8 lug wheels - what's on YOUR truck?

[72MARIO]

16x8 Dick Cepeks and 265 75 16

[benner]

Originally Posted by stllookn

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.

Wow! I don't usually like the stock look, but this might just be killin' it as far as what everyone could want in a smart, clean semi-stock look. Way to go..you nailed it!

[benner]

Originally Posted by Camper Power

but iv been thinking of putting a set of these on, just repaint it to match the truck

This would be really Bad-Ass!

[markmdz]

i figured with a fair share of the 8-luggers out there running 16.5's, this'd be a good place to ask...

Any of you guys lowered on 16.5's? If so, post em up and let us know your tire size.

Also, what's the smallest 16.5 tire you guys have ever run? Any pics?

[1969Chev]

Do your wheels stick out of your wheel openings? I am interested in buying two of these for the rear of my truck but i dont want anything sticking out past my wheel openings.

Originally Posted by sboris

They are 16 x 10 wheel vintiques. Ordered through summit. Cheaper than W/vintiques direct.

[sboris]

Best behind shot i could find. Im thinking no matter your tire, a ten will stick out a little.

[1969Chev]

That sucks. I want to get some for my lowered c20 but i cant have the wheel stick out. They gotta be tucked in. I guess the 16×8s would do the trick

Originally Posted by sboris

Best behind shot i could find. Im thinking no matter your tire, a ten will stick out a little.

[markmdz]

Originally Posted by 1969Chev

That sucks. I want to get some for my lowered c20 but i cant have the wheel stick out. They gotta be tucked in. I guess the 16×8s would do the trick

not necessarily. If they offer the same width/diameter wheel with a higher offset, you should be fine.

sboris -> How much clearance do you have between the tire and the inside of the wheel well?

[sboris]

Originally Posted by markmdz

not necessarily. If they offer the same width/diameter wheel with a higher offset, you should be fine.

sboris -> How much clearance do you have between the tire and the inside of the wheel well?

Plenty I think, would have to measure for exactness. The offset would definitely be worth checking out. I'll try to slip out tomorrow nite and put a tape on it.

[1969Chev]

Tjat would be sweet. I would be sweet. I would like to make these my next wheel choice lol. Do you know it you are able to put a beauty ring on them?

Originally Posted by sboris

Plenty I think, would have to measure for exactness. The offset would definitely be worth checking out. I'll try to slip out tomorrow nite and put a tape on it.

[sboris]

I don't know how well this will translate to your C-20, and with my lift, I had to run a straight edge down. Sidewall is 1 1/8" and the edge of the rim is another 1 1/4. Again, don't know if this will help. Mine is eaton rear out of a 70.

[Mr Big]

Factory 17.5's with 8r radials.

[1968aj]

thought this would be a good place to ask.. will the 8 lug aluminum wheels off of a 2007 chevy fit my 1972 c20? I read some years will fit but not sure about 2007.

[markmdz]

Originally Posted by 1968aj

thought this would be a good place to ask.. will the 8 lug aluminum wheels off of a 2007 chevy fit my 1972 c20? I read some years will fit but not sure about 2007.

2007 should fit. I believe it was in 2010 or 2011 that Chevy switched over to metric.

[sboris]

Originally Posted by Mr Big

Factory 17.5's with 8r radials.

Neat little truck.

[Jonlopes]

Originally Posted by viking427

Just wanted to add another pic of American Racings current "Ansen Sprint" slotted wheel in 8 lug 17x9 configuration for anyone interested. Its been impossible to find any real pics of this wheel in the wild - all the pics out there are "file" photos of the 5 lug wheel. Not bad, pretty faithful to their original 16.5" 8 lug Ansen Sprint slots of the 70's IMO.

I must have these!!

[Jonlopes]

I found a place online that has a set of 4 used but restored slot wheels in 8 lug and 16x8 (instead of 16.5) I would have picked them up but they want $2600 plus shipping.

It seems that the American Racing Ansen Sprint wheels in 8 lug are not selling well. Most places that have them listed are out of stock or list that 2 are in stock. And those places either are using the 5 lug photo or no photo at all. They seem to be going for about $200 each which seems reasonable. I probably would buy them today if I could just see them mounted on something. I wonder if they will be discontinued?

[skrenly]

Originally Posted by Jonlopes

I found a place online that has a set of 4 used but restored slot wheels in 8 lug and 16x8 (instead of 16.5) I would have picked them up but they want $2600 plus shipping.

It seems that the American Racing Ansen Sprint wheels in 8 lug are not selling well. Most places that have them listed are out of stock or list that 2 are in stock. And those places either are using the 5 lug photo or no photo at all. They seem to be going for about $200 each which seems reasonable. I probably would buy them today if I could just see them mounted on something. I wonder if they will be discontinued?

I've got a set of the 16" 8 lug slotted mags.
May sell them.

[Jonlopes]

Originally Posted by skrenly

I've got a set of the 16" 8 lug slotted mags.
May sell them.

Maybe we can bundle them with the Longhorn bed sides!

[skrenly]

Originally Posted by Jonlopes

Maybe we can bundle them with the Longhorn bed sides!

Been meaning to call you.

[Mr Big]

Originally Posted by sboris

Neat little truck.

Yep, Thanks.

And she's still running on the original untouched (well maintained) driveline.
283, hd 3 speed, 4.56 open, including the original clutch.

Now back to topic...

[Jonlopes]

Originally Posted by viking427

Just wanted to add another pic of American Racings current "Ansen Sprint" slotted wheel in 8 lug 17x9 configuration for anyone interested. Its been impossible to find any real pics of this wheel in the wild - all the pics out there are "file" photos of the 5 lug wheel. Not bad, pretty faithful to their original 16.5" 8 lug Ansen Sprint slots of the 70's IMO.

I contacted American Racing and this wheel has been discontinued in 8x6.5 though they are still making it in 8x170mm as well as other 5 and 6 lug versions. Too bad, they were one of the nice alternatives for older 8 lug trucks.

[Mmorgan32]

Originally Posted by stllookn

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

What are the size and backspace of your wheels and what size are your tires?

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by skrenly

I've got a set of the 16" 8 lug slotted mags.
May sell them.

Curious, do you have center caps too? do they show a brand? do they slide in from the back? having problems locating a set for my wheels.

[viking427]

Originally Posted by Jonlopes

I contacted American Racing and this wheel has been discontinued in 8x6.5 though they are still making it in 8x170mm as well as other 5 and 6 lug versions. Too bad, they were one of the nice alternatives for older 8 lug trucks.

ARE shows these in 17x8 and 17x9 "blank" (undrilled) stock. If ARE wont drill them to 8x6.5, many wheel places and machine shops have the proper indexing jig to do it properly and accurately, although it will add cost to the package.