Will Tahoe wheels fit 68? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cgster · 10-08-2018, 03:58 PM

Looking at different wheels and like the 2018 tahoe wheels. Anyone know if they will fit an original drum brake 6 lug setup on a 68 C10? Thanks.

demian5 · 10-08-2018, 04:17 PM

With at least 1.5" bolt-on spacers, yes.

cgster · 10-08-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by demian5

With at least 1.5" bolt-on spacers, yes.

So would 1.5 spacers put the front wheels to far out or still be inside fender wells?

demian5 · 10-08-2018, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cgster

So would 1.5 spacers put the front wheels to far out or still be inside fender wells?

Don't know, but they won't bolt onto your drums, so you gotta use them.

57Suburb · 10-08-2018, 05:08 PM

Yep. Need spacers though to put them out where they need to be.

cgster · 10-08-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 57Suburb

Yep. Need spacers though to put them out where they need to be.

57Suburb, What size spacers did you use in front and rear? Thanks.

Coley · 10-08-2018, 05:14 PM

Very interesting info....that said, with a 1-1/2" spacer in play....what does that do for thread engagement on the lug nuts?
Do you use a very deep lug nut or?...1-1/2" is a lot of depth to make up for.

All good
Coley

gearheadperkins · 10-08-2018, 05:25 PM

that looks great

57Suburb · 10-08-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cgster

57Suburb, What size spacers did you use in front and rear? Thanks.

1.5” rear adapter, 1” front adapter, not spacers.

redneckgames · 10-09-2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Coley

Very interesting info....that said, with a 1-1/2" spacer in play....what does that do for thread engagement on the lug nuts?
Do you use a very deep lug nut or?...1-1/2" is a lot of depth to make up for.

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Originally Posted by 57Suburb

1.5” rear adapter, 1” front adapter, not spacers.

As 57Suburb said, use adapters. Adapters have their own lug studs in them. You bolt the adapter to the drum, then bolt the wheel to the adapter.

cgster · 10-09-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 57Suburb

1.5” rear adapter, 1” front adapter, not spacers.

Is 1" adapters enough to clear the studs?

57Suburb · 10-09-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cgster

Is 1" adapters enough to clear the studs?

The stud w/lug sticks out past the face of the adapter about 3/8", but the design of the wheel your looking to get has a recesses area that clears these when bolted up. Hard to describe if you don't have the wheel to see what I'm talking about.

cgster · 10-09-2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 57Suburb

The stud w/lug sticks out past the face of the adapter about 3/8", but the design of the wheel your looking to get has a recesses area that clears these when bolted up. Hard to describe if you don't have the wheel to see what I'm talking about.

Ok, good. Thank you.

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demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Will Tahoe wheels fit 68? With at least 1.5" bolt-on spacers, yes. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

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57Suburb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 305	Re: Will Tahoe wheels fit 68? Yep. Need spacers though to put them out where they need to be. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C30 Grain Hauler, 350/400 1967 1500 GMC Stepside SWB, In Transformation Process 1967 RS/SS Camaro 350/TKO600 Last edited by 57Suburb; 10-08-2018 at 05:11 PM. Reason: more description

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Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Will Tahoe wheels fit 68? Very interesting info....that said, with a 1-1/2" spacer in play....what does that do for thread engagement on the lug nuts? Do you use a very deep lug nut or?...1-1/2" is a lot of depth to make up for. All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

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gearheadperkins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 97	Re: Will Tahoe wheels fit 68? that looks great __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 400sbc 4sp Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.



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