New GM alloys on old truck?

[RT]

Hello All,
Can anyone tell me if the new style 8 lug alloy wheels on the '01 to present Duramax's, etc. will fit on the '88-'00 8 lug 3/4 ton HD chassis trucks? If they fit do they need special lugs? Centercaps? Or will the lugs/caps from the older chassis work fine? Thanks, RT

[atmdoc]

RT

You shouldn't have any problems. I bought a set from ebay. Came with center caps and lug nuts. If you go that route, make sure you get the center caps for your vehicle, Chevy or GMC.

[joed]

My dad put a set of the PYOs (the newer hd alloys) on his 95 GMC. They fit perfectly and look very good. Ditto on getting the newer center caps, as the older ones for the original steel wheels won't fit without modification. The actual lug nuts are the same, though.

Hope that helps. Joe.

[More Power]

ditto on the above. The newer 1/2 ton alloy wheels will also fit the earlier trucks. I used 2003 Chevy SS 20" 6-lug wheels on Lil Red. Same lug nuts.. though I like to use a little anti-sieze on the conical portion of the lug nuts to prevent galling the aluminum. :)

Jim

[ejk2352]

Bought the 8 lug alloy's last year off ebay for my 1994 K-2500. Seller sold me wheels complete w/ center caps and lugs. They fit perfect and really make my truck look great!!! Don't hesitate to buy late model alloy's for an 88'- 2000 truck.

[Turbo Al]

The reverse is true as well my 1993 chev rims (8bolt) fit the 2001 just fine with no clearance issues BUT the 1994 ford rims will not clear the front calipers but will fit on the rear.
Al

[Shikaroka]

The reverse is true as well my 1993 chev rims (8bolt) fit the 2001 just fine with no clearance issues BUT the 1994 ford rims will not clear the front calipers but will fit on the rear.
Al

Yeh, some of the 8 lug Ford wheels have the correct bolt pattern, but the newer "Super Duty" trucks have a different (metric) bolt pattern.

I too have the new Chevy alloys on my 96 Suburban. They fit and look great.

[rangerrix]

does any one know if late gm 8 holes will fit 85 k30 , i have a 85 k30 military cucv1010 ambulance needs dressing up

[xtrempickup]

should be the same also