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chewiebarker · 03-11-2014, 12:56 PM

I bought some 16", 8x6.5 lug, steel rims off of CL from a later model truck and they were REALLY tight going over the front 4wd hub of my '71 3/4 ton Suburban(scraping along in fact). I haven't even tried the rears yet.

What is the appropriate HOLE size for rims on 3/4 ton Suburbans?

Also, could the hub be damaged by having the rim up tight against while driving around?

My prior wheels had a decent gap between the inside rim and the hub. Now there is no space whatsoever. Will too much force be transferred to the hub now when driving? If so, I will ditch the wheels.

Thanks!

03-11-2014, 12:56 PM	#1
chewiebarker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boxford, MA Posts: 364	What is appropriate wheel hole size for K20 Suburban? I bought some 16", 8x6.5 lug, steel rims off of CL from a later model truck and they were REALLY tight going over the front 4wd hub of my '71 3/4 ton Suburban(scraping along in fact). I haven't even tried the rears yet. What is the appropriate HOLE size for rims on 3/4 ton Suburbans? Also, could the hub be damaged by having the rim up tight against while driving around? My prior wheels had a decent gap between the inside rim and the hub. Now there is no space whatsoever. Will too much force be transferred to the hub now when driving? If so, I will ditch the wheels. Thanks! __________________ 1971 K20 Suburban 2012 LS1500 4WD Suburban 2003 Honda Accord LX V6 (don't tell anyone) MY 'BUILD' THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618915