The Stovebolt Site Forums The Parking Lot Tons 'o Fun Need new tires, ditch the split rims?

Has anyone looked at using the newer chevrolet one ton wheels. I think they are 17" with 8 lugs, but unsure of the backspacing.

I love the look of those old rims, but scared to death of the splits. Seems like every old farmer around here has a "split rim" horror story. Heard one this morning in fact. It resulted in no injuries but a 18" diameter hole in the roof.