View Full Version : need help with my wheels
ive got some 15*8 alba wheels and they dont fit on my truck what can i do to get them on?
Big Mack Daddy
02-28-09, 05:15 PM
are they the correct lug pattern and spacing?
Hammer Head
02-28-09, 06:10 PM
Weld them on.
Bootlegger's Deluxe
02-28-09, 06:11 PM
Are they Camaro wheels by chance??
Newb....
spideyjected
02-28-09, 06:12 PM
Sawzall FTW!
ShowNgo4fun
02-28-09, 06:16 PM
Dont listen to them. Welding them on wont help. You need plastic epoxy and duct tape so you can still take them off when you need to do your brakes and tires!
We would like to help but we need details. What kinda truck? 2wd? 4wd? What are the rims off of? Bolt patter? tire size?
Bootlegger's Deluxe
02-28-09, 06:17 PM
Basically, what we are all saying is you need to give us a lot more information... backspacings, bolt patterns, what your truck is...
also, try the search button, it does wonders!!
spideyjected
02-28-09, 06:18 PM
OK seriously, all joking aside. Do the studs line up with the holes? Do they rub on stuff? You either need spacers or different rims probably. IDK what else to say. If the backspacing is off then they wont work without spacers. Do you have pictures of the rims?
the truck im putting them one is a 88 2wd s10.
i dont know what they are off of the dude that i bought them from said they came off a 90s model s10 2wd. no the studs dont line up with the holes, the holes are to close together on the rims. ill get pictures of them tommorow.
Mikz86TA
03-01-09, 02:57 AM
Then they didnt come off any S-series. The S-series hasnt changes bolt patterns since the truck has been in existence. Only diff is the offset foe 2wd vs 4wd.
U got some bad info.
Get ur money back and hit the guy on the head with a hammer for selling u them
spideyjected
03-01-09, 08:01 AM
X2
spideyjected
03-01-09, 11:31 AM
would adapters work?
Not if the studs won't line up. I'd throw them at whoever sold them to you, demand my money back, and throw a Diva tantrum until they gave it to me.
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-01-09, 12:39 PM
you want me to whack them??
oddball
03-01-09, 12:41 PM
you want me to whack them??Yeaah,we like contracts!
http://www.albawheels.com/classics/popups/wheels/303.htm
these ae the wheels i have
Hammer Head
03-01-09, 01:07 PM
They were problably on a ford ranger.
Big Mack Daddy
03-01-09, 01:46 PM
x2 looks like a ford wheel to me
ShowNgo4fun
03-01-09, 02:35 PM
Not if the studs won't line up. I'd throw them at whoever sold them to you, demand my money back, and throw a Diva tantrum until they gave it to me.
You can buy an adapter but they will run like $100 a wheel and they will make the rims stick out really far. Not to mention they are not the safest way to go. I would get your money back or sell them and buy some that are a direct fit. IMO.
Slacker1357
03-01-09, 04:33 PM
I dont like those... IMO of course...
I've seen alot of vehicles with those on lately... just horrible for alot of them. Only very few cars they look okay on...
thanks yall.....i think im going to go buy some plastic spinners:D
spideyjected
03-02-09, 09:09 AM
Just figure out what they DO fit and re sell them.
i talked to the dude i bought the wheels from and hes sayin the came off a full size chevy now
spideyjected
03-02-09, 06:40 PM
I think thats not right. I'm pretty sure that the 5 bolt pattern is the same on the trucks, just the offsets are different.
Hammer Head
03-02-09, 07:10 PM
GM truck wheels are 5 on 5.. just like astro vans & the geo tracker. Not the 5 on 4.75 like camaro/corvette/s10.
Slacker1357
03-02-09, 07:14 PM
Ah hah! so he wasnt clear on what the deal was... Thats false advertising... ask for cash back...
yea im going to take them back and try to find some different ones that actully fit
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-02-09, 08:58 PM
post pics of your truck, so that we can help you pick some nice ones...
Mikz86TA
03-02-09, 11:37 PM
would adapters work?
They make adapters to change the bolt pattern, yes.
But you will also be converned that the adapters are essentially spacers. So they will offset the wheel outward at least 1" or more. Check on the spacing first and figure out if they will look dumb first before spending a bunch of money
ill get some pics up after i get out of school today.
S10sleeper
03-03-09, 12:44 PM
Amarican Racing Wheels have got some good wheels for s10's. But Corvette Rally's is a popular and cheap alternitive choice for an S10. I got as wide as 15X10 rally wheel on my 83 S10, yes they scrubed, but they came off of a 71 corvette and they where only $250 no rust with tires. And they looked awsome on wm truck.
well im wantin to put 15X10s or 16x10s all the way around.... but thing with that the front would rub.
S10sleeper
03-03-09, 06:03 PM
well im wantin to put 15X10s or 16x10s all the way around.... but thing with that the front would rub.
