Thinking about staying with the 16.5 wheels until I figure out what I’m doing next -

[Asshat]

I figured I would stick with the 16.5 wheels And get some tires to run until I decide if I’m going with a different rear end and/or disc brakes. The only difficult part is finding tires to fit the 16.5 rims. Pretty sure they’re out there, just not sure if there are any major problems with going this way. I found some on the web, I’ll post a link.
A lot of these tires seem to be trailer tires, are they ok to run on these trucks?

[cwcarpenter98]

I do not think it would be wise to run a trailer tire on your truck. Maybe see if you can find a local big truck tire shop or a tire shop that provides tires for bigger trucks? Good chance they might be able to steer you in the right direction

[Chevy Fleetside]

https://www.amazon.com/Deestone-All-...9151376&sr=8-7

https://www.amazon.com/16-5-inch-tru...ch+truck+tires

[G8rN@te61]

I bought my white wall tires from Diamond tires. Should fit perfect. They have other classic looks too. I replaced all of my old wheels with ones from wheel vintiques. called smoothies. Powder coated them black. Can be found on summit too. The spare is an original but the caps don't fit so I am ordering a another one for it to complete the look.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by G8rN@te61

I bought my white wall tires from Diamond tires. Should fit perfect. They have other classic looks too. I replaced all of my old wheels with ones from wheel vintiques. called smoothies. Powder coated them black. Can be found on summit too. The spare is an original but the caps don't fit so I am ordering a another one for it to complete the look.

What size wheels and tires? 16.5 or 16?

[G8rN@te61]

they are having a $60 off set of tires special going right now.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by G8rN@te61

they are having a $60 off set of tires special going right now.

Who is? Brotherstrucks.com?

[G8rN@te61]

Diamondback

https://dbtires.com

[G8rN@te61]

Mine are actually 15 x 7 with 235/75/15

[Killer Bee]

where at in CA?

Firestone Transforce HT 9.50R16.5LT I picked cheap..



from an old post-

STA, Specialty Tires of America [American Made] has the best selection and prices on farm skinnys I've found..

this is the brand Coker sells [in this tire type] for double the price, yes I was quoted

here's the last price quote I had from local tire vendor for the sizes I'm looking at;

LA4B5-$148
LA4C5-$156
LB4B5-$158
LB4C5-$161

transport fronts http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-transport/
8.75-16.5LT A D/8 LA4B5 HWY 16/32 29.80 6.75X16.5 9.00 2070 60 2350 60 37
9.50-16.5LT A D/8 LA4C5 HWY 17/32 30.60 6.75X16.5 9.30 2445 60 2780 60 41

traxxion rears http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-traxion/
8.75-16.5LT A D/8 LB4B5 M&S 18/32 29.90 6.75X16.5 8.80 60 2070 60 2350 37
9.50-16.5LT A D/8 LB4C5 M&S 18/32 31.10 6.75X16.5 9.50 60 2445 60 2780 41



sticking with the 16.5s I currently have due to better tire selection in this type of tire.. factory 15" 8 lug snap-rings too rusty..

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

where at in CA?

Firestone Transforce HT 9.50R16.5LT I picked cheap..



from an old post-

STA, Specialty Tires of America [American Made] has the best selection and prices on farm skinnys I've found..

this is the brand Coker sells [in this tire type] for double the price, yes I was quoted

here's the last price quote I had from local tire vendor for the sizes I'm looking at;

LA4B5-$148
LA4C5-$156
LB4B5-$158
LB4C5-$161

transport fronts http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-transport/
8.75-16.5LT A D/8 LA4B5 HWY 16/32 29.80 6.75X16.5 9.00 2070 60 2350 60 37
9.50-16.5LT A D/8 LA4C5 HWY 17/32 30.60 6.75X16.5 9.30 2445 60 2780 60 41

traxxion rears http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-traxion/
8.75-16.5LT A D/8 LB4B5 M&S 18/32 29.90 6.75X16.5 8.80 60 2070 60 2350 37
9.50-16.5LT A D/8 LB4C5 M&S 18/32 31.10 6.75X16.5 9.50 60 2445 60 2780 41



sticking with the 16.5s I currently have due to better tire selection in this type of tire.. factory 15" 8 lug snap-rings too rusty..

I’m in South Orange County.

