Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Green Machine · 11-07-2006, 05:58 PM

Converting a 71 C20 from the 16.5 wheels to 16 inch wheels. I found a pair of stock chevy steel wheels that are 16 inch x 6.5 wide with 4.5 backspace.

I would like to find something 7.5 to 8 inches wide for the back, is that a common boneyard item or am I just likely to find more 6.5 wides ??? Any thoughts ? Thanks

70rs/ss · 11-07-2006, 07:02 PM

I think 6.5 is it, remember ford, doge, chevy 8 lugs are all the same, so don't limit your search too much!!

cdowns · 11-07-2006, 07:37 PM

i've got a pair of 16X10 steel stock type of wheels // if you look good you should be able to find 7or8inch ones without alot of difficulty there will definately be alot more 6 and 61/2 wheels out there but they are available in wider

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-07-2006, 10:08 PM

Older Chevy/GMC wheels were 16x6", then they went to 16x6.5". Older Ford/Dodge wheels were 16x7". The only stock GM type of wheel that's actually wide would be the ones below, but they're 16.5x9.75", 12" wide from lip to lip. There was also a 16.5x8.25" wheel made but I've never come across one. I have two of the 9.75's on the back of my C20, and two for my Suburban sitting in the garage. I'm picking up two more Thursday so I'll have a set of four.

You can also send the 16" wheels to Stockton Wheel and they can widen 'em, not sure how much $$$ it costs but it's probably not cheap. www.stocktonwheel.com

cdowns · 11-07-2006, 10:17 PM

i just looked at my 16X10 wheels (first time in years) and they are stock type but have been widened at some time

stllookn · 11-07-2006, 10:20 PM

Robert...not to hi-jack this thread, but if you find two more of those 9.75 x 16.5's I'm interested! I have 4 of the 8.25 x 16.5's and have seen plenty of them around! They were the widest stock wheels available and there were lots of them...out here anyway.

The widest stock 16-in listed is 6.0 inches for the 3/4 and 1 tons and 5.0 inches for the 1/2 tons in the '68 restoration guide. It may have changed for '69 but I doubt it. I am sure there are lots of after market steel wheels done at the time and even now that will work and look stock.

396muncie · 11-08-2006, 09:13 AM

I had 16.5 on my 72 3/4 ton and went to the yard to find some 16's. I came home with 4 Ford rims off an 80's 1 ton van. I believe they're 16 x 7. I have 265/70 mounted and they went on easy. I took the lug nuts too, but also needed the Ford lugwrench as my stock one was too small. They also accept the stock truck dog dish hubcaps. So if you go to the yard, don't forget to see if you need the lugnuts and wrench. Good luck.

Americanrider · 11-08-2006, 11:17 AM

I was sole bidder on this set until the e-bay seller claimed a fault in the ad and closed the acution early..... I think he sold them on the side since he never replied back. Was planning to hold them hostage just to see how much "stllookn" would offer for them...lol

Oh well lost that one! Anyway the guy said these came from a dodge camper special truck.
Eat yer heart out Mike

They where 16.5 x 9.75

11-07-2006, 05:58 PM	#1
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? Converting a 71 C20 from the 16.5 wheels to 16 inch wheels. I found a pair of stock chevy steel wheels that are 16 inch x 6.5 wide with 4.5 backspace. I would like to find something 7.5 to 8 inches wide for the back, is that a common boneyard item or am I just likely to find more 6.5 wides ??? Any thoughts ? Thanks __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-07-2006, 07:02 PM	#2
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? I think 6.5 is it, remember ford, doge, chevy 8 lugs are all the same, so don't limit your search too much!!

11-07-2006, 07:37 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? i've got a pair of 16X10 steel stock type of wheels // if you look good you should be able to find 7or8inch ones without alot of difficulty there will definately be alot more 6 and 61/2 wheels out there but they are available in wider __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY Last edited by cdowns; 11-07-2006 at 07:39 PM.

11-07-2006, 10:08 PM	#4
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? Older Chevy/GMC wheels were 16x6", then they went to 16x6.5". Older Ford/Dodge wheels were 16x7". The only stock GM type of wheel that's actually wide would be the ones below, but they're 16.5x9.75", 12" wide from lip to lip. There was also a 16.5x8.25" wheel made but I've never come across one. I have two of the 9.75's on the back of my C20, and two for my Suburban sitting in the garage. I'm picking up two more Thursday so I'll have a set of four. You can also send the 16" wheels to Stockton Wheel and they can widen 'em, not sure how much $$$ it costs but it's probably not cheap. www.stocktonwheel.com Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

11-07-2006, 10:17 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? i just looked at my 16X10 wheels (first time in years) and they are stock type but have been widened at some time __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-07-2006, 10:20 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? Robert...not to hi-jack this thread, but if you find two more of those 9.75 x 16.5's I'm interested! I have 4 of the 8.25 x 16.5's and have seen plenty of them around! They were the widest stock wheels available and there were lots of them...out here anyway. The widest stock 16-in listed is 6.0 inches for the 3/4 and 1 tons and 5.0 inches for the 1/2 tons in the '68 restoration guide. It may have changed for '69 but I doubt it. I am sure there are lots of after market steel wheels done at the time and even now that will work and look stock. __________________ '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) Last edited by stllookn; 11-07-2006 at 10:34 PM.

11-08-2006, 09:13 AM	#7
396muncie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 271	Re: Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? I had 16.5 on my 72 3/4 ton and went to the yard to find some 16's. I came home with 4 Ford rims off an 80's 1 ton van. I believe they're 16 x 7. I have 265/70 mounted and they went on easy. I took the lug nuts too, but also needed the Ford lugwrench as my stock one was too small. They also accept the stock truck dog dish hubcaps. So if you go to the yard, don't forget to see if you need the lugnuts and wrench. Good luck.

11-08-2006, 11:17 AM	#8
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Wider stock 8 lug wheels ??? I was sole bidder on this set until the e-bay seller claimed a fault in the ad and closed the acution early..... I think he sold them on the side since he never replied back. Was planning to hold them hostage just to see how much "stllookn" would offer for them...lol Oh well lost that one! Anyway the guy said these came from a dodge camper special truck. Eat yer heart out Mike They where 16.5 x 9.75 Attached Images



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