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I am the biggest wheel noob that exists.
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utherjorge
1/2 ton status
What about these? I've always kind liked these steelies...
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/3032305566.html
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/3032305566.html
Wrong back spacing. Those are the IFS offset wheels. They may bolt on but will tuck your tires way inside the fenders and possibly interfere with steering components or put the tires into the springs during turns.
At that price you're close enough to just ordering a brand new set of steel wheels from summit.
At that price you're close enough to just ordering a brand new set of steel wheels from summit.
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
I really like the Unique Series 83 Cragars that I see at Summit. They're cheap, so I don't know if people have a hard time with Cragars these days; I also don't know what sort of backspacing or any of that I should get with these.
I basically like the military look about how basic they are, and teh much smaller and symmetrical holes, but am I missing some sort of basic trail understanding that this type of rim is bad, or collects mud more, or....whatever?
At Summit, here's the link for all the 83's they have:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=unique series 83&dds=1
Lastly...Cragar's own website doesn't show these. Is that also bad news?
I basically like the military look about how basic they are, and teh much smaller and symmetrical holes, but am I missing some sort of basic trail understanding that this type of rim is bad, or collects mud more, or....whatever?
At Summit, here's the link for all the 83's they have:
http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=unique series 83&dds=1
Lastly...Cragar's own website doesn't show these. Is that also bad news?
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
$%^&*(mit! The 83's are supposedly FWD only despite coming up at Summit n their "wheel finder".
I found them at Unique Wheel's site (owned by Cragar?) and they have a weight rating of only 1200 per wheel, which is also no good.
Hulk smash!!!
I found them at Unique Wheel's site (owned by Cragar?) and they have a weight rating of only 1200 per wheel, which is also no good.
Hulk smash!!!
Why not just buy a set of Rallys off of Craigslist???
Martin
Martin
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
Been looking!
They shouldn't be hard to find. I have given a few sets away.
Martin
Martin
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
I would like to get 33's.
As for wheel size, from this thread it was suggested to go 16 or 17 inch wheels.
I've checked the CL's within an hour or so and even a local halfway decent one called Pennswoods. Nada so far.
The soich, as they say, continues
As for wheel size, from this thread it was suggested to go 16 or 17 inch wheels.
I've checked the CL's within an hour or so and even a local halfway decent one called Pennswoods. Nada so far.
The soich, as they say, continues
Like Martin said, you should be able to find a set of Rally wheels on Craigslist for cheap and throw some 33's on them. They're 15x8.
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
I'd go for those and spray them black if I could find them.
33s will still be common for 15" wheels for quite a while.
35s for 15" wheels are getting tougher to find as well as larger sizes. That is why people say to go with a larger wheel.
black, steel, cheap, 15x8 with 3.75" back space
this should fit for what you want
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-85-5883/
35s for 15" wheels are getting tougher to find as well as larger sizes. That is why people say to go with a larger wheel.
black, steel, cheap, 15x8 with 3.75" back space
this should fit for what you want
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-85-5883/
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
496, you're a good looking man.
Thanks!
Thanks!
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
Holy jesus, I love these wheels:
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/3044077052.html
OK, I see the year involved. Would they fit an '87 K? I can't tell backspace, obviously, but are all newer wheels not a good fit?
PS: It looks like there are two sets of ralleyes around me now...but jeebus I like these.
PPS: the ralleyes look to both be 15 inchers despite having 31's on them now. Are they going to fit OK? I thought there were brake clearance issues with those?
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/pts/3044077052.html
OK, I see the year involved. Would they fit an '87 K? I can't tell backspace, obviously, but are all newer wheels not a good fit?
PS: It looks like there are two sets of ralleyes around me now...but jeebus I like these.
PPS: the ralleyes look to both be 15 inchers despite having 31's on them now. Are they going to fit OK? I thought there were brake clearance issues with those?
All of the newer IFS truck wheels have the wrong offset. All of them.
The rally wheels came stock on these trucks, 15" was the norm. No brake clearance issues when used on stock 1/2 ton 6 lug axles, which I am assuming you have because you keep looking for 6 lug wheels. 31s and 33s will be good to go on a set of 15" wheels.
To get the look you want you could buy a set of rallys and paint them black and use stock center caps with or without trim rings. Or buy the wheels I linked to earlier. Then get a set of "dual thread" lug nuts from ebay that will work with the center caps of the wheels like you just posted. The caps are held on with threaded lug nut caps. But you will have to drill a hole in 2 of the caps for the front hubs to stick out of.
The rally wheels came stock on these trucks, 15" was the norm. No brake clearance issues when used on stock 1/2 ton 6 lug axles, which I am assuming you have because you keep looking for 6 lug wheels. 31s and 33s will be good to go on a set of 15" wheels.
To get the look you want you could buy a set of rallys and paint them black and use stock center caps with or without trim rings. Or buy the wheels I linked to earlier. Then get a set of "dual thread" lug nuts from ebay that will work with the center caps of the wheels like you just posted. The caps are held on with threaded lug nut caps. But you will have to drill a hole in 2 of the caps for the front hubs to stick out of.
utherjorge
1/2 ton status
So, 496, the older Rally wheels don't need to be drilled? They just go as is?
The older rallys were original equipment. Most of these trucks came with them from the factory. Like the set at the top of this page, 2 of the caps have the hub hole for the front hubs. And they bolt to the wheels so nothing else is needed to purchase.
BigOleTires
Newbie
Hijacking with another noob question
I am looking at making the transition over to Humvee tires (Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs) and will need a 16.5 rim to mount them on. Enter my ignorance: When looking at different styles of rims, I found some white ones from US Wheels that will look good with my Red/White 88 K5. The only question I have is regarding backspace and the rim interfering with the drag link. The Rims measure: 16.5 x 9.75 with a 4.75 backspace. I havent a clue about backspacing or how to calculate what I need to keep my wheels from hitting the drag link. Any advice out there is much appreciated!
I am looking at making the transition over to Humvee tires (Goodyear Wrangler MT/Rs) and will need a 16.5 rim to mount them on. Enter my ignorance: When looking at different styles of rims, I found some white ones from US Wheels that will look good with my Red/White 88 K5. The only question I have is regarding backspace and the rim interfering with the drag link. The Rims measure: 16.5 x 9.75 with a 4.75 backspace. I havent a clue about backspacing or how to calculate what I need to keep my wheels from hitting the drag link. Any advice out there is much appreciated!
