Originally Posted by Old GMC Gold
...I have received plenty of advice as to why I should trash mine, but so far, NO advice on what will fit/work on the truck in a 20" wheel. Surely they made some "safe" 20" wheels?
I disagree, the advice was given to look at the Tech Tip on big truck wheels.
Originally Posted by Grigg
If y'all haven't seen it yet we have some decent info on wheels and options as a Tech Tip here on the Stovebolt page
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/wheels/
Grigg


And if that's not enough info the top thread in the Big Bolts section is called "Wheels and tires --- What to do?"
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=867617#Post867617

The short answer is yes, they did make "safe 20"" wheels with a 6 lug Budd bolt pattern, and you can search and find them.
The slightly longer answer is you could also very easily upgrade to 22.5" wheels with that same bolt pattern. They are easy to find and perhaps easier to find in good shape than some decent 20" wheels with lock rings.

Grigg

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