8 lug 15" wheels ?

[Toddster]

Anyone know of a company who makes 8 lug 15" wheels ? I seem to remember a company years back that did...I have a set of near brand new BFG 33-12.50-15's I took off one of my old Chevys after about 200 miles just collecting dust !

[IndigoDually]

I have only ever seen 8 lug wheels in 16" and up. I think the reason is due to the fact that a truck with 8 lugs has a higher GVW than a 6 lug truck, and with the higher GVW comes larger brakes. The 15" wheels won't clear the rotors and drums. I remember years ago a friend was trying to swap from 16.5" to 16" wheels and they hit the calipers.
I figure that You wilud have the same problems. If You do find a wheel try it before You get the tires mounted since after the wheels have had tires mounted on them they are probably not returnable.

John

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[Jelisfc]

I've only seen them once and it was 10 years ago. They were white spoked steel.

[GMCTRUCK]

They do make them. You can usually find them in any of the off-road magazines. I think Stockton Wheel makes them if I remember correctly. As already mentioned, I doubt they will clear the brakes on these trucks.

[Seattle Steve]

Also beware of load ratings. A quick look at the BFG site showed the 33x12.5R15 is a "C" load range tire with a 2225# capacity. Our stock tires are load range "E" approx 3000# so the 15's would easily get overloaded even if you can find a wheel to fit over the brake caliper.

[ 02-11-2003: Message edited by: Seattle Steve ]</p>

[Dmax son]

You can find a steel one, the aluminum well not fit, and even with the steel your going to have to grind the caliper a good amount, don't waste your time sell the tires and get 16 are bigger.

Bryan

[Toddster]

Thanx guys....Good advise !