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#42674 04/08/2002 2:55 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | Fred T and others,
I finally took a front wheel off my 3/4T and did some measurements with flat boards spanning the 16 in. one-piece rim. I come up with an inside bead width of 6 in. (not 6.5 like I thought). The inside mounting surface is setback 3 3/4 in. from the outside of the bead. These rims work with 235-85R16 tires (Michelin highway treads) which came off my '90 D**** 3/4T. One of the tire shops in town said they could order them so they should be available everywhere.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#42675 04/09/2002 4:31 AM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | The setback is right. What kind of wheels are they? Thanks.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#42676 04/09/2002 3:27 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | Fred, They are standard gray aftermarket wheels ($35-40 ea). They won't hold the original hubcaps but I'm not worrying about that now. Isn't there a way to mount clips on them?
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#42677 04/09/2002 6:05 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | You can only use the clips if there is a recess the same size as the GM wheels for the hubcap to sit in. I got my wheels from a 91 mounted and on my rears, there is barely enough room to clear the inside of the wheel well, setback is that much deeper. Looking at machining some spacers for the front to use with the same wheels, looking at almost 2 inches difference, but I have to check the kingpin geometry.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#42678 04/10/2002 5:56 PM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 5 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 5 | | | |
#42679 04/10/2002 6:01 PM | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 5 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 5 | I have done this. The rims I have are same gray 16 inch rims. They fit on a **** e250 Van and Dodge 3/4 ton ($35.00). The hub caps fit (after adding clips). The clips have to be bent a different way to make this work, but it is easy. The Caps do not fit as snug as the original rims but the clips will hold them in. I needed wheel spacers for my front end. I first thought 1/4 inch spacer would do but when the balance weight was added to the rim it still hit the tie rod end. I recommend 3/8 inch, that will do it. You'll need longer lug bolts to do this. | | |
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