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Old 10-13-2014, 11:40 AM   #1
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Anyone have pics of C/20s on 16.5x6 Steelies?

I'm interested in buying a set, 16.5/6ers, off a member and want to see how they look mounted on tires and on the truck.

Also, what size tires would you recommend? I know 16.5 is the starting point, just need to know the rest of the geometry I did find Firestone TransForce, but they're a bit high $$ right now and the reviews were 50/50. Opinions appreciated.

The idea is to primarily use for gatherings or whenever the urge strikes to go OG. Not to use daily or with work loads.
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Old 10-13-2014, 12:07 PM   #2
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Re: Anyone have pics of C/20s on 16.5x6 Steelies?

Hi, saw your request.Here is a couple of photos with my 1972 cheyenne super with 9.50 x 16.5 rims and tires. I hope this helps.
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Old 10-13-2014, 12:33 PM   #3
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Re: Anyone have pics of C/20s on 16.5x6 Steelies?

Below is a picture of my truck with 8.75x16.5s on the front and 12x16.5s on the back. The tires shown are bias ply. The front wheels are 6" wide. I think the rears are 9.75" wide. 9.50x16.5s would fill the wheel opening better than the 8.75s. Although I know 9.50s would work on the 6" wheels, I don't know if a 6" wide wheel is an approved width. Not sure what width wheels the factory supplied with the 9.50s. Does anyone know?

The second picture is an 8.75" TransForce tire mounted on a 6" wheel.

Most people switch to 16" wheels if they want the original appearance for better tire selection.
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Old 10-13-2014, 07:00 PM   #4
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Re: Anyone have pics of C/20s on 16.5x6 Steelies?

Thank you for the references TwoTone72s and FirstOwner69. The comparisons are exactly what I was looking for and within the first few responses. Much appreciation.

I see now how much space the two tire sizes fill in the wheel wells. I got a set of C/20 caps awhile back and have been searching for the proper rim and tire size to glorify the jewelry....know what I mean?
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