Hello everyone I just acquired a 1958 Chevy 3800 1 ton dually farm truck with a flatbed. I am trying to figure out if newer wheels and tires from a newer truck will fit I have heard that some will some won't. I guess because of the large brake drums I'm not sure anyway I can get a really good deal on some 17-in wheels and tires I'm just wondering if those will clear my brake drums before I buy them. Right now the front has 7.00-18 wheels and tires on it not sure what the back ones are the truck is over my brother's in I'll need to check that out anyway if anyone can help me that would be greatly appreciated thank you.
I have a 57 GMC one ton dually with the 18" three piece rims and in the same situation. Mind if I tag along for an answer?
Oh, and welcome to the Garage, you have come to the right place for help.
Don
1967 GMC 9500 Fire Ladder Truck "The Flag Pole" In the Stovebolt Gallery '46 2-Ton grain truck | '50 2-ton flatbed | '54 Pontiac Straight Eight | '54 Plymouth Belvidere | '70 American LaFrance pumper fire truck | '76 Triumph TR-6 Of all the things I've lost in my life, I miss my mind the most!
Nice truck, first one I've seen like mine with the Giant MFG flatbed. If it's anything like mine I'll bet the front and rear rims are the same. Mine are 19.5-8, on a 1961. If you need me to take any measurements I can try. If I were you I'd try to keep bigger wheels on it, looks kind of silly when they look like they have shopping cart tires haha. I agree with 3B, those wheels are pretty stylish, I like them more than what's on mine.
Nice truck, first one I've seen like mine with the Giant MFG flatbed. If it's anything like mine I'll bet the front and rear rims are the same. Mine are 19.5-8, on a 1961. If you need me to take any measurements I can try. If I were you I'd try to keep bigger wheels on it, looks kind of silly when they look like they have shopping cart tires haha. I agree with 3B, those wheels are pretty stylish, I like them more than what's on mine.
I know I've got 7.00-18's on the front but after some research I might have 19.5's on the back. It's at my brother's ill have to go look this weekend.
Last edited by 58-1-ton-dually; 08/12/20222:37 AM.
The rear wheels are the same as the fronts, just turned around for the dual setup. There aren't too many tire options that fit the narrow wheels but they look great once they're on the truck. You'll want to carefully check that the stud holes in the wheels haven't been wallowed out, because the way that they are presently bolted on is incorrect and causes damage. There should be a clamping plate that fits between the face of the wheel and the lug nuts to prevent the wheel from shifting on the studs which will happen if just lug nuts are used. These wheels don't use tapered lug nuts, as the wheels are hub centered. As the wheels slide around on the studs and widen the holes they are also damaging the hubs, an expensive problem to deal with. Guess how I learned about that! Best of luck with your truck. Jim
The rear wheels are the same as the fronts, just turned around for the dual setup. There aren't too many tire options that fit the narrow wheels but they look great once they're on the truck. You'll want to carefully check that the stud holes in the wheels haven't been wallowed out, because the way that they are presently bolted on is incorrect and causes damage. There should be a clamping plate that fits between the face of the wheel and the lug nuts to prevent the wheel from shifting on the studs which will happen if just lug nuts are used. These wheels don't use tapered lug nuts, as the wheels are hub centered. As the wheels slide around on the studs and widen the holes they are also damaging the hubs, an expensive problem to deal with. Guess how I learned about that! Best of luck with your truck. Jim
Getting a 14 bolt Corp out of a 75 motorhome today with 3:73
The rear wheels are the same as the fronts, just turned around for the dual setup. There aren't too many tire options that fit the narrow wheels but they look great once they're on the truck. You'll want to carefully check that the stud holes in the wheels haven't been wallowed out, because the way that they are presently bolted on is incorrect and causes damage. There should be a clamping plate that fits between the face of the wheel and the lug nuts to prevent the wheel from shifting on the studs which will happen if just lug nuts are used. These wheels don't use tapered lug nuts, as the wheels are hub centered. As the wheels slide around on the studs and widen the holes they are also damaging the hubs, an expensive problem to deal with. Guess how I learned about that! Best of luck with your truck. Jim
Yes I know all that. I bought lug nuts that are a nut and washer all in one. They have grips on the washer part to lock it down. No need for a plate. Some did not come with a plate. Changing the rear end to a 82 14 bolt dually with 17" wheels and 3:73 gears. And putting 17" wheels on the front.
