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!!!!!
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ive got white stock rims on my 67 3/4 ton truck
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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.
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Just picked up a set of HD 2500 late model wheels. I need to get some caps and lug nuts.
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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?
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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. |
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I think these are 16" x 8". $50 off of Craigslist. |
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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.
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There's a pic in my sig.
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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. |
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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".
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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. |
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American Racing, see avatar.
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steel blade type. 16x7. found 'em on CL for $75 |
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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.
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Alloy slots...all the rage back in the day...LOL!
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I like em covered up.
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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 |
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mine- late model 2500hd rims
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...8&d=1216662574 |
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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. |
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Here's mine - old ones and newer ones.
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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.
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Those look pretty nice. I would like to see them mounted up. |
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Yea I think that would be a nice lookin wheel on a heavy chevy. I agree Id like to see em mounted up! I bet they look tough!!! :chevy: |
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Here's what's on mine.
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These are obviously not stock, but have been on this truck as long as I can remember. Grandpa was a simple man and I intend to keep it that way ;-)
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cant really find a good pic of them, all i know is that they are american racing
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but iv been thinking of putting a set of these on, just repaint it to match the truck
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Aluminum Outlaw II's
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These were on one of my parts trucks and I just polished them. :bling:
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Put these beauties on today, got them for free with tires and caps from work. I put them on and got rid of the 16.5's that were all over it. I am still debating a 5 or 6 lug swap though for a wider range of drop parts and wheels.
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Rupdog, if you go to the Long Beach swap meet, at the Veteran's Stadium. You should be able to find rims like those. I just checked the calendar and it was held today, March 1st. Next meet is March 22nd. I have heard it is not, as good as, it was a few years ago. Then again, you could find them at the Pomona swap meet, but that place is a zoo.
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what size tires are you running? what brand, and are you happy with 'em as far as traction, road noise, etc? |
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Slots on our 72... been on there since 74...
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