| Re: [GMCnet] 2500 HD rims? [message #98465] |
Sat, 04 September 2010 05:49  |
Gary Casey
Messages: 448
Registered: September 2009
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Paul,
Yup - I just put a pair of those very same rims on the front. They bring the
track out to be equal to the rear(actually a touch more than equal) and at first
drive they work very well. As a matter of fact, I have 2 for sale, since the
seller would only sell in a complete set of 4. They appear to be hub centered
as well, but the fit on the hub isn't perfectly snug, but it only has a few thou
of clearance. The biggest difference is that the lug nuts are specials - they
have to be conical with threads on the outside to hold the hubcaps and with 9/16
- 18 internal threads. GM used M14-1.5 threads on most all of the later model.
I was able to get the right lug nuts from NAPA, but they were over $3.50 each.
Ouch. The cool thing is that if you can find some from a GMC 2500 they will
have the GMC logo on the hubcap. All I could find is ones with the bow tie. I
think I can go to a GM dealer and get the insert with the GMC logo and that
would be cool.
And I need 2 Alcoa's to complete my set. I now have 2 of the 2500's, 2 Alcoa's
and 2 original 16.5 steel wheels.
Gary Casey
'73 23 with 3 different wheels, 3 different tire sizes. yuck
Has anyone tried fitting a set of these yet?
url=http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/16-CHEVY-GMC-2500-2500HD-8-LUG-WHEELS-RIMS-/220662455725?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item336081ddad
I have been thinking about using some like this on just the front wheels as two
of the Alcoas that came on my coach have the slight wobbles.
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Paul W L
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