Is there such a wheel?? 15" x 8" steelies - 6 lug

[HoupPhotography]

The rims on my truck now are off of a Tundra or Tacoma, I don't remember. I want some fatty whites and steelies in a bad way..... I dislike the 20's more and more everyday.....lol!!

Originally Posted by tcb-1

someone can chime in, but I wonder if these rims are hub centric? meaning they are centered off the axle hub. then you'd have to machine the wheel center out a bit??

then I wonder if the have a weird backspacing?? hmmmmmm.

as far as rims that fit our trucks, I've seen everything from newer GMC and Chevrolet trucks, Toyota Tundra and Tacomas, and Full size Nissans, however I believe you have to do some minor modifications and possibly use a spacer (since the backspacing is screwy).

BUT, it is interesting trying to come up with something fresh!

[tcb-1]

Keith,
I forgot about you getting a new truck. for craps and grin, you should mount the spare on your truck sometime and take a pic!!!! pleeeeez!

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

my spare on my crew cab is 17"

[tcb-1]

but, but your truck is killer the way it is!!!

Originally Posted by HoupPhotography

The rims on my truck now are off of a Tundra or Tacoma, I don't remember. I want some fatty whites and steelies in a bad way..... I dislike the 20's more and more everyday.....lol!!

[HoupPhotography]

Originally Posted by tcb-1

but, but your truck is killer the way it is!!!

Thank you, I appreciate the comment! I'm looking for more of this look...without the terrible photoChop hack of course.



Edit;
I'm in "work mode" on it now, fixing some "issues" from the PO... such as cold welds and 10 degree rear shocks, compressor and some cleaning and re-painting.

[CG]

Ok here is the style of wheel I'm talking about. I have a set of four. One fairly nicely painted, one primered and two that need to be blasted. I think there might be a small ding or two on the lip. By the time you paid what Im into them plus shipping and fixing em up Im guessing it would be close to 500 bucks...definatly not worth doing. Just put the word out locally and they will eventually turn up.

[tcb-1]

CG,
now that what I'm talking about!!! very nice.

wonder what those came on originally?? I'll ask Randy this weekend when I see him. Meeting him at a local swap meet, guess I can start the hunt this weekend!!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by tcb-1

CG,
now that what I'm talking about!!! very nice.

wonder what those came on originally?? I'll ask Randy this weekend when I see him. Meeting him at a local swap meet, guess I can start the hunt this weekend!!

I just located a set of those for myself. I have an idea that I think will look very cool, but I ain't tellin'! You'll just have to wait and see them!
I may know where another set is though, so I'll PM you the info.

[Boog]

Doug I"m pretty sure that wheel was available on 4WD Blazers at least through 1980. A full wheel cover was an option over them.
Too bad your rallys are 6 lug or I'd talk ya out of em when you do find a set of these stockers. I'm a 5 holer now.

[tcb-1]

Originally Posted by Boog

Doug I"m pretty sure that wheel was available on 4WD Blazers at least through 1980. A full wheel cover was an option over them.
Too bad your rallys are 6 lug or I'd talk ya out of em when you do find a set of these stockers. I'm a 5 holer now.

Well... they will be going up for sale (all 5 of them) after a find a set of steelies. Funny how my mind changes from one look to another so quick.

You guys are wealth of info on these subject. That's why I absolutely love this board!!!

[HoupPhotography]

Hey Doug,
I might have found a two sets of wheels..... I'll know more tomorow, hopefully

[tcb-1]

The wheel Gods was shining on me as well. I found a full set and maybe even a spare for my side mount bed!!!!

AND if your wheel find falls through, I have a lead on a another set!

PM me if you need info.....

Originally Posted by HoupPhotography

Hey Doug,
I might have found a two sets of wheels..... I'll know more tomorow, hopefully

[1LoC10]

well i tried to get it on but the center hole is to small for it to get over the studs... but this gives you an idea..lol
oh and ignore the paint, i have new doors and fenders, i was just playing with colors to see what i want to do

[NONHOG]

Originally Posted by tcb-1

here's an interesting substitute if I were to bump up to 17 inchers.....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-IN...QQcmdZViewItem

07-08 FJ Cruiser rims, cheap and to the point. However, I'm pumped now to try and find GM steelies that are 8" wide. I think the FJ rims are 7" wide. ah to have one more inch, but I digress.......

BE CAREFUL ! I put some Tundra 16" wheels on my ol 70 before the Blazer Rallyes and before those awesome steelies I got from CG . Anyway be sure if your running drums that the Toyota wheels sit flat to the drum w/o interferance from the rivots cause the lugs will never tighten down .
(ruined some studs) , "DANGER" I was lucky could have been bad !
Any questions PLEASE ask .......

[tcb-1]

Thanks for posting the pics Keith!! I wondered about the center hole, I guess the newer wheels are all hub centric. BUT they do have big possibilities if you want a standard low buck, 17" rim!

NONHOG,
I never thought about the rivets interfering!!! Guess a little grinding action would be in the cards if you ran Toyota rims......

[PanelDeland]

Will the 15 inch steelies miss disc brakes?I know the stock 6 lug wheels wont.

[CG]

I have em on the 71 K10 with disks and have no clearance problems.

[tcb-1]

I'm back on the trail to find some of these. Got a wtb post started. Dang it, I wasn't really wanting a set, but now they are growing on me!

[scrapmetalart]

anyone find out what these originally come on?

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by scrapmetalart

anyone find out what these originally come on?

They came on some 70's and 80's 4x4 trucks that didn't get the rally wheel option. They came on all of CUCV miltary Blazers also.

NOTE to anybody wanting them. As Doug and myself both found out, there are at least 3 different styles of these wheels. One style has 4 nubs for hub cap, 4 slits around the outside, and no dimples between the lug holes. The second has 3 nubs for hub cap, 4 slits around the outside, and has dimples between the lug holes. The third has 3 nubs for hub cap, NO slits around the outside, and has dimples between the lug holes. The third style also has holes for a rally style center cap, but I'm not sure if they came on there, or were added.

[tcb-1]

and yours (second picture down) is coming your way tomorrow!!

is the top pic the one your sending north?

hey, I found a recently opened sandblaster that will blast the wheels for $15 each! AND my powdercoater is only charging $30 a wheel for appliance white and a clear!

pretty darn cheap in my book.

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by tcb-1

and yours is coming your way!!!

Guess I've never seen the no slit around the edge rims.....

The one in the third pic is like that. Your's will ship Wednesday. Thanks!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by tcb-1

and yours is coming your way!!!

is the top pic the one your sending north?

found a sandblaster that will blast the wheels for $15 each! AND my powdercoater is only charging $30 a wheel for appliance whie and a clear!

pretty darn cheap in my book.

Yes, that's the one I'll be sending. It has a few coats on paint on it. It also has some surface rust on the bead, but its nothing that couldn't be cleaned up.

[tcb-1]

James,
I posted to quick! should have waited for the pic to load, duh.....

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

The one in the third pic is like that. Your's will ship Wednesday. Thanks!

[scrapmetalart]

What about 15" x 7" 6 lugs? Are they out there? easier to find?

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by scrapmetalart

What about 15" x 7" 6 lugs? Are they out there? easier to find?

They exist, I found some when lookin for my 15 X 8's, but I think they are harder to come by than the 8" ones. I have no idea what they came on originally.