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Stacked78 · 04-30-2010, 09:57 PM

ok so ive got a 86 4x4 and im a broke 19 year old. i picked a set of used goodyear wrangler MTs and the only problem is that theyre for 16 and my current rims are 15s. does anyone know where i can pick up a set of wheel adapters to run late model chevy 6 lug on my truck? because they are plentiful and easily found in 16s where as early model 6 lug 16s seem to be impossible to find other than the cheap cragars from summit racing. yall have any ideas for me? thanks

USSkoval · 04-30-2010, 10:21 PM

The bolt pattern is the same, but the center opening on the newer wheels won't fit over your front hubs. You would need aftermarket wheels.

95 S_Trucker · 04-30-2010, 10:37 PM

cheep cragers are going to be cheeper than adapters

Stacked78 · 04-30-2010, 10:43 PM

i thought the late model 6 lug was a smaller bolt pattern? looks like summit racing here i come.

95 S_Trucker · 05-01-2010, 07:38 AM

nope, there all 6x5.5

Stacked78 · 05-01-2010, 10:59 PM

welp solved my problem. found me some trailer rims off a car hauler, 16in, 6 lug and 50 bucks for all 4. may have to do some grinding around the hubs to get mine through but im told it'll work

Mike C · 05-02-2010, 10:53 AM

I wouldn't grind. I had a set of Ford rims on my jeep that someone ground the middle to fit over the front 4x4 hubs, and it appears to significantly affect the strength of the rim.

Also, I just got a wheel spacer to mount my spare, and they specifically say that need re-torquing every 4000 miles, and that they have ONLY a 2 year life before they need replacing. This is ridiculous for what they cost.

As noted above, buying wheels would be more effective and they run about $70 each for 16x7.

I bought a set of Z71 rims for my 69 short step which is how I found out the center hole was too small.

USSkoval · 05-02-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

Also, I just got a wheel spacer to mount my spare, and they specifically say that need re-torquing every 4000 miles, and that they have ONLY a 2 year life before they need replacing. This is ridiculous for what they cost.

I think the reasoning behind that, is mostly to keep from getting sued.

Stacked78 · 05-03-2010, 10:53 PM

ok ill be honest i underestimated yall. i went ahead and tried the trailer rims but luckily before i started grinding i did some back spacing measuring, luckily i didnt spend the time grinding cause its way off. ill order my rims from summit this payday friday. from now on i promise to listen to yall

Prerunner1982 · 05-04-2010, 04:26 PM

What size tire? Do you have any pics of them?

04-30-2010, 09:57 PM	#1
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	wheel adapters ok so ive got a 86 4x4 and im a broke 19 year old. i picked a set of used goodyear wrangler MTs and the only problem is that theyre for 16 and my current rims are 15s. does anyone know where i can pick up a set of wheel adapters to run late model chevy 6 lug on my truck? because they are plentiful and easily found in 16s where as early model 6 lug 16s seem to be impossible to find other than the cheap cragars from summit racing. yall have any ideas for me? thanks __________________ 1963 C10 Shortbed: project, shaved, slammed 1965 C10 Longbed: 355, 4pd new process, Daily Driver 1991 F150: 300 inline, 3in lift 33s, Stacks. RIP 1992 Dodge 250: 98.5 12valve, 500hp POD injectors, rolls coal... 1986 Chevy 4x4 Shortbed: 4in lift, 33s, daily 1995 2500: 6.5 TD, straight piped, the tow mule

04-30-2010, 10:21 PM	#2
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: wheel adapters The bolt pattern is the same, but the center opening on the newer wheels won't fit over your front hubs. You would need aftermarket wheels. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

04-30-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,180	Re: wheel adapters cheep cragers are going to be cheeper than adapters

04-30-2010, 10:43 PM	#4
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: wheel adapters i thought the late model 6 lug was a smaller bolt pattern? looks like summit racing here i come. __________________ 1963 C10 Shortbed: project, shaved, slammed 1965 C10 Longbed: 355, 4pd new process, Daily Driver 1991 F150: 300 inline, 3in lift 33s, Stacks. RIP 1992 Dodge 250: 98.5 12valve, 500hp POD injectors, rolls coal... 1986 Chevy 4x4 Shortbed: 4in lift, 33s, daily 1995 2500: 6.5 TD, straight piped, the tow mule

05-01-2010, 07:38 AM	#5
95 S_Trucker Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,180	Re: wheel adapters nope, there all 6x5.5

05-01-2010, 10:59 PM	#6
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: wheel adapters welp solved my problem. found me some trailer rims off a car hauler, 16in, 6 lug and 50 bucks for all 4. may have to do some grinding around the hubs to get mine through but im told it'll work __________________ 1963 C10 Shortbed: project, shaved, slammed 1965 C10 Longbed: 355, 4pd new process, Daily Driver 1991 F150: 300 inline, 3in lift 33s, Stacks. RIP 1992 Dodge 250: 98.5 12valve, 500hp POD injectors, rolls coal... 1986 Chevy 4x4 Shortbed: 4in lift, 33s, daily 1995 2500: 6.5 TD, straight piped, the tow mule

05-02-2010, 10:53 AM	#7
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	Re: wheel adapters I wouldn't grind. I had a set of Ford rims on my jeep that someone ground the middle to fit over the front 4x4 hubs, and it appears to significantly affect the strength of the rim. Also, I just got a wheel spacer to mount my spare, and they specifically say that need re-torquing every 4000 miles, and that they have ONLY a 2 year life before they need replacing. This is ridiculous for what they cost. As noted above, buying wheels would be more effective and they run about $70 each for 16x7. I bought a set of Z71 rims for my 69 short step which is how I found out the center hole was too small. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-03-2010, 10:53 PM	#9
Stacked78 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hermleigh Texas Posts: 51	Re: wheel adapters ok ill be honest i underestimated yall. i went ahead and tried the trailer rims but luckily before i started grinding i did some back spacing measuring, luckily i didnt spend the time grinding cause its way off. ill order my rims from summit this payday friday. from now on i promise to listen to yall __________________ 1963 C10 Shortbed: project, shaved, slammed 1965 C10 Longbed: 355, 4pd new process, Daily Driver 1991 F150: 300 inline, 3in lift 33s, Stacks. RIP 1992 Dodge 250: 98.5 12valve, 500hp POD injectors, rolls coal... 1986 Chevy 4x4 Shortbed: 4in lift, 33s, daily 1995 2500: 6.5 TD, straight piped, the tow mule

05-04-2010, 04:26 PM	#10
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: wheel adapters What size tire? Do you have any pics of them? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call



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