Wheel adapters for a 68 GMC Handi-Van

Does anyone know where i can find a set of wheel adapters so that i can replace the rims on my van? and maybe a ball park price too!

Why?

63

what are you asking?? why would you need wheel addapters?

Never care for them , seemed unsafe

The wheel that are in the picture don't fit it right and the guy that i am getting it from has a set of nice wheels and tires that i am trading him something for them but they don't fit unless i get some adapters for it.
After thinking about it i may just get those wheel from him then turn around and sell them and get a set that fit this van and looks good too. i was talking to a guy here at work and he said don't do adapters because i would have to make sure they are tight at least once a week by taking the wheels off tighting them up and then put the wheels back on.

The rims do look nice on there , but GM rims are the most common and finding a set that are made for the van should be easy

G-Man wrote:The rims do look nice on there , but GM rims are the most common and finding a set that are made for the van should be easy

yeah that is what i was thinking that is why i will sell those and get something that looks great and fits great.

does anyone know the wheel pattern size for this van? i don't have a clue all i know is it is 5 lug. i am just looking to see what is out there but it would help if i knew the pattern size. i see a lot of 5 X 4.5

Rockdog,
Our Chevy bolt pattern is 5 x 4.74 ( 5 x 4 3/4"). And can be found fairly easy. Wheel adapters range from scary cheap and unsafe $49 to high end at $149. Keep in mind these prices are for a "Pair" so double the price for all four (4) wheels. You can nornally find a nice set of chevy wheels for around $100 to $150. Since wheels are cheaper them the adapters, and safer it's just a better way to go....

Dan

thank you very much Dan! as soon as I get the van home I will be posting pictures of the inside and as I fix her up I will be sharing with everyone. I am sure I will have a ton of questions for everyone too.
thanks again and I’m glad there is a spot like this to share ideas

The more pic's the better (we love pic's)

As far as the questions ask away , thats what we are here for to help each other

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Dan

ok guys i feel like a dumbass but when i look for wheels on ebay and look in the bolt pattern it says 5x114 and stuff like that all i know is 5X4.5 or 5X3/4 so what would be the bolt pattern in the 5X???

Rockdog,
Our pattern is: 5 x 4 3/4 or (5 x 4.75)

The metric conversion would be: 120.7mm



And this should help you find wheels that fit your van or at least give you an idea what to look for...

http://rimexpert.com/Chevrolet_GMC_Bolt_Patterns.htm

Dan

Damn Dan you are on it my friend! thank you once again. i am hoping to have the van back soon.

Good info here - I might add - when a wheel doesnt seem to fit -??=or= Wobbles on the road - pull the wheel & look for a balance weight on the drum =Hitting the wheel surface-Ive ran into that a few times

That is good thinking twin but my rims sit on the lug posts and when the lug nuts are on they do not go all the way in the holes. I think a buddy of mine has some Vette turbine style rims that he said he would make me a very good deal on. they are just sitting in his attic that will fit my van.

Rock,
You can get longer studs as well. Fairly cheap from any auto parts store.

Dan

yes those vette wheels will fit -ive got some 82 vette wheels readt to install when Im done with the body & paint work. As slow as I am it will most likely be when im around 90.

S-10 pickups and blazers have the same bolt pattern (the center hole will need to be bored out a tad). That is what I have on Staypuff, got the set mounted and balanced for $160.

That sounds sooo good, you're locked in now. get r dun LOL