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Old 05-04-2022, 03:41 PM   #1
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Factory 16×6 versus 16×8 comparison

Just got my wheel vintiques 16×8s put on...much better with the 285/75 tires IMO..I think the 6" wheels need a skinny tire to look correct...opinions please
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Old 05-04-2022, 04:34 PM   #2
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Re: Factory 16×6 versus 16×8 comparison

The new wheel/tire combo looks great on your Burban!

A few questions:
1.Is this the 12 series smoothie? 6 or 8 lug?
2.Wasn't sure if you meant to post before/after pics if you were running 16x6 prior?
3.How did you attach your dogdish caps?
4.I think your new wheel/tire combo comes to just about 33 inches tall for overall diameter?
5.Any mods to your suspension or stock height?
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Old 05-04-2022, 05:36 PM   #3
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Re: Factory 16×6 versus 16×8 comparison

4" lift...first pic is before with 16×6 wheels...It's a K20 so they're 8 lug 82 series with the nubs for caps...took 4 months to get them and they've gone up $40 each since I ordered them.
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Re: Factory 16×6 versus 16×8 comparison

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4" lift...first pic is before with 16×6 wheels...It's a K20 so they're 8 lug 82 series with the nubs for caps...took 4 months to get them and they've gone up $40 each since I ordered them.
That 4 inch lift looks great!
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Old 05-09-2022, 09:50 PM   #5
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Re: Factory 16×6 versus 16×8 comparison

Where is the lift from?
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Old 05-10-2022, 07:04 AM   #6
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Re: Factory 16×6 versus 16×8 comparison

Skyjacker...but going to put Alcans on this year
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Old 05-04-2022, 05:48 PM   #7
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Re: Factory 16×6 versus 16×8 comparison

As far as proper fitment goes, a 6" wheel is a tad narrow for the 285/75-16s. I think 7" is the narrowest recommended wheel. Not that I haven't run them on 6" and 6 1/2" wheels. I like both looks. I run that tire size on 8" Series 82s on my '72 K2500 Sierra and on 7" Accurides on my '95 K2500 Suburban. I haven't tried the set on 7" wheels on my '72 yet, but I prefer each set as they are on the vehicles they're on best I think. I think I like the 8s best on your Suburban
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