Originally posted by tclederman:
15" (6 lug) wheels and tires were an option (not common, though) on 1/2 ton trucks in 1951.
The 15" wheels commonly used on 3/4 ton trucks were different wheels. Maybe someone else can confirm if 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton wheels had a different number of wheel lugs.
The 3/4 ton '47 on up have 8 lug wheels. I have seen the 8 lug 15" wheels, they are some what odd looking due to being such a small size, especially copared to a modern 3/4 ton.
Those 15" rims will not fit on a disk brake 3/4 ton truck, they hit the calipers. I've seen guys grind the calipers off to make them fit, but this is not a safe procedure as it weakens the casting.
