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Mr Chevorlet · 08-05-2013, 10:08 AM

Finally found a set of 16" 6 lug they came with the tires, were they worth a 100 dollars. I thought so, they are hard to find.

Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 12:58 PM

Love my 16s

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 01:47 PM

Nice find! Do you happen to know the width?

Mr Chevorlet · 08-05-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Nice find! Do you happen to know the width?

Yes they are 6" wide. I think from what I measured

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Boffa

Love my 16s

What size tires are you running on those?

Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 02:11 PM

235/85R16s on the front and 7.50/16s on the rear

**med.bronze** · 08-05-2013, 02:24 PM

Hey Lou, I've got a set of these too, are your wheels 5" wide as well?
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Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 02:52 PM

not sure of the rim width. 5" seems narrow. Is there a way to tell from the tire size?

**jocko** · 08-05-2013, 08:44 PM

those look great, and nice find.

anyone know what year/models those particular wheels were offered on? Not exactly common...

also, curious if they fit over a disk brake upgrade - being 6 lug, they were clearly for pre-71 half ton trucks, so wondering if the extra 1" diameter helped make up for the taper on the backside of the pre-71 rims where the caliper/wheel interference normally occurs during a disk upgrade?

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

those look great, and nice find.

anyone know what year/models those particular wheels were offered on? Not exactly common...

also, curious if they fit over a disk brake upgrade - being 6 lug, they were clearly for pre-71 half ton trucks, so wondering if the extra 1" diameter helped make up for the taper on the backside of the pre-71 rims where the caliper/wheel interference normally occurs during a disk upgrade?

Here's an old thread about these wheels:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350240

I pm'd back and forth with a member that said they clear discs with no issues.

factorystock · 08-05-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Here's an old thread about these wheels:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350240

I pm'd back and forth with a member that said they clear discs with no issues.

Thanks for the link to the old post. The remark they are a "Staple" in that link(post #3) is puzzling. They are not easy to find. The photo of my 16" 6 lug is the '62 thru '70 version ( 4 rectangular vent holes ) and won't clear disc brakes. There is also the '71 thru '80's 4x4 16" 6 lug version ( 4 triangular vent holes) which will clear disc brakes. Takes quite of bit of leg work to find these as well.

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Thanks for the link to the old post. The remark they are a "Staple" in that link is puzzling. They are not easy to find. The photo of my 16" 6 lug is the '62 thru '70 version ( 4 rectangular vent holes ) and won't clear disc brakes. There is also the '71 thru '80's 4x4 16" 6 lug version ( 4 triangular vent holes) which will clear disc brakes. Takes quite of bit of leg work to find these as well.

I don't suppose you have a side-by-side comparison do you? This is something I've been trying to figure out for quite some time, but I haven't been able to find any wheel to try. Is it safe to assume that the 71 up 16 inch wheels have 4 nubs versus 3 nubs?

**jocko** · 08-05-2013, 09:31 PM

thx guys - good info. still confused as to whether or not they clear disks... will follow along. Just a note - am pretty sure the 71-80ish 4x4 6 luggers are 15" - and, yes, they clear disks (if those are the ones you're talkin about factorystock - OR, was there ALSO a 16" 6 lug K10 wheel available I'm not familiar with?)

Thanks again for the great info and link.

Mr Chevorlet · 08-05-2013, 10:28 PM

The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers.

**med.bronze** · 08-05-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers.

Hmm... that's interesting. The set of five I got a couple years ago look exactly like yours and they came off a 69 GMC. They also have the rectangular holes like yours vs. the triangular ones. I need to go put one of them on one of my K10's and see if it fits
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**NC67Chev** · 08-06-2013, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers.

I can't tell from the picture. Are there 3 or 4 nubs/bumps or on your wheels for hubcaps? If there are 3, they will all be the same size. If there are 4, there will be 2 bigger ones and 2 smaller ones.

Mr Chevorlet · 08-06-2013, 09:12 AM

NC67 there are only three nubs on these.

08-05-2013, 10:08 AM	#1
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	16" 6 lug Yeah! Finally found a set of 16" 6 lug they came with the tires, were they worth a 100 dollars. I thought so, they are hard to find. Attached Images __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

08-05-2013, 12:58 PM	#2
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Love my 16s Attached Images __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 02:11 PM	#6
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! 235/85R16s on the front and 7.50/16s on the rear __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 02:24 PM	#7
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Hey Lou, I've got a set of these too, are your wheels 5" wide as well? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

08-05-2013, 02:52 PM	#8
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! not sure of the rim width. 5" seems narrow. Is there a way to tell from the tire size? __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 01:47 PM	#3
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Nice find! Do you happen to know the width? __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

08-05-2013, 08:44 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! those look great, and nice find. anyone know what year/models those particular wheels were offered on? Not exactly common... also, curious if they fit over a disk brake upgrade - being 6 lug, they were clearly for pre-71 half ton trucks, so wondering if the extra 1" diameter helped make up for the taper on the backside of the pre-71 rims where the caliper/wheel interference normally occurs during a disk upgrade?

08-05-2013, 09:31 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! thx guys - good info. still confused as to whether or not they clear disks... will follow along. Just a note - am pretty sure the 71-80ish 4x4 6 luggers are 15" - and, yes, they clear disks (if those are the ones you're talkin about factorystock - OR, was there ALSO a 16" 6 lug K10 wheel available I'm not familiar with?) Thanks again for the great info and link.

08-05-2013, 10:28 PM	#14
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

08-06-2013, 09:12 AM	#17
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! NC67 there are only three nubs on these. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414



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