Stock rim size for 1978 GMC K15 Stepside
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Welcome to the site.
The price depends on where you buy them from. 15x8 is factory for the truck IIRC. Trim rings come in 2 sizes; 2" and 3" or deep dish, the 3" ones are for the 15x10s IIRC.
You can find the rims on craigslist/facebook, prices vary on seller, your area and if tires are on them. New ones can be found at LMC but they're about 100 ea.
The price depends on where you buy them from. 15x8 is factory for the truck IIRC. Trim rings come in 2 sizes; 2" and 3" or deep dish, the 3" ones are for the 15x10s IIRC.
You can find the rims on craigslist/facebook, prices vary on seller, your area and if tires are on them. New ones can be found at LMC but they're about 100 ea.
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They rally wheels were 15x8 for the 4 wheel drive 6 lug wheels.
I looked at car-part.com and found a place in Belchertown MA that has what looks like 5 rally wheels for $35 each. Might even come with the center caps and trim rings. The pictures show them on the wheels anyway. They were at Westover Auto Salvage. link
The wheels are off a 1985 Chevy Blazer- but wheels are the same as a truck.
I looked at car-part.com and found a place in Belchertown MA that has what looks like 5 rally wheels for $35 each. Might even come with the center caps and trim rings. The pictures show them on the wheels anyway. They were at Westover Auto Salvage. link
The wheels are off a 1985 Chevy Blazer- but wheels are the same as a truck.
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15x8 probably. 6 lug of course.
I dont know if that is a stock wheel or not, but the same concept was the PA6 styled wheel option (wagon wheel from gm)
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I dont know if that is a stock wheel or not, but the same concept was the PA6 styled wheel option (wagon wheel from gm)
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SWEET TRUCK!!! Stock ralleys and 33s would look better. I like the setup tho!
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Stock, that should've had 15x8s.
Depending on the model or how it was ordered, you would've had your choice of steel wheels, white wagon spoked wheels, or ralleys. Ralleys are of course my personal favorite.
Mine with stock wheel..
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Ah yes, forgot about those. Those are a bit more rare. Did they offer those back as far as 78?
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I had those on my 90' gmt400. I like those!!!
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Ya.
Look dude..
I'm thinking at stock ride height (your truck), a 15x8 in 33s may prove too big. Probably will in certain instances and since THAT IS the case, a 15x7 may be preferable.
Seems like it would be to me.... when dudes try to ride 33s over 31s they rub at stock height and run into issues.
Sure it will physically bolt up but it will rub on the away bar or the fender - whatever.
Heads up.
33s are the magical threshold size.
To successfully run 33s on 15x8s MOST folks add a +2 inch lift.
If not, they rub.
You likely don't have that trouble now BECAUSE the current wheels ARE!!! 15X7.
Thanks for the pics all.
Got any engine bay shot for bonus points?
Trade ya a tire fitment link......
Look dude..
I'm thinking at stock ride height (your truck), a 15x8 in 33s may prove too big. Probably will in certain instances and since THAT IS the case, a 15x7 may be preferable.
Seems like it would be to me.... when dudes try to ride 33s over 31s they rub at stock height and run into issues.
Sure it will physically bolt up but it will rub on the away bar or the fender - whatever.
Heads up.
33s are the magical threshold size.
To successfully run 33s on 15x8s MOST folks add a +2 inch lift.
If not, they rub.
You likely don't have that trouble now BECAUSE the current wheels ARE!!! 15X7.
Thanks for the pics all.
Got any engine bay shot for bonus points?
Trade ya a tire fitment link......
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^Rim width has very little/nothing to do with whether tires rub. Offset or backspacing has everything to do with where the tire sits in relation to the body.
You could have 20x12s with 33-12.50s or 15x6 with 33-12.50s and if the backspacing is 6” and 3” respectively, they’ll fit basically the same.
That fitment chart is handy though!
You could have 20x12s with 33-12.50s or 15x6 with 33-12.50s and if the backspacing is 6” and 3” respectively, they’ll fit basically the same.
That fitment chart is handy though!