[Asshat]

I would really like to get the newer 16" wheels, however, everyone is asking so much for these wheels. There's a guy on Craigslist asking $600 for four wheels and tires. Maybe that's not a lot to most people, but geez - $600? I know, I'm cheap...

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...123124299.html

[Killer Bee]

Originally Posted by Asshat

I would really like to get the newer 16" wheels, however, everyone is asking so much for these wheels. There's a guy on Craigslist asking $600 for four wheels and tires. Maybe that's not a lot to most people, but geez - $600? I know, I'm cheap...

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...123124299.html

I'm in the opposite end of orange county, reason I asked, I may take a fork int he road with my wheels and tires and curious if you were close enough in case I have something for you..

however, if I were looking for some 16" wheels, that craiglist ad is a deal!

wheels are $70-$90 new aftermarket repop, wheel vintiques are $125ish..

if those are factory ford wheels, they're accurides, excellent wheels..

and this is definitely worth the balance "The tires are in great condition. They have over 90% tread and the DOT is from 2019. They are Goodyear wrangler load range E tires size LT245/75/16"

good luck!

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by Asshat

I would really like to get the newer 16" wheels, however, everyone is asking so much for these wheels. There's a guy on Craigslist asking $600 for four wheels and tires. Maybe that's not a lot to most people, but geez - $600? I know, I'm cheap...

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sg...123124299.html

I’m wondering if the offset will be correct. Can’t really drive the truck all the way over there, the tires I have are so cracked, I’m surprised they’re still holding air.

Is the inside wheel offset the only critical dimension, aside from the lug pattern?

[Asshat]

The hubcaps on my 16.5 rims are held on with what looks like RTV sealant. Is this standard for these hubcaps?

[cwcarpenter98]

Wow, I'm surprised those stayed on there! Your wheels are not original to your 63. You have later model wheels that use nub style hubcaps. The original 3/4 ton hubcaps mounted with clips.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Wow, I'm surprised those stayed on there! Your wheels are not original to your 63. You have later model wheels that use nub style hubcaps. The original 3/4 ton hubcaps mounted with clips.

Any pics of what these clips look like?

Suggestions? Should I try and install clips?

[factorystock]

Might be of interest http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=591894&page=2 or this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...els+with+clips

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by factorystock

Might be of interest http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=591894&page=2 or this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...els+with+clips

Thanks for the link, still can’t find any listings for these clips. Just spring steel, right?

[malc1080]

I remembered I had the same issue when finding tires for my 15in. I went in to a tire shop called America's tire here in cali and the guy said he only had trailer wheels and said if I was sure I had 15 x7.. I ended up buying 15 x 8 and purchased BFGoodrich radial TAs from summit. I now want a 17in or 18in wheel. but thats for the future. Need to worry about other things on my truck first lol

[factorystock]

The clips used in this conversion http://www.laroke.com/larryk4674/smo...er/hubcaps.htm are clips from a 40's-50's car. They are shorter than clips used on 3/4 ton pickups. It appears they will work, but they need to be mounted more vertically in wheel. Here is a source for the car clips https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail...ning_Clip.html , but I prefer original heavier duty clips from an 8 lug 3/4 ton.

[Asshat]

I know the clips will keep the hubcaps in place, however, is there a way to secure them so they are not as easy to steal?

[Asshat]

Are there 17” wheels that would fit the 8 lug pattern on a C20? Or, maybe 15”?

[jocko]

Originally Posted by Asshat

Are there 17” wheels that would fit the 8 lug pattern on a C20? Or, maybe 15”?

No 15" that I've ever seen - and no 17", at least not from this era. But there are factory 17.5" and 19.5" wheels that were available on these trucks - shown in order below (I believe the 2nd pic is from Yelmer's 66). To me, either of these are "the" wheel for this era C20s and 30s.

[Asshat]

Originally Posted by jocko

No 15" that I've ever seen - and no 17", at least not from this era. But there are factory 17.5" and 19.5" wheels that were available on these trucks - shown in order below (I believe the 2nd pic is from Yelmer's 66). To me, either of these are "the" wheel for this era C20s and 30s.

My biggest issue is finding tires. The 16.5s are damn expensive. Seems like the better way to go is with the newer 16” rim and radial tires. I’m torn, I would really like to keep the 16.5 rims but tires are expensive. Getting new 16” rims is expensive too, just more tire options available for the 16” rims.