They didn't rub that bad, only when I took tight turns when they scrubed, I only lost a-half aturn in my steering wheel, not even that, 1/4 of a turn at the very lease. I did drop the back of my truck 1in. in the back with blocks to help. I really didn't have any major problem with 10" wide wheels.
Heres a pic of my old S10 with 15x10 rallys. Nice. 5 stars don't you think?
http://www.s10planet.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=149&pictureid=1172
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-03-09, 07:46 PM
Camaro 5 spokes are my wheel of choice...today. Truck is in the sig, they're actually pretty sharp. I used to sell wheels for a living, and, as anyone of the other regulars will tell you, I'm kind of a wheel whore. I own something like 20 sets of wheels for my trucks, not counting the sets that are on there now... yes, 20 sets, so 80 wheels total...
im needing some wheels that look nice.
im tired of rollin stock
87wildside
03-04-09, 06:37 PM
These are my favorite stockers. 16x8 GTA rims. Pay no mind to the text.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/attachments/parts-sale/61052d1227851073-original-delco-freedom-battery-87-grand-national-gta-rims.jpg
Second is the newer ZQ8
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b9/Verdex/DSC00701.jpg?t=1236209766
WTF? S10s get Camaro rims now Camaros are getting S10 rims?
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/2/4921/421/24800210003_large.jpg
those are both nice but id have to go with the second ones.....the newer ZQ8
'94 Big Blaze
03-04-09, 06:59 PM
sleeper those look like 8 to me, i have never liked the derby caps either. but i have corvette rally's on everything i own.
S10sleeper
03-04-09, 07:30 PM
sleeper those look like 8 to me, i have never liked the derby caps either. but i have corvette rally's on everything i own.
Trust me, their 10" wide. The derby caps is the only cap that would fit on the truck due to the front hub. But I just like the old style look it gave. I'll try to find another pic of the truck, becaues it does look like I got 8's on it in this pic.
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-04-09, 08:42 PM
Hmmm, i should prolly get a set of the GTA wheels for the collection. And a set of
Salad Shooters just cuz...
87wildside
03-04-09, 08:47 PM
Get these yo.
http://image.motortrend.com/f/miscellaneous/looking-for-a-fuel-efficient-hummer-british-artist-creates-a-wagon-wheel-h3/10878845+cr1+re0+ar1/hummer-h3-with-wagon-wheels.jpg
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-04-09, 08:47 PM
Word.
those will break were i live
polecat
03-05-09, 10:38 AM
you could always go with a set of cragar wheels from summitt racing most of the 15 in rims on there run about 40 a rim so they are pretty cheap
S10sleeper
03-05-09, 11:19 AM
Get these yo.
http://image.motortrend.com/f/miscellaneous/looking-for-a-fuel-efficient-hummer-british-artist-creates-a-wagon-wheel-h3/10878845+cr1+re0+ar1/hummer-h3-with-wagon-wheels.jpg
DAMN!!!!!!!!!! I'm speechless.
1-1-SIX
03-07-09, 10:10 PM
that. is. AWESOME!!!!! lol
how would these look on my truck
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayPopup?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&productId=1021337&langId=-1&showValue=3
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-11-09, 08:51 PM
I dig those... lets see the truck now....
BigTruckDrivah
03-11-09, 09:01 PM
pics or BAN!!
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-11-09, 09:12 PM
pics or BAN!!
You don't have ban powers... you can't make that threat...
87wildside
03-11-09, 09:19 PM
I do.
BigTruckDrivah
03-11-09, 09:30 PM
Oh yea, i guess I got carried away doing my "moderator" impression.
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-11-09, 09:31 PM
you see, I am an "invisamod", I have mod powers, but no mod status....
BigTruckDrivah
03-11-09, 09:39 PM
Im just a "wannabemod",lol. I spend enough time on here to be a mod. sometimes.
Bootlegger's Deluxe
03-11-09, 09:40 PM
Im just a "wannabemod",lol. I spend enough time on here to be a mod. sometimes.
Get about 5000 more posts up, and you'd be up for "wannabemod" status...
BigTruckDrivah
03-11-09, 09:43 PM
uugghh, I just stay VIP. I would abuse the power anyway,lol.
http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/images/20%20%20Nitrous%202-pc.jpg
Thinking bout getting these Foose Classic Wheels
15x10 are $375.00 each
Big Mack Daddy
03-26-09, 01:21 PM
like we've all sed before....we cannot help you witout a bigger pic of your truck than what is in your avatar
87wildside
03-26-09, 08:28 PM
Im just a "wannabemod",lol. I spend enough time on here to be a mod. sometimes.8-12 hrs a day :D
Get about 5000 more posts up, and you'd be up for "wannabemod" status...huh?
uugghh, I just stay VIP. I would abuse the power anyway,lol.I do...lol
BigTruckDrivah
03-27-09, 08:11 AM
LOL Eric! Those wheels are clean, like said above though post a bigger pic.
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