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71RULES! · 07-24-2008, 11:56 PM

My wife wants to see what the original wheels and tires looked like on her 71 short step 4x4. Does anyone have any pictures I could show her? I don't know what it came with from the factory.

I searched for original wheels, but didn't find what I was looking for.

I would like to see some 31/10.50-15 all terrains on there, but she wants a stock look. The truck is close to all stock, so this is probably the best way to go value wise. Any suggestions on where to get some wheels and which tires to use would be appreciated.

stllookn · 07-25-2008, 12:00 AM

The widest stock rims offered were 8.25 inch. They will look great with a set of 31x10.5x15's. Several board members are running them and hopefully they will post some pics of them soon. Here's a bump for you.

71RULES! · 07-25-2008, 12:06 AM

Thanks stllookn. I agree they would look great. BUT... the wifey wants a stock look, so I have to find out what that was and show it to her to see if she really wants it that way or not. I showed here some 31" all terrains, and she thought they were two "huge". WOMEN!!!!

CG · 07-25-2008, 12:12 AM

Here is a pretty good thread from awhile back.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=130727

It has quite a few pics of stock style wheels. This is a pic of my

71 K20 with 16.5 x 8.25 33x12.16.5 and 33x12.5 16.5 tires.

67CHIP72 · 07-25-2008, 12:44 AM

Here is what mine came with, although the stepside caps were probably painted, not chrome. Don't quote me on that as I don't know exactly what your truck came with.

67CHIP72 · 07-25-2008, 12:47 AM

Sorry. Here are pics.

**special-K** · 07-25-2008, 06:31 AM

Here are deluxe wheelcovers.The truck is lifted and looks silly with stock size,but you get the idea:

**jerry moss** · 07-25-2008, 09:20 AM

the widest factory option wheels in 15 inch was 8 inches wide, but a 16.5 rim was available in 8.25 inches. 6 lug versions of the 16.5 wheels are not very common.

72-c20 · 07-25-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerry moss

the widest factory option wheels in 15 inch was 8 inches wide, but a 16.5 rim was available in 8.25 inches.

was that for 6 lug wheels...?

johny1i · 07-25-2008, 09:25 AM

This is pretty close, although they are painted black:

CG · 07-25-2008, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johny1i

This is pretty close, although they are painted black:

Im not usually a fan of the black wheels on 4x4's, I even changed mine from black to white...but that looks pretty darn good. Nice truck.

71RULES! · 07-25-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johny1i

This is pretty close, although they are painted black:

What size tires are those?

johny1i · 07-25-2008, 11:00 AM

You guys have busted me--I completely forgot that when it was time for new tires, those are 235/85's mounted on an extra set of 16" wheels with the original caps. I still have my 16.5 wheels, but tire sizes are so limited. Sorry about that!!! Those 16" wheels on it are only approx 7" wide, for comparison's sake.

johny1i · 10-04-2008, 10:15 PM

Just thought I'd upgrade my previous post now that I've painted them back to the stock white--maybe this will help someone searching this thread for another example of the "stock" look:

Jtrux · 10-04-2008, 10:30 PM

Not exactly what you're asking for but I guess it's a good reference for the size difference maybe??

tcb-1 · 10-04-2008, 10:26 PM

^^^ MY LORD!!! that '72 is beautiful!!

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-17-2008, 11:00 AM

69 blazer

07-24-2008, 11:56 PM	#1
71RULES! Short Step 4X4 Cheyenne Club Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Folsom, Ca (near Sacramento) Posts: 73	71 4x4 original wheels My wife wants to see what the original wheels and tires looked like on her 71 short step 4x4. Does anyone have any pictures I could show her? I don't know what it came with from the factory. I searched for original wheels, but didn't find what I was looking for. I would like to see some 31/10.50-15 all terrains on there, but she wants a stock look. The truck is close to all stock, so this is probably the best way to go value wise. Any suggestions on where to get some wheels and which tires to use would be appreciated.

07-25-2008, 12:00 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels The widest stock rims offered were 8.25 inch. They will look great with a set of 31x10.5x15's. Several board members are running them and hopefully they will post some pics of them soon. Here's a bump for you. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-25-2008, 12:06 AM	#3
71RULES! Short Step 4X4 Cheyenne Club Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Folsom, Ca (near Sacramento) Posts: 73	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels Thanks stllookn. I agree they would look great. BUT... the wifey wants a stock look, so I have to find out what that was and show it to her to see if she really wants it that way or not. I showed here some 31" all terrains, and she thought they were two "huge". WOMEN!!!! Last edited by 71RULES!; 07-25-2008 at 12:07 AM.

07-25-2008, 12:12 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels Here is a pretty good thread from awhile back. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=130727 It has quite a few pics of stock style wheels. This is a pic of my 71 K20 with 16.5 x 8.25 33x12.16.5 and 33x12.5 16.5 tires. Attached Images

07-25-2008, 12:44 AM	#5
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels Here is what mine came with, although the stepside caps were probably painted, not chrome. Don't quote me on that as I don't know exactly what your truck came with. __________________ In Search Of

07-25-2008, 12:47 AM	#6
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels Sorry. Here are pics. Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

07-25-2008, 06:31 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels Here are deluxe wheelcovers.The truck is lifted and looks silly with stock size,but you get the idea: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-25-2008, 09:20 AM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels the widest factory option wheels in 15 inch was 8 inches wide, but a 16.5 rim was available in 8.25 inches. 6 lug versions of the 16.5 wheels are not very common. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-25-2008, 09:25 AM	#10
johny1i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 21	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels This is pretty close, although they are painted black: __________________ '72 3/4-ton 4x4 LWB--my daily driver

07-25-2008, 11:00 AM	#13
johny1i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 21	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels You guys have busted me--I completely forgot that when it was time for new tires, those are 235/85's mounted on an extra set of 16" wheels with the original caps. I still have my 16.5 wheels, but tire sizes are so limited. Sorry about that!!! Those 16" wheels on it are only approx 7" wide, for comparison's sake. __________________ '72 3/4-ton 4x4 LWB--my daily driver Last edited by johny1i; 07-25-2008 at 11:24 AM.

10-04-2008, 10:15 PM	#14
johny1i Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 21	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels Just thought I'd upgrade my previous post now that I've painted them back to the stock white--maybe this will help someone searching this thread for another example of the "stock" look: __________________ '72 3/4-ton 4x4 LWB--my daily driver

10-04-2008, 10:30 PM	#15
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels Not exactly what you're asking for but I guess it's a good reference for the size difference maybe?? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

10-04-2008, 10:26 PM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels ^^^ MY LORD!!! that '72 is beautiful!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

10-17-2008, 11:00 AM	#17
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: 71 4x4 original wheels 69 blazer Last edited by Gary 70 Jimmy; 02-04-2009 at 01:08 PM.



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