I've got an early 70's truck with a 6 lug axle. Will rims from a late model with 6 lug fit my truck? I guess what I'm trying to ask is - Are the studs the same distance apart on a newer truck as they are on the older truck? My stock rims seem to have 5.5" distance lug center to lug center.
I've found some late model rims I want to put on my older truck, but don't want to buy them if they won't fit. (Rims are online, else I'd just measure them myself). Thanks in advance for the help!!!
Most 8 lug wheels have the same bolt pattern. But, some have different size center holes, and different offsets. Bought a used 3/4 ton truck and had a flat. The spare was on a wheel that would not go over the center hub. Had to drive it about 10 miles with about 3 turns on each lug.
Al
Same is true for 6 lug.
Al
Thanks for the input!! Buying rims is a risky business.
I'm almost positive it will NOT fit. The newer Chevy 6 lug bolt pattern is a Metric size, while the old Chevy's were Slandered.
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Sweet info guys, thanks a bunch. I did several google crawls and didn't find these websites. I did find out that 139.7 mm measurement is the same as a 5.5" bolt pattern on a 6 lug wheel. Aside from the center hole, the late model rims will fit an early model truck. HOpe this helps someone besides me out...
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