time finding something that wasn't straight bling, but looked nice and a little retro. This is what we came up with. Dick Cepeks.
Shawn

custom72c20 02-26-2009 01:26 AM

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There's a pic in my sig.

metalman1968 02-26-2009 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc (Post 3167155)
We had a hard time finding something that wasn't straight bling, but looked nice and a little retro. This is what we came up with. Dick Cepeks.
Shawn

Nice grocery getter;)

spinning wheels 02-26-2009 03:08 AM

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Rupdog, you shouldn't have too much of a problem finding 16.5 tires.

Sinister, really like the red rims on your truck. I just don't think that I could pull that off with my Ochre and white truck.

special-K 02-26-2009 08:39 AM

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If you`re looking for "vintage style" aftermarket/custom 8-lug wheels they`ll be 16.5s.You have a choice of aluminum slots,turbine/finned aluminum,oem center/wide,and wagon wheels in chrome,aluminum,or white.You can get all but the turbines these days in 16".

rlm316 02-26-2009 09:39 AM

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Here is what I had under mine before my resto and they will be back under it after it is done.

hounddogs! 02-26-2009 10:52 AM

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American Racing, see avatar.

72-c20 02-26-2009 11:06 AM

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images removed due to log in issue with host site.

steel blade type. 16x7. found 'em on CL for $75

Mayo 02-26-2009 11:26 AM

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Here is my truck. It had these rims when I got the truck, and they are from a Dodge truck. To me, they kind of look like an 8 lug version of Corvette rallys.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f5...push2small.jpg

stllookn 02-26-2009 11:33 AM

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Alloy slots...all the rage back in the day...LOL!

Mudder 02-26-2009 12:08 PM

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I like em covered up.

Gumby'sC20 02-26-2009 02:03 PM

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http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h9...IMG_0876_1.jpg

Haha! My 8 luggers are GROSS

gotta love that 'custom' rust :metal:

Luckily I just scored these for my 6 lug conversion:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h94/TimParke/1-4.jpg

Ace in the hole 02-26-2009 05:41 PM

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mine- late model 2500hd rims
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...8&d=1216662574

mr._bowtie 02-27-2009 10:39 AM

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I like the more period correct wheels on these trucks. A few of the late model wheels look ok on these trucks but not many.


If you want a set of late model wheels off a 2500hd I have a set just like what Ace in the Hole has on his truck. Center caps and all. Came off my 04


Has anyone put a set of Mickey Thompson Classic's on one of these... they might not look to outta place.

dan42 02-27-2009 10:50 AM

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Here's mine - old ones and newer ones.

stllookn 02-27-2009 11:02 AM

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mr bowtie....this is what you are looking for...I'm still waiting for tires for them. They are 1.5" wider than the widest stock wheel but only a "purist" would know the difference. Powder coated in Argent Silver.

Mayo 02-27-2009 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn (Post 3169541)
mr bowtie....this is what you are looking for...I'm still waiting for tires for them. They are 1.5" wider than the widest stock wheel but only a "purist" would know the difference. Powder coated in Argent Silver.


Those look pretty nice. I would like to see them mounted up.


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