2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Stock Wheels Lug or Hub Centric???

[Hollywud]

Hello TDR!!!



I'm hoping someone can give me a definitive answer... . I've searched the archives and haven't found anything specific.



Are the stock steel 16X6. 5 wheels lug centric or hub centric (or I guess both)?



The reason I ask? I ordered and test fit new wheels yesterday (Centerline Wildcat 16X8 Forged Al wheels) and noticed a sizable difference in center bore. The stock wheels are ~4. 75" in diameter and the Centerline wheels are 5" in diameter. When the stock wheels mate to the hub, the wheels seem to locate off the center bore and cone seat of the lug nuts. When the Centerline wheels mate to the hub, the wheels only locate off the cone seat of the lug nuts (bore diameter is larger than the hub bung).



Before I risk safety and use the brand new/unused wheels, I was hoping someone could tell me if I'm crazy to install or not. I'm going to give Centerline a call today, when they open. I do realize that if the Centerline wheels run lug centric only, it's important to properly seat the lug nuts prior to placing a load on the tires/wheels. I also realize that proper torque is a must..... yadda-yadda.



Thanks!



jon

 

[WOT]

My understanding is that rims for a 2500 need to be lug-centric and ones for a 3500 need to be hub centric.

 

[Hollywud]

UPDATE - Centerline's Answer

Just off the phone with Centerline and was told that all their wheels are manufactured to be lug centric. The stock wheels are primarily lug centric too..... it's just that the wheel center bore I. D. matches the hub bung O. D. I was told that I could have rings custom machined to match the wheel to the hub but, that would be totally overkill.



jon

 

[Hollywud]

WOT...



Yes that's what Centerline basically said... ... the only wheels that are hub centric are 3500 dully's.



jon

 

[stacerbob]

Most all of the aftermarket wheels are lug centric. All of the truck weight and the weight that you are hauling is on the studs. The OE wheels are centered on the hub, the hub has the weight not the studs holding the wheel to the hub.

Centerlines are very good wheels and I do not think you will ever have a problem with them.

 

[rujpn2]

The diameter of 5" on the CenterLines should be large enough to go on an older vehicle that has manual hubs. With Dodge and Chevy using the same bolt pattern as older trucks that have manual hubs, I doubt wheel manufactures will make to diffent size holes. Saves them (aftermarket whell companies) money in the long run by making only one style wheel.