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Old 07-24-2017, 08:38 AM   #26
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Re: Identifying a 16.5 wheel over a 16 inch

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69 View Post
For reference, here are a couple shots showing the bead area angle and the stamping on the "inside" (must be a better word for it) of one of the original 16.5" X 6.00" wheels from my '69. The truck came with 8.75 X 16.5 tires.
I've heard wheel guys refer to it as the "barrel" of the wheel.
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