Originally Posted by John Milliman
So did the 10-lug pattern die in '56 (with '55 being the last year for it?) So all 1.5 and 2-tons were 6 studs on 8-3/4" circle, stud centered Budd wheels, after that? Until when?

No, the 10 lugs on 7.25" did not die in 56, appears as they were used until about 59.
Then revived in the late 70's or early 80's and used till 2005.

Grigg

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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