Rare 19.5-inch Wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 10-15-2010, 12:23 AM

I have never seen a set of these but they are the largest diameter wheel offered on this era truck. These are not mine...just saw them on local craigslist.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1996796795.html

LONGHAIR · 10-15-2010, 07:51 AM

They were used on commercial (Fleet) trucks. The railroad industry and Forest Service come to mind.

stllookn · 10-15-2010, 08:53 AM

Longhair, Interesting...guess I just never looked hard enough. If they were on fleet trucks then they should be fairly common....and lower in price...LOL!

674x4ton · 10-15-2010, 09:27 AM

Dang--That a little high, in the price for stock wheels.

**fine69** · 10-15-2010, 10:16 AM

I had one truck with these on it.

This guy is dreaming.

Ah, dreams are good.

BLAZERMAN · 10-15-2010, 12:36 PM

I was at a salvage yard about a year ago and saw about 20 of those wheels still bolted up to GM 14 bolt rears that they had salvaged out of some single wheel aluminum bodied stepvans like Fedex or mail trucks. They would look cool on a 4x4 but tire choices in the 19.5s are not the best...and real Pricey!

jhwkns · 10-15-2010, 01:21 PM

I had a '67 C-20 that had 18.5's on it. 9,300 GVW It was a beast. I bought it from a masonry contractor.

*blackedoutharley* · 10-15-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhwkns

I had a '67 C-20 that had 18.5's on it. 9,300 GVW It was a beast. I bought it from a masonry contractor.

Did you mean 17.5" or 19.5" ???

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-15-2010, 08:24 PM

Yeah, $600 for 4 wheels seems nuts!

**70cst** · 10-15-2010, 09:41 PM

I'm guessing he has no clue to the real value so he is starting high and working downwards. Just a thought.

292farmer · 10-15-2010, 09:56 PM

does anyone has a pic of a truck equipped with these wheels? im curious as to how it will look. im gonna try the search tool also wish me luck lol.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-15-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

I'm guessing he has no clue to the real value so he is starting high and working downwards. Just a thought.

My guess is he thinks these are "Rare" and will be highly sought after.

Which they are rare, just not the rare item most everybody and the market is looking for.

**special-K** · 10-15-2010, 11:03 PM

Blazerman's right about poor tire availability.The guy says ideal for 4x4s,but most treads are more all season than on/off road.UPS ran this size.These wheels have no provisions for hub caps.I have a couple hundred less than that in my set of 8.25 x 16.5s after paying for sand blasting & powdercoating

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-15-2010, 11:05 PM

Exactly. Besides the only aggressive tread affordable tire would be a retread. And those ride terrible on a light truck.

**special-K** · 10-16-2010, 08:15 AM

I remember the "Turtle Expedition" built a way cool F450 or 550 with custom widened wheels.The only decent tread was Michelins in that size.The same had been true for the stock width,although maybe Goodyear Workhorses were also available.They ended up scrapping those wheel/tires for something with more choices.These wheels would be perfect for a restoration where the more unusual trucky options are the goal.

10-15-2010, 12:23 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Rare 19.5-inch Wheels I have never seen a set of these but they are the largest diameter wheel offered on this era truck. These are not mine...just saw them on local craigslist. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/1996796795.html Attached Images __________________ '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; 10-15-2010 at 12:26 AM.

10-15-2010, 08:53 AM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels Longhair, Interesting...guess I just never looked hard enough. If they were on fleet trucks then they should be fairly common....and lower in price...LOL! __________________ '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; 10-15-2010 at 08:54 AM.

10-15-2010, 09:27 AM	#4
674x4ton Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: st.joseph mo. Posts: 116	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels Dang--That a little high, in the price for stock wheels.

10-15-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels I had one truck with these on it. This guy is dreaming. Ah, dreams are good. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

10-15-2010, 12:36 PM	#6
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels I was at a salvage yard about a year ago and saw about 20 of those wheels still bolted up to GM 14 bolt rears that they had salvaged out of some single wheel aluminum bodied stepvans like Fedex or mail trucks. They would look cool on a 4x4 but tire choices in the 19.5s are not the best...and real Pricey! __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

10-15-2010, 01:21 PM	#7
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels I had a '67 C-20 that had 18.5's on it. 9,300 GVW It was a beast. I bought it from a masonry contractor. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Last edited by jhwkns; 10-15-2010 at 01:22 PM.

10-15-2010, 08:24 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels Yeah, $600 for 4 wheels seems nuts! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-15-2010, 09:41 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels I'm guessing he has no clue to the real value so he is starting high and working downwards. Just a thought. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-15-2010, 09:56 PM	#11
292farmer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: stoddard nh Posts: 693	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels does anyone has a pic of a truck equipped with these wheels? im curious as to how it will look. im gonna try the search tool also wish me luck lol. __________________ 1972 gmc c25 292/sm465 dana 60 w/5.13s 1973 vw super beetle 1600cc/4spd(baja bug) 1974 chevy c60 351v6/np-540+2 speed eaton rear 2005 chevy cobalt 2.2l

10-15-2010, 11:03 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels Blazerman's right about poor tire availability.The guy says ideal for 4x4s,but most treads are more all season than on/off road.UPS ran this size.These wheels have no provisions for hub caps.I have a couple hundred less than that in my set of 8.25 x 16.5s after paying for sand blasting & powdercoating __________________ "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 ~

10-15-2010, 11:05 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels Exactly. Besides the only aggressive tread affordable tire would be a retread. And those ride terrible on a light truck. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-16-2010, 08:15 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Rare 19.5-inch Wheels I remember the "Turtle Expedition" built a way cool F450 or 550 with custom widened wheels.The only decent tread was Michelins in that size.The same had been true for the stock width,although maybe Goodyear Workhorses were also available.They ended up scrapping those wheel/tires for something with more choices.These wheels would be perfect for a restoration where the more unusual trucky options are the goal. __________________ "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 ~



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