4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim...
 

Not into Hummer tread. Just not much out there in the skinny off road type tire. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

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Most 16.5 tires are industrial tires or heavy duty type tires.

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My impression is that the original purpose of xx.5" wheels is that only heavy duty tire are available for them, so you don't end up with light duty tires on a heavy duty truck.

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Groundhawgs still come in a 16.5, I think.

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I bought a set of sta super traxions from Nebraskatire.com. They are the 16.5 x 9.50. Think they have narrower sizing as well.

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Sent you a PM

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Thanks, they have some great tires. Are your 9.50's very wide ? By chance do you have any pictures of them mounted? On what width rim.
Thanks again

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Thanks, great tires there also.

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Look around on interco site they are one of the few that still makes tires for the 16.5 rims.

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I don't have mine mounted yet. Just bought them if they go discontinued before I was ready for them.

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Here is a link of the look on a stock k20 with the same tires. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255766

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great link, thanks

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I just got a new set of BFG All Terrain 35/12.50/16.50 for my k20

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Im looking into getting the same tires. where did you get them from? how much did they cost?
Thanks

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16.5 rim size is the bi-product of the "Wide Oval" era when tire profiles went from tall & skinny to low & wide. 16" remained as the tall skinny profile on trucks. When wider tires requiring wider rims started going on 8-lug 4wds, they were offered in 16.5. The first tires were about wider, then came the taller tires (33"+). 16s remained the standard truck size tire and no wider wheels were made in 16"... because no wider tires were made. In the late-80s wider/taller 16" wheels & tires began production and for over 25 years they have been supposedly phasing out 16.5s. The best off road tires are still available in 16.5, but the closest thing to tall/skinny would be 37/12.50-16.5s on 8.25 wheels. Anything shorter will be wider in proportion. Anything narrower than 12.50 will be way shorter,too... like a 9.50. They eliminated sizes between 9.50 & 12.50

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I got them at Big O tire and spent 1100 with road hazard warranty. :metal:

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Thanks for that info! wonder if those will fit under stock suspension on a 68 3/4 ton. I just bought a 82 3/4 ton (22,000 miles,454) for parts with the stock white 16.5 rim on it. Again, I'm thinking about having them power coated white and mounting the 37's on those ? I'm possibly looking at a 2inch all spring lift and I'm guessing they will fit fine with 2 more inches ? So many questions, sorry but this tire/rim set up is new to me. :lol:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-GOODYEAR-W...-/281561209844

Plus 150 bucks shipping to Tx.

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Here is a set of 16.5x12.5x35s I found in a local pawn shop. I tried to buy them for the wheels but they wouldnt sell them to me unless I bought the tires too. If anyone is interested in the tires let me know and I'll offset the cost to get the wheels.

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Been watching craigslist for a set like these. we're they dry cracked? Trevor

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I pm'd you!

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nice :cool:

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Tim,
I really wish I lived closer to you man! I so appreciate your views, opinions and even your pointed humor on most occasions. Thanks for all your inputs here on the board. I for one learn from your post frequently. You have free beer here anytime.
Mike

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I need to apologize for not including the board in the pm. They are offering the 2 wheels and tires for $375. (if you blow up the picture it's written on the tread) Seemed high and I offered them $50 for the wheels but I thought they were 8.25" wide but sadly, they are not.
Please forgive me for my indiscretion...

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I was hoping you sold em is all...no need to apologize.