16.5 inch tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1970greenc10** · 04-20-2010, 03:44 PM

What companies still make 8.00/16.5 tires?
Thanks,Marty

cdowns · 04-20-2010, 04:05 PM

try coker tire i believe they make them

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-20-2010, 04:23 PM

I just bought some Cooper's

72freak · 04-20-2010, 05:12 PM

Cooper, Firestone, General, and lots of off names. Go to Google and type in 8.00 x 16.5. You can even get them local at any tire shop. Just not a lot of tread pattern choices.

vectorit · 04-20-2010, 08:37 PM

BF Goodrich.

I have the A/T's

72freak · 04-20-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vectorit

BF Goodrich.

I have the A/T's

I dont think they have the A/t's that small....if they do...please send me the link.

vectorit · 04-20-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

I dont think they have the A/t's that small....if they do...please send me the link.

I have the 33's

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...n-t-a-ko-tires

**1970greenc10** · 04-20-2010, 09:26 PM

cool thanks everyone, I'm wondering why I have had so much trouble finding them. oh well, now I know where to look.

Mudder · 04-21-2010, 09:51 AM

16.5's are going away fast. I would never buy another set of 16.5 wheels with what is offered out there.

Pickupmanx2 · 04-22-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

16.5's are going away fast. I would never buy another set of 16.5 wheels with what is offered out there.

Been hearin that for years.... still buyin em, just bought a set of 9.75x16.5 slotted mags and had them powdercoated....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=16.5&x=24&y=6
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-....50/16.5/tires
And that was just in a few seconds....
They'll still be around for awhile longer,,,,

72freak · 04-22-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pickupmanx2

Been hearin that for years.... still buyin em, just bought a set of 9.75x16.5 slotted mags and had them powdercoated....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=16.5&x=24&y=6
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-....50/16.5/tires
And that was just in a few seconds....
They'll still be around for awhile longer,,,,

I just put a set on my longhorn.....

pmpski_1 · 04-23-2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

I just put a set on my longhorn.....

What tires and size are those?

72freak · 04-23-2010, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmpski_1

What tires and size are those?

9.50 x 16.5 or 9.75 x 16.5...I cant remember.

Pickupmanx2 · 04-23-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

I just put a set on my longhorn.....

I still think that Slotted Mags win the best wheel ever contest hands down!!

Looks Sweeet!!!

beebster · 04-22-2010, 08:54 PM

Just google "8.00 x 16.5"
you'll probably see alot of trailer tires but cooper is gonna be your best bet, they usually have em at "just tires" or "tractor supply"

dwaite72lnghrn · 04-23-2010, 07:53 AM

I agree with Mudder, I just put the last 9.50rx16.5 tire on my longhorn. unless you are going for the factory type tire you can get a 235rx16 tire for half the price with better choice in tire tread and manufactures.

pmpski_1 · 04-23-2010, 11:58 PM

Thanks - I have some 16.5 slots and I thought the only tire I could go with was the 33" BFGs. I was worried about clearance in front, not to mention the cost. This thread showed me there may be an alternative.

I love the slots but I wasn't so sure about the bigger tires since I like more of lowered stance.

factorystock · 04-24-2010, 08:16 PM

For the purists, authenticity= priceless. The 16.5" wheel is one of the correct wheel sizes that were available from 67 thru 72. Its hard for some people to believe GM never had an 16" one piece wheel for 3/4 tons during this era, but had a 16" one piece wheel for 1/2 tons.

04-20-2010, 03:44 PM	#1
1970greenc10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Posts: 225	16.5 inch tires What companies still make 8.00/16.5 tires? Thanks,Marty __________________ My Chevys 79 caprice classic 70 c/10 69 k/10 03 silverado

04-20-2010, 04:05 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: 16.5 inch tires try coker tire i believe they make them __________________ 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

04-20-2010, 04:23 PM	#3
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: 16.5 inch tires I just bought some Cooper's __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

04-20-2010, 05:12 PM	#4
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 16.5 inch tires Cooper, Firestone, General, and lots of off names. Go to Google and type in 8.00 x 16.5. You can even get them local at any tire shop. Just not a lot of tread pattern choices. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

04-20-2010, 08:37 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 16.5 inch tires BF Goodrich. I have the A/T's __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

04-20-2010, 09:26 PM	#8
1970greenc10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Posts: 225	Re: 16.5 inch tires cool thanks everyone, I'm wondering why I have had so much trouble finding them. oh well, now I know where to look. __________________ My Chevys 79 caprice classic 70 c/10 69 k/10 03 silverado

04-21-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 16.5 inch tires 16.5's are going away fast. I would never buy another set of 16.5 wheels with what is offered out there.

04-22-2010, 08:54 PM	#15
beebster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Aurora,Il ..born,raised and still live in the same house Posts: 286	Re: 16.5 inch tires Just google "8.00 x 16.5" you'll probably see alot of trailer tires but cooper is gonna be your best bet, they usually have em at "just tires" or "tractor supply"

04-23-2010, 07:53 AM	#16
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: 16.5 inch tires I agree with Mudder, I just put the last 9.50rx16.5 tire on my longhorn. unless you are going for the factory type tire you can get a 235rx16 tire for half the price with better choice in tire tread and manufactures. Attached Images __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne Last edited by dwaite72lnghrn; 04-23-2010 at 08:16 AM.

04-23-2010, 11:58 PM	#17
pmpski_1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 505	Re: 16.5 inch tires Thanks - I have some 16.5 slots and I thought the only tire I could go with was the 33" BFGs. I was worried about clearance in front, not to mention the cost. This thread showed me there may be an alternative. I love the slots but I wasn't so sure about the bigger tires since I like more of lowered stance. __________________ Curry in a Hurry: SB rebuild for my 71 C20

04-24-2010, 08:16 PM	#18
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 16.5 inch tires For the purists, authenticity= priceless. The 16.5" wheel is one of the correct wheel sizes that were available from 67 thru 72. Its hard for some people to believe GM never had an 16" one piece wheel for 3/4 tons during this era, but had a 16" one piece wheel for 1/2 tons.



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