Is there any reason why I couldn't make an adapter for the bolt pattern to change my 10 bolt 7.25" circle to a 10 bolt 11" circle to use 22.5 inch wheels? I finally found someone to work on split rims in my area, but they want a minimum of $50/wheel every time they touch one. It would be cheaper to build adapters.
I got fed up with trying to find wheels for m 1948 and had some custom made, but they were $$$$$$$$$$$. It's my only project and I splurged.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton
I image that would be pretty pricey. I'm talking to a guy about making wheel adapters to change from 7.25" to either 8.75" or 11". Waiting on a price. hopefully not as bad as custom wheels.
Adapters out of steel are on the market, I don’t know where, but I would feel safer with a single where, just redrilled, as in the above example. Most any machine shop should be able to do a precision job.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
