1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rdkuffel · 12-06-2012, 02:13 AM

This may be a dumb question but how rare is a 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels? Did they all come with that wheel configuration? Just curious
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Walts_restoration · 12-06-2012, 02:44 AM

71 would be first year of disc brakes. Yes they are harder to come by and unique. I know someone on here was looking for a set. If it were my rig id keep em on it.

rdkuffel · 12-06-2012, 02:52 AM

Yes, I'm planning on keeping them, getting them powder coated white (original) and getting some pizza cutter tires. That's the way my grandpa had it setup.

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Jbsweezy · 08-16-2015, 12:52 AM

Hey rdkuffel, Did you ever get them powdercoated white? I have some on my K10 Suburban and was debating on doing the same thing.

Hutch · 08-16-2015, 01:37 AM

Probably will not get an answer from this user.
He was last on this site 2-11-2013
But you never know

BLT gmc · 08-16-2015, 07:04 AM

I have a set of five. I had to piece them together as I found them. They are in powder coating jail with my Brother-in-law. Going with tall and skinny on a K10. Color is Ditzler 528? I think. Take care, Bruce
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factorystock · 08-16-2015, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rdkuffel

Did they all come with that wheel configuration?

Answer, no. Its an old thread, but an interesting topic. For newbees, most 1/2 tons came with 15" wheels, 16" were optional, but not a common option. Hard to find if your vehicle did not come with them originally. I've always been a fan of the "Billy Jack" look.

54blackhornet · 08-17-2015, 11:03 AM

I have one 16in 6 lug stock wheel if anyone needs it ?

BLT gmc · 08-17-2015, 11:11 AM

Is it 3 nub or 4 nub for holding the factory cap? Bruce

**praisegeetarman** · 08-17-2015, 04:12 PM

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Bethewaz · 10-01-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT gmc

Is it 3 nub or 4 nub for holding the factory cap? Bruce

Hello,
I was wondering what the difference in the 3 nub vs. 4 nub. I have a qty of 4 of the 3 nub and one 4 nub. Was the 4 nub the spare rim? I also notice the one with 4 nubs has different openings in the rim. All are 16", 6 lug on my 1972 K-10

mike16 · 10-01-2015, 05:25 PM

hide them all because I'm thinkin about putting a 16 rim around my 72 5 lug centers.

BLT gmc · 10-01-2015, 06:37 PM

3 nubs are for our trucks. 4 nubs are age appropriate for square bodies. They will interchange, but the windows are shaped different. Bruce
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factorystock · 10-01-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bethewaz

Hello,
I was wondering what the difference in the 3 nub vs. 4 nub. I have a qty of 4 of the 3 nub and one 4 nub. Was the 4 nub the spare rim? I also notice the one with 4 nubs has different openings in the rim. All are 16", 6 lug on my 1972 K-10

3 nub with rectangular vents is '62-'70, 4 nub with trianglur vents is '71 thru mid 80's. Both use the same 10 1/4" 1/2 ton hubcap.

Bethewaz · 10-01-2015, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BLT gmc

3 nubs are for our trucks. 4 nubs are age appropriate for square bodies. They will interchange, but the windows are shaped different. Bruce
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I also have this one I had picked up. Is this the same as the 3 on my truck?

Bethewaz · 10-01-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

3 nub with rectangular vents is '62-'70, 4 nub with trianglur vents is '71 thru mid 80's. Both use the same 10 1/4" 1/2 ton hubcap.

Another question......I want to use these 15" deep rims on my 1972 K-10. These came off a 1973 Blazer. Any problem using these fitment wise/backspacing? If these work, I might sell the 16", as I don't care for the look compared to these. Thoughts?

Bethewaz · 10-01-2015, 07:09 PM

This is my desired look (even though this is a 3/4 ton)

mike16 · 10-02-2015, 12:02 AM

what tires are those

Bethewaz · 10-02-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mike16

what tires are those

I was told those are 33" BFG's

factorystock · 10-02-2015, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bethewaz

Another question......I want to use these 15" deep rims on my 1972 K-10. These came off a 1973 Blazer. Any problem using these fitment wise/backspacing?

Yes, they will work on a '72 also.

Bethewaz · 10-02-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Yes, they will work on a '72 also.

Thank you.

elpound · 10-03-2015, 02:35 AM

If anyone is looking for 16" steel rims you can buy new ones at etrailer.com.
I got mine there. You have to use the 3/4 ton hub caps, but if that's the look your looking for they work with our six lug pattern. I got mine for about 50.00 a piece.

BLT gmc · 10-03-2015, 08:16 AM

Elpound is correct- for 3/4 ton, but the 6 lug 16" 1/2 ton steel wheel that holds the factory cap are made out of unobtanium.
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ddhughe · 10-03-2015, 02:52 PM

I bought my beater C10 with a full set plus spare 16" 6 lug wheels

SGJ72 · 10-04-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

I have one 16in 6 lug stock wheel if anyone needs it ?

still got it? looking for a 3-nub 16x5 6-lug.

12-06-2012, 02:13 AM	#1
rdkuffel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 20	1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... This may be a dumb question but how rare is a 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels? Did they all come with that wheel configuration? Just curious Posted via Mobile Device

12-06-2012, 02:44 AM	#2
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12-06-2012, 02:52 AM	#3
rdkuffel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 20	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... Yes, I'm planning on keeping them, getting them powder coated white (original) and getting some pizza cutter tires. That's the way my grandpa had it setup. Posted via Mobile Device

08-16-2015, 12:52 AM	#4
Jbsweezy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 53	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... Hey rdkuffel, Did you ever get them powdercoated white? I have some on my K10 Suburban and was debating on doing the same thing.

08-16-2015, 01:37 AM	#5
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... Probably will not get an answer from this user. He was last on this site 2-11-2013 But you never know __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

08-16-2015, 07:04 AM	#6
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... I have a set of five. I had to piece them together as I found them. They are in powder coating jail with my Brother-in-law. Going with tall and skinny on a K10. Color is Ditzler 528? I think. Take care, Bruce Posted via Mobile Device

08-17-2015, 11:03 AM	#8
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,377	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... I have one 16in 6 lug stock wheel if anyone needs it ? __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

08-17-2015, 11:11 AM	#9
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... Is it 3 nub or 4 nub for holding the factory cap? Bruce

08-17-2015, 04:12 PM	#10
praisegeetarman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Harrah, Washington Posts: 323	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... PM sent to 54blackhornet __________________ 71 Blazer 4X4 (unmolested, all original (including paint) 74,000 mile barn find) 67 Camaro RS SS (unmolested, all original (including paint) 81,000 mile barn find) Keith Riel

10-01-2015, 05:25 PM	#12
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... hide them all because I'm thinkin about putting a 16 rim around my 72 5 lug centers.

10-01-2015, 06:37 PM	#13
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... 3 nubs are for our trucks. 4 nubs are age appropriate for square bodies. They will interchange, but the windows are shaped different. Bruce Posted via Mobile Device

10-01-2015, 07:09 PM	#17
Bethewaz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Caledonia, NY Posts: 183	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... This is my desired look (even though this is a 3/4 ton) Attached Images

10-02-2015, 12:02 AM	#18
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... what tires are those

10-03-2015, 02:35 AM	#22
elpound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killdeer ND Posts: 118	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... If anyone is looking for 16" steel rims you can buy new ones at etrailer.com. I got mine there. You have to use the 3/4 ton hub caps, but if that's the look your looking for they work with our six lug pattern. I got mine for about 50.00 a piece. Attached Images

10-03-2015, 08:16 AM	#23
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: 1971 K10 with 16" 6 lug wheels... Elpound is correct- for 3/4 ton, but the 6 lug 16" 1/2 ton steel wheel that holds the factory cap are made out of unobtanium. Posted via Mobile Device



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10-03-2015, 02:52 PM	#24
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