| 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243073] |
Tue, 11 March 2014 20:50  |
dpottebaum
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I just have to align the wheels and the one ton conversion is complete! What an awesome system that is truly a bolt on replacement of the original equipment. I can't wait to take it for a spin!
While finishing the install, I went to Midwest Wheel in Des Moines, IA to borrow a 16" steel wheel to test fit on the coach. I'm happy to report that it fits both the front and back of the coach with no issues. If has the following spec's:
Size 16X6
Bolt circle 8X6.500
Bolt hole dia. .670
Hub Bore 4.567
Backspace 8.150
Offset 5.150
The wheel spacer that comes with the one ton conversion allows the caliper to clear the rim. This is a nice option if you don't have the greenbacks for an aluminum wheel.
Here's a link to some pix of the wheel.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6566-16-inch-steel-wheel.html
Dave Pottebaum
Bondurant, Iowa
1978 Royale
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| Re: 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243076 is a reply to message #243073] |
Tue, 11 March 2014 21:13  |
Steve
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When you get them all mounted up, please post pictures so we can see how they look. Are you planning on new lug nuts? New wheels and nuts should look nice. Pricing on the wheel?
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243097 is a reply to message #243073] |
Tue, 11 March 2014 22:14 |
Ultravan Owners
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I too would like to know. How much did the rims cost?
EDIT - Add on - Very important. Did the center part, the hub bore, of the rim fit sung onto the fornt rotor and rear drums.
You want the center part of the rim to carry the load and never the studs/lug nuts.
Thanks, Tony
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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| Re: 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243107 is a reply to message #243073] |
Tue, 11 March 2014 22:51 |
dpottebaum
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Part # X-45329. I can't recall the Brand name. I pick up the rest of them tomorrow and then I'll have more info. I only picked up one of them to do the test fit. I'm friends with a guy who works at MW wheel. That's also why I don't have the exact price. I got a little discount. I think the retail price is $54/wheel.
Dave Pottebaum
Bondurant, Iowa
1978 Royale
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| Re: 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243199 is a reply to message #243073] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 17:07 |
Ultravan Owners
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Thank you Dave!
I hate to order the rims from here on the east coast and have them delivered to Calif only to find out when I arrive there; that they will not work .  
Many thanks again..
Tony
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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| Re: 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243206 is a reply to message #243199] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 18:07 |
tphipps
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Looking at the rim in the photo. It is the same as the 6 rims that are on my non-modified coach rolling stock. It will fit both front and rear without a problem. If you have upgraded to 80mm front brakes, you may or may not have a casting tab to remove.
I could use 1, to replace my incorrect, but get you home spare.
I dressed up my rims with a pretty paint, designed for rims. Wal-Mart, one can will do 1 1/2 rims. Also, used beauty rings on 4 wheels. I keep looking for a deal on 2 more beauty rings, but n luck so far. Need a center cap to finish the wheels for looks.
Tom,MS II
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| Re: 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243207 is a reply to message #243107] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 18:13 |
Otterwan
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I believe these are the wheels a few members on here have tried before. They fit the rear but DO NOT fit the stock front.
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243213 is a reply to message #243206] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 18:39 |
Bruce Hart
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Tom, I have three center caps if you are interested.
On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 5:07 PM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Looking at the rim in the photo. It is the same as the 6 rims that are on
> my non-modified coach rolling stock. It will fit both front and rear
> without a problem. If you have upgraded to 80mm front brakes, you may or
> may not have a casting tab to remove.
> I could use 1, to replace my incorrect, but get you home spare.
> I dressed up my rims with a pretty paint, designed for rims. Wal-Mart,
> one can will do 1 1/2 rims. Also, used beauty rings on 4 wheels. I keep
> looking for a deal on 2 more beauty rings, but n luck so far. Need a
> center cap to finish the wheels for looks.
> Tom,MS II
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| Re: 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243223 is a reply to message #243073] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 19:11 |
dpottebaum
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I just test fit the rim on a parts coach with original equipment up front. The rim collided with the ears on the caliper where the bolts attach the caliper to the knuckle. I'm no engineer, but I don't think shaving enough off to eliminate the collision is a good idea....
I did go re test it on my driver coach and confirmed again that is spins without collision using the one ton system I bought from Manny. There is approx. 1/8" clearance which the wheel guys at MW tell me is enough even with flexing under load. I hope that's the case. It will be a while before I put rubber on the rims to test under load.
Dave Pottebaum
Bondurant, Iowa
1978 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] 16" steel wheels with one ton conversion [message #243227 is a reply to message #243223] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 19:45 |
Ken Henderson
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Those interested in these rims should remember to contact Jim Hupy about
the thin spacers he makes to correct such interference.
Ken H.
On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 8:11 PM, Dave Pottebaum wrote:
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> I just test fit the rim on a parts coach with original equipment up front.
> The rim collided with the ears on the caliper where the bolts attach the
> caliper to the knuckle. I'm no engineer, but I don't think shaving enough
> off to eliminate the collision is a good idea....
>
> I did go re test it on my driver coach and confirmed again that is spinswithout collision using the one ton system I bought from Manny. There is
> approx. 1/8" clearance which the wheel guys at MW tell me is enough even
> with flexing under load. I hope that's the case. It will be a while
> before I put rubber on the rims to test under load.
> --
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