So I’m trying to track down a budget set of 6 lug wheels/tires for my ’89 K-5 for when I do my NBS rear axle swap and H3 front brakes (same as what Cyclic is doing over in the 73-91 section). Right now I’m leaning towards some factory ‘00+ wheels since there’s a ton of them on CL in the $100-300 range. I know there's a difference backspacing that may need to be addressed but I’ve seen guys run the 6 lug H3 rims and 8 lug H2 rims without modification while other guys like Max89K5 had to do some machining to get his special edition Silverado rims to fit. Does anyone know specific years/models that will bolt right up to one of our trucks? Maybe we can get a master list going for future reference if enough people chime in with what they’re running and what it took.
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Which ‘00+ wheels fit our trucks?
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The only ones that will positively work are the H3 rims. The chevy truck rims would work BUT you have to open up the inside either by machining or using a router (youtube shows you how). Some Toyota and Isuzu six lug rims might also work. The best rims I've found so far that will be PERFECT are the Black Rock 937 rims.
As far as looks, I think the 99-02 Silverado rims are killer, but will need the center hole opened up to fit. Even then, you'd need to check for front caliper clearance (not diameter, face clearance).
As far as looks, I think the 99-02 Silverado rims are killer, but will need the center hole opened up to fit. Even then, you'd need to check for front caliper clearance (not diameter, face clearance).
Thanks for chiming in Cyclic. I like those Black Rocks they're pretty similar to my favorite wheel, Micky Thompson Classic 2's.
Still looking for some ideas or feedback if anyone else has tried any of the newer GM wheels...
Still looking for some ideas or feedback if anyone else has tried any of the newer GM wheels...
Kind of late to the party but.... there are no 1/2 ton post 88 (OBS) factory wheels that will fit a SFA to my knowledge.
If you end up going with NBS wheels I would suggest having the wheels machined and not using a router.
In our case, the entire thickness of the wheel flange has to be removed so there is nowhere for a router bearing to ride. If you free hand it, the wheels/tires will never balance without using finger-plates on a balancer.
The Hummer H3 rims should fit just fine, with possibly needing spacers for offset issues.
As far as cutting open the rim inside with a router. It's actually the best method. You cut half the thickness at a time using a bearing guide. If you do wood working much you know the exact technique I'm referring too. If not the do more youtube vids. Several show exactly how to use the bearing guide and cut the thickness in two steps.
As far as cutting open the rim inside with a router. It's actually the best method. You cut half the thickness at a time using a bearing guide. If you do wood working much you know the exact technique I'm referring too. If not the do more youtube vids. Several show exactly how to use the bearing guide and cut the thickness in two steps.
I was referring to trucks/tahoes etc. I don't doubt that H3 wheels fit because I never looked into it for my application. As far as removing metal goes its 6 one, half dozen the other. [emoji106]
Another possible option I ran across are the Colorado/Canyon wheels. I read on another forum that they have the larger center bore like the H3 wheels and would only need a spacer to work on one of our SFA trucks.
I didn't think about those, they will for certain work.
