Posted By: wyldebill
over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/17/15 06:20 AM
I am looking at upgrading the wheel/tire package on my 81 extended cab. This will be lowered. What works for you? 16,17,18,20 or a combination?
over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em
Posted By: blown340
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/17/15 06:51 AM
Well here's some 16.5's! Probably not what you were looking for though. 
Posted By: roe
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/17/15 02:58 PM
Here is a pic of my roller painted junk with junkyard $300 rim/tire combo. Couldnt find 4 of the 20" steelies that I wanted, so I got these.
Posted By: wedgeheaded
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/18/15 01:58 AM
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Here is a pic of my roller painted junk with junkyard $300 rim/tire combo. Couldnt find 4 of the 20" steelies that I wanted, so I got these.
That's a pretty impressive finish for a roller. I've seen a few that were. Well done. You may have over paid for the wheels. Just kidding.
Posted By: 72d100
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/18/15 02:27 AM
heres mine 18's front 20's rear. may order 20's for the front once its lowered. not the short tires are to prepare to lower it
Posted By: wyldebill
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/19/15 04:57 AM
I can't believe that these are the only trucks here running a larger wheel package than stock
Posted By: venom107
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/19/15 05:04 AM
18s front and rear
Posted By: roe
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/19/15 06:17 AM
Thanks for the compliment.
I really like the look of the Torque Thrust style wheels on the green truck. I've been trying to figure out a way to wrangle up some for my Sig car, probably in a 20". Stepsides are always cool.
I really like the look of the Torque Thrust style wheels on the green truck. I've been trying to figure out a way to wrangle up some for my Sig car, probably in a 20". Stepsides are always cool.
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/20/15 04:12 AM
I have 18s all around on mine but no pics on this computer. Maybe somebody else can provide one. 
Posted By: bboogieart
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/21/15 03:30 AM
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I am looking at upgrading the wheel/tire package on my 81 extended cab. This will be lowered. What works for you? 16,17,18,20 or a combination?
A bit off topic but...
What's your bolt pattern?
I have a 76 3/4 ton and was wondering if there even is an alternative to the 8 lug, 16.5s it currently has.
If there is nothing, I will be looking for the largest tire I can find.
Is there a wider stock rim for these?
I'm liking the one pictured by blown340 above.
Posted By: wyldebill
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/21/15 04:59 PM
Mine is a half ton,so it's 4.5. My 3/4 ton has the 8 x 6.5. It has later model 16 inch dodge wheels on It.
Posted By: VL21
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/21/15 05:23 PM
BBoogie there are (were, anyways) many options for the eight lugs, at least in steel, all the way from 15" up in the aftermarket. Wheel choice would be sort of regulated by your intended use of the truck, to a degree.
As far as larger 16.5 wheels, there are 16.5x 9.75 factory style floating around, often found on the rear of camper specials. On a '74 W200 I had in a previous life I ran these all the way around, with a 12.00 tire. 16.5 are getting harder to find I hear, and would probably go to a 17.
I think this may be a byproduct of the diesel truck trend ... and then of course there are the later model factory wheels, which will need a spacer/adapter, because of the back spacing changes on newer stuff.
I recommend hub centric, it has worked flawlessly on mine. No wobbles, shakes, loose lugs, etc.
As far as larger 16.5 wheels, there are 16.5x 9.75 factory style floating around, often found on the rear of camper specials. On a '74 W200 I had in a previous life I ran these all the way around, with a 12.00 tire. 16.5 are getting harder to find I hear, and would probably go to a 17.
I think this may be a byproduct of the diesel truck trend ... and then of course there are the later model factory wheels, which will need a spacer/adapter, because of the back spacing changes on newer stuff.
I recommend hub centric, it has worked flawlessly on mine. No wobbles, shakes, loose lugs, etc.
Posted By: roe
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/21/15 10:57 PM
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BBoogie there are (were, anyways) many options for the eight lugs, at least in steel, all the way from 15" up in the aftermarket. Wheel choice would be sort of regulated by your intended use of the truck, to a degree.
As far as larger 16.5 wheels, there are 16.5x 9.75 factory style floating around, often found on the rear of camper specials. On a '74 W200 I had in a previous life I ran these all the way around, with a 12.00 tire. 16.5 are getting harder to find I hear, and would probably go to a 17.
I think this may be a byproduct of the diesel truck trend ... and then of course there are the later model factory wheels, which will need a spacer/adapter, because of the back spacing changes on newer stuff.
I recommend hub centric, it has worked flawlessly on mine. No wobbles, shakes, loose lugs, etc.
Here's a link to the spacers that I used. They are bolt centric, and I have had zero issues, wobbles, loosening etc...since I installed them.
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post8354175
Posted By: VL21
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/22/15 08:09 PM
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BBoogie there are (were, anyways) many options for the eight lugs, at least in steel, all the way from 15" up in the aftermarket. Wheel choice would be sort of regulated by your intended use of the truck, to a degree.
As far as larger 16.5 wheels, there are 16.5x 9.75 factory style floating around, often found on the rear of camper specials. On a '74 W200 I had in a previous life I ran these all the way around, with a 12.00 tire. 16.5 are getting harder to find I hear, and would probably go to a 17.
I think this may be a byproduct of the diesel truck trend ... and then of course there are the later model factory wheels, which will need a spacer/adapter, because of the back spacing changes on newer stuff.
I recommend hub centric, it has worked flawlessly on mine. No wobbles, shakes, loose lugs, etc.
Here's a link to the spacers that I used. They are bolt centric, and I have had zero issues, wobbles, loosening etc...since I installed them.
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...rue#Post8354175
I agree, I probably over thought things, I did ponder a long time before ordering parts.
But, in the long run, I thought that having all the loads/stress placed on what ever was holding the wheel on needed to be spread over more surface than the strength of five 1/2" wheel studs, so now the load/stress is spread on the piloted hub (like factory) and on the piloted hub hole in the factory wheel, which I had and wanted.
I understand that virtually ALL the aftermarket wheels sold are not piloted on the hub ... so, moot point, I guess.
Posted By: roe
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/22/15 08:17 PM
Was just offering up another alternative. I do really like the look of your wheel/tire combo on your truck though. Nice choice.
Posted By: slammedR/T
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/23/15 07:59 AM
same hub centric billet spacers on my father's 1990 ramchrger with 2008 hemi ram 17's and chrome clads;
Posted By: bboogieart
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/25/15 04:26 AM
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BBoogie there are (were, anyways) many options for the eight lugs, at least in steel, all the way from 15" up in the aftermarket. Wheel choice would be sort of regulated by your intended use of the truck, to a degree.
As far as larger 16.5 wheels, there are 16.5x 9.75 factory style floating around, often found on the rear of camper specials. On a '74 W200 I had in a previous life I ran these all the way around, with a 12.00 tire. 16.5 are getting harder to find I hear, and would probably go to a 17.
I think this may be a byproduct of the diesel truck trend ... and then of course there are the later model factory wheels, which will need a spacer/adapter, because of the back spacing changes on newer stuff.
I recommend hub centric, it has worked flawlessly on mine. No wobbles, shakes, loose lugs, etc.
Thanks much.
I'm wanting to stay with steel wheels and my center caps
if I can.No need for chrome on this one. Gonna have to start checking the bone yards this summer. Definitely gonna stay with a hub centric wheel. I occasionally haul some heavy loads. The list keeps getting longer.
Lets see... Hmmm, I've got most of the sheet metal, a 360 and 4 bbl, fresh exhaust pipes to put on. Now for an NV-4500, or an A833-od, or a 518 od, maybe even that bow tie conversion, Some trick treads, tunes yeah tunes, gettin' tired of the motor song.
What I want is something like a 17 or a 16 as I hear the 16.5's are getting scarce. Guess I should check with the tire store too and see for sure what he can get.
Posted By: Cheeto
Re: over size wheels on 72-93 trucks let's see em - 03/31/15 09:01 AM
255/45-18 all around.
