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Old 09-05-2011, 02:23 PM   #15
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?

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Originally Posted by 72longbed View Post
Special-K,
how do you tell from a picture like that (DJMAN's) if it is a 16" or 16.5" wheel?

Just curious what the 'tell-tale' or indicator is from afar? I know you have a lot of experience with stock and aftermarket steel wheels ... just looking for the knowledge on this, if you'll share.

Thanks man.

72longbed
I don't know exactly. I can just tell looking at them. They are a hair bigger from the hub,the amount of dish,L believe they are wider (maybe 7"),the profile of a 16.5 tire,and the fact that a 67/68 truck wheels (clips for hubcaps) would either be a 16" split rim or a 16.5" clincher,which I just noticed.

I believe either '96 was the last year for SAE pattern or first year for metric. Vans are probably the best source since about all came with that type wheel. A lot of pickups by the '90s came through with alloy wheels.
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