interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2011, 11:11 PM

was looking at some outdated adds on www.rustfreeclassics.com, and was looking at a 72 k/5 blazer. Was a typical 4X4 (actually well equipped) but when looking at the SPID, I saw 16.5 rims and tires optioned on there. The VIN clearly states it is a K/5 blazer, and a 1/2 ton (only way you could get it) so putting 2 plus 2 = factory 6 lug 16.5 inch rims from GM.

67_C-30 · 06-30-2011, 12:23 AM

I've only seen those 1 other time. The truck at 0:23 in my video below has those rims. They used a 3/4 cap, and they look really tough on a 1/2 ton. I had several pics of that truck and some info on my computer, but I lost in our fire last year.

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Monty · 06-30-2011, 07:53 AM

i had a '72 1/2 ton Suburban that had factory six lug 16.5 wheels

wild4wheels · 06-30-2011, 11:23 AM

Only 8:21 am and already have my "learned something new today" item. Thanks Longhorn-good eye!

67, awesome vid man..

OARNGESI · 06-30-2011, 06:31 PM

There was a set on the parts a while back that were 5x5

**1970greenc10** · 06-30-2011, 07:58 PM

My 69 k10 has factory 16.5 6 lugs, I'm gonna keep them but I'm dreding finding new tires for them

FrankieD · 06-30-2011, 08:37 PM

10.00 16.5's were an option on the K-5's and K-10's then. I put a set on the rear of my 69 C-10 back in the day so I could carry extra weight looked kind of tuff with the 15's on the front. The cool set up back then was 10.00's on the front and 12.00's on the rears for the 2X4's and 12.00's all the way around on the 4X4's

67_C-30 · 06-30-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wild4wheels

67, awesome vid man..

Thanks!

Rob H. · 06-30-2011, 09:10 PM

I didn't get to comment on this earlier but it did stick with me today as I looked at my just purchased K/10. I did score 2 15x8's but had to look again when I got there today just to make sure.

factorystock · 07-01-2011, 10:26 PM

No suprise for us purists. Even on the front page of a Chevy Blazer brochure. The period factory look never goes out of style!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-02-2011, 09:20 AM

Anybody also notice that blazer has the removable black top..

LONGHAIR · 07-02-2011, 11:31 AM

I wonder why it is listed 3 times? with 3 different option numbers? I could see a second listing for a spare, but why the third?

factorystock · 07-02-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

I wonder why it is listed 3 times? with 3 different option numbers? I could see a second listing for a spare, but why the third?

Common on commercial trucks to list front axle tires, rear axle tires and the spare tire.

LONGHAIR · 07-02-2011, 04:51 PM

When referring to a K/5, commercial truck does not spring to mind first.

I'm sure that some of them were, Forrestry Service, etc..

67chevy1series · 07-02-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

I wonder why it is listed 3 times? with 3 different option numbers? I could see a second listing for a spare, but why the third?

maybe it only came with 3 16x 5 rims ?

**too much stuff** · 07-02-2011, 07:50 PM

Thought i would throw this in...

webfishr · 11-21-2011, 01:17 AM

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Yep, my 72-K5 has the 16.5 option listed as well.

SS Tim · 11-21-2011, 02:42 AM

My horse trailer has a set. Its a '68 Miley 4 horse walk-through fifth wheel. 6 lug 8.25x16.5 wheels.

SS Tim · 11-21-2011, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LONGHAIR

I wonder why it is listed 3 times? with 3 different option numbers? I could see a second listing for a spare, but why the third?

It is set up to allow the user to specify front and rear tires as well as a spare. So different types and sizes could be mounted on a vehicle and a best match spare could also be specified. An example would be a camper with standard size highway tires on the front and off road rears with a spare matching the fronts for planned rotation. If the ply ratings were different front to rear, then the spare would match the highest load tire. In cases where the customer was going to provide their own tires a wheel alone could be provided.
Sorry to be drawn out on this but I had a chevy truck salesman as a mentor growing up in this time period. He made sure the previous edition salesmans guide got to me when I was still in grade school. Wish I still had them but they were on an exchange basis. My friends would play with trucks and I liked to build them, didn't seem at all strange at the time. :-)

**DANTIP** · 11-21-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

I've only seen those 1 other time. The truck at 0:23 in my video below has those rims. They used a 3/4 cap, and they look really tough on a 1/2 ton. I had several pics of that truck and some info on my computer, but I lost in our fire last year.

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The photo of the truck you mention was mine at the time (photo taken in my driveway). Those are 15" wheels I bought from JoesJunk and had powder-coated. They were GM wheels and I believe they were 8" wide. I love the look. Here is a photo of the truck with Ralleys (I prefer the white steel wheels though). That is an original paint 32,000 mile truck from Anaconda Montana!!

68panelman · 11-21-2011, 10:45 AM

My 70' k-10 came with them also, Truck is history, still have the rims.

jhwkns · 11-21-2011, 11:18 AM

I had a set once. I also had a '67 C-20 with factory 8.00-17.5's

**DANTIP** · 11-21-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

It is set up to allow the user to specify front and rear tires as well as a spare. So different types and sizes could be mounted on a vehicle and a best match spare could also be specified. An example would be a camper with standard size highway tires on the front and off road rears with a spare matching the fronts for planned rotation. If the ply ratings were different front to rear, then the spare would match the highest load tire. In cases where the customer was going to provide their own tires a wheel alone could be provided.
Sorry to be drawn out on this but I had a chevy truck salesman as a mentor growing up in this time period. He made sure the previous edition salesmans guide got to me when I was still in grade school. Wish I still had them but they were on an exchange basis. My friends would play with trucks and I liked to build them, didn't seem at all strange at the time. :-)

I think this sounds correct because the Build Sheet has a separate line for the Front, Rear, and Spare tires. Here's an example. Notice the first Tire Line begins with F, the second Tire line begins with R and the third Tire line begins with S.

Vintage Windmills · 11-21-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DANTIP

Here is a photo of the truck with Ralleys (I prefer the white steel wheels though). That is an original paint 32,000 mile truck from Anaconda Montana!!

Amazing truck, what year and was that color called "turquoise" on SPID?

**DANTIP** · 11-21-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Amazing truck, what year and was that color called "turquoise" on SPID?

The truck is a '72 and has AWESOME options (HD front, Tow-hooks, etc.). The color is MEDIUM GREEN. It is a non-metallic green. My kids insisted it was blue (they were more in line with the Aqua color).

06-29-2011, 11:11 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims was looking at some outdated adds on www.rustfreeclassics.com, and was looking at a 72 k/5 blazer. Was a typical 4X4 (actually well equipped) but when looking at the SPID, I saw 16.5 rims and tires optioned on there. The VIN clearly states it is a K/5 blazer, and a 1/2 ton (only way you could get it) so putting 2 plus 2 = factory 6 lug 16.5 inch rims from GM. Attached Images

06-30-2011, 07:53 AM	#3
Monty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Montana Posts: 78	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims i had a '72 1/2 ton Suburban that had factory six lug 16.5 wheels

06-30-2011, 11:23 AM	#4
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims Only 8:21 am and already have my "learned something new today" item. Thanks Longhorn-good eye! 67, awesome vid man.. __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

06-30-2011, 06:31 PM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims There was a set on the parts a while back that were 5x5 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

06-30-2011, 07:58 PM	#6
1970greenc10 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Forestville, NY Posts: 225	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims My 69 k10 has factory 16.5 6 lugs, I'm gonna keep them but I'm dreding finding new tires for them __________________ My Chevys 79 caprice classic 70 c/10 69 k/10 03 silverado

06-30-2011, 08:37 PM	#7
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims 10.00 16.5's were an option on the K-5's and K-10's then. I put a set on the rear of my 69 C-10 back in the day so I could carry extra weight looked kind of tuff with the 15's on the front. The cool set up back then was 10.00's on the front and 12.00's on the rears for the 2X4's and 12.00's all the way around on the 4X4's __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

06-30-2011, 09:10 PM	#9
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims I didn't get to comment on this earlier but it did stick with me today as I looked at my just purchased K/10. I did score 2 15x8's but had to look again when I got there today just to make sure. __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

07-01-2011, 10:26 PM	#10
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,366	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims No suprise for us purists. Even on the front page of a Chevy Blazer brochure. The period factory look never goes out of style! Attached Images

07-02-2011, 09:20 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims Anybody also notice that blazer has the removable black top.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-02-2011, 07:50 PM	#16
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11-21-2011, 01:17 AM	#17
webfishr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lakeside, MT Posts: 68	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims Yep, my 72-K5 has the 16.5 option listed as well.

11-21-2011, 02:42 AM	#18
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims My horse trailer has a set. Its a '68 Miley 4 horse walk-through fifth wheel. 6 lug 8.25x16.5 wheels. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-21-2011, 10:45 AM	#21
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,455	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims My 70' k-10 came with them also, Truck is history, still have the rims.

11-21-2011, 11:18 AM	#22
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims I had a set once. I also had a '67 C-20 with factory 8.00-17.5's __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

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