67 K 20 17inch split rims - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

odog · 11-15-2007, 10:12 PM

On my 67 K20 I have 17 inch split rim wheels. I got the truck from my father in law. His dad bought it new in 67. They never changed a thing on it other than the steering box, which is a whole other question. Are these truly stock wheels, did they offer such a thing back then? I would like to keep them as they are kinda cool.

Ace in the hole · 11-15-2007, 10:22 PM

Are you sure they are 17"? I have the original split rims on my 1970 k20 and they are 16.5" Either way I would say they probably original.

odog · 11-15-2007, 10:25 PM

Yeah I'm pretty sure. My father in law said they always had trouble finding 17" tires for it. I looked at the number on the tires, 7.5 - 17. Guess they are stock huh

Ace in the hole · 11-15-2007, 10:27 PM

Also, search around for info on split rims. You will find when you want to get new tires that only a few tire places will deal with them because of the dangers involved when seating the tires.

**special-K** · 11-15-2007, 10:43 PM

Truck tire places do split rims.You just need that cage to be safe.Yes,they did make larger rims in the `60s for 4wds.UPS ran Chevys and they ran the tall rims.

67_C-30 · 11-15-2007, 10:48 PM

'67's have a lot of carry over parts from older models. and its possible they are factory. My '67 C-30 came factory with 17.5" 1 piece budd wheels, which are not real common. You can buy the reproduction 7.5 - 17 tires from the site below.
http://www.hotrodhanks.com/products/tires

JAKES 68GMC · 11-16-2007, 04:23 PM

Yeah they're stock, my 68 had them. I've got about 10 spare ones kicking around.

BurnoutNova · 11-16-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Truck tire places do split rims.You just need that cage to be safe.

yes your phillips 66 will turn you away... but like special-k said split rims are still used on farm equiptment and on semi trucks

72freak · 11-16-2007, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

yes your phillips 66 will turn you away... but like special-k said split rims are still used on farm equiptment and on semi trucks

Farm equipment yes.......true original split rims (suicide rims) I believe now are not legal for commercial application.

I have them on my 72 GMC 5500 and the 68 C-30 dually. My commercial truck shop will do them but they wont air them uness they are in a cage or bolted back up to the truck and the complain every time I come in with them!!!

67_C-30 · 11-16-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Farm equipment yes.......true original split rims (suicide rims) I believe now are not legal for commercial application.

I have them on my 72 GMC 5500 and the 68 C-30 dually. My commercial truck shop will do them but they wont air them uness they are in a cage or bolted back up to the truck and the complain every time I come in with them!!!

Does you 5500 have the 20" funky kind that split in the center? That's what is on my '67 C-50 wrecker.

PICKMUP · 11-16-2007, 11:18 PM

'67 Chevy, 1Ton w/17" split rims.
Please ignore the Ford wheels & hubcaps that the PO ran...but, he did save the originals. Pretty cool with those little "dog dish" hubcaps.

factorystock · 11-16-2007, 11:30 PM

Yes, The 17" split rim wheel was always an option on 3/4 and 1 ton pickups up untill 1968.The 17" 3 piece could handle more weight than the 16" 2 piece and the 17.5" one piece wheels.Truck tire shops only for working on them. This country was built with split rim trucks hauling millions of miles long before the tubeless rims came on to the scene.Many construction trucks and trailers still use them today. In the sixties, the GM 15" 3 piece (1960-1965) was recalled because they broke when overloaded.The solution was to replace them with 15" 2 piece rims.The other designs were safe if properly installed by trained personnel.

72freak · 11-17-2007, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Does you 5500 have the 20" funky kind that split in the center? That's what is on my '67 C-50 wrecker.

Yes..........Thats a real original style split rim........(suicide wheel)

72armyswbtruck · 11-17-2007, 04:42 AM

The military still uses them, as long as they are in a cage when aired up they are fine. The reason they were called suicide rims was because people would not get the rims seated properly and would sit on the rim while airing it up. the inner rim would blow off sending the person sitting on the tire up into the air and into peril

**special-K** · 11-17-2007, 08:43 AM

As mentioned,there are two types with the later design being more safe.I had a tough little truck in CA.A `55 2nd 8-lug shortbed with 15" split rims.On unpaved roads hauling loads the clincher style become the "split" rim and the split rims hold up.As the roads became mostly paved the split rims became less popular,not so much about safety.I never really heard about them being so unsafe until they stopped beind offered on new trucks.Maybe once radials started being used on trucks had something to do about it.Although,UPS trucks running these rims were some of the first trucks I know of that started using radials (Michelins,the first radial).My dad bought 16" Michelins for our Land Rover in`69.That was the early days of radials.

factorystock · 11-18-2007, 07:07 PM

There were many wheel options from 1960 to 1968 for 3/4 and 1 tons. The 19.5" one piece wheel would be a great choice on low geared trucks. This 19.5 wheel and tire combo is 33" tall and has a period correct tubeless Michlin X radial.It allows you to keep the small dog dish hubcaps, and run a modern tubeless radial.Tire shops will now love you.

factorystock · 11-18-2007, 07:20 PM

Here is a view of the size 8R 19.5 = tall and narrow.

eedgell · 11-18-2007, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odog

On my 67 K20 I have 17 inch split rim wheels. I got the truck from my father in law. His dad bought it new in 67. They never changed a thing on it other than the steering box, which is a whole other question. Are these truly stock wheels, did they offer such a thing back then? I would like to keep them as they are kinda cool.

Any Pictures of said 67' K20? I would love to see those rims! As well as the rest of the truck.?

odog · 11-18-2007, 08:36 PM

I will try to get pics of the truck and rims on tonight or tommorrow. havnt had time to do much to it lately. Have been busy with work.

**too much stuff** · 11-18-2007, 08:52 PM

I have a 72 custom camper truck with 17" rims on it. I will have to check the tag and see if it says anything about them.

odog · 11-18-2007, 10:19 PM

Ok here are a few pics, my camera battery crapped out on me but I will get more in the morning

odog · 11-18-2007, 10:21 PM

The front wheels are off an old international 3/4 pickup. Had to have something to drive it back from Montana on. Back ones are the splits and two more by the garage.

72armyswbtruck · 11-19-2007, 07:37 AM

Howdy ODOG from the western part of the state

odog · 11-19-2007, 11:45 AM

Hey hows the western part of the state doin. Maybe going that way next month, may have some rock to blowup

towards Kuna.

BurnoutNova · 11-19-2007, 06:22 PM

looks like theres only 1 towhook on the front? it looks like a 69-72 also

11-15-2007, 10:12 PM	#1
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	67 K 20 17inch split rims On my 67 K20 I have 17 inch split rim wheels. I got the truck from my father in law. His dad bought it new in 67. They never changed a thing on it other than the steering box, which is a whole other question. Are these truly stock wheels, did they offer such a thing back