I just got a 1948 chevy loadmaster. 11K GVW has 7.5/20 tires on 10 lug split rims. I would like to convert it to a new style rim but cannot find the bolt pattern. Any ideas??

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Have you been able to find many thing out about this issue? I have the same problem.

Just measure across from one lug to the one on the opposite side. Your bolt pattern would be 10x(whatever the measurement was). See the image below, just pretend it is a 10 lug wheel.

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Why do you wanna change them?

Why do you wanna change them?


Well mainly for ease of tire selection, plus these are split rims and most places here won't change splits.

I have found tires at $170 mounted which is not out of line, but I could get 22.5 caps for slightly less and have many tread selections.

My current problem is converting to 12v.

How far are you from Lexington KY? We do split rims weekly and ive got a great selection of recaps I could sell cheap.

I'm north of Indy so that would be a haul, but thanks for the offer. Never know I might be hauling produce south, and if so I'll shoot you a PM

The bolt pattern should the same as the 1990's 3500HD's. (10-7.25" B.C., 5.25" bore, hub centered) You can look up 19.5" wheels on RicksonTruck Wheels. You might be able to find a set of stock wheels and tire in a junk yard. They also used these on P series vans and motor homes.

Ill be up in indy picking up some LP22 recaps wednesday.

The bolt pattern should the same as the 1990's 3500HD's. (10-7.25" B.C., 5.25" bore, hub centered) You can look up 19.5" wheels on RicksonTruck Wheels. You might be able to find a set of stock wheels and tire in a junk yard. They also used these on P series vans and motor homes.


Many thanks that is great information!!!!

Hey Guys I live here in Indi and I wouldnt mind making the trek for someone who is willing to help put tires on my 46 split rim truck. Do you actually work on those rims or do you just have replacments. If so how much for the service for the splits rim tires andhow much for the tires. I would need to bring you 2 at a time. this will take 3 trips to you but if you can do the work I can bring them to you in my suv. please repond back I have been looking for tires and mounting service for 3 years now.

Thank you Bryan Davis

30$ a rim to mount/dismount a tire. New tires can be anywhere from 150 to 500$ I could get you a set of used for 75-100$. WingFoot Commericial tire there in Indy should be able to mount them for you. I was up there last week picking up some recaps.

I just purchased a 1946 REO with the same size rubber but with 6 lug wheels. I am sticking with the original wheels and will be putting period style tires back on it when i restore it. I would like to keep mine as original as possible, keeping it 6 volt also with the Pos. ground. Your truck appears to be in good condition, show us more pics!!!!

Ive got an old truck as well. Needs alot of work.

Ive got an old truck as well. Needs alot of work.
What year is your old truck "dodge"? It appears to be in good condition. I also apologize for misleading with my trucks bolt pattern, it has the large 5 lug wheels, not the 6 that i thought. :o:

Its a 46. Its in decent shape. I havent really messed with it but I would like to. Just no time.

Sorry to hijack the thread, i just love old trucks. Looks as though i am not the only one here that does either. It appears that we have some post war classics to restore and it appears that all three trucks are in good condition too. They just dont make them like they used to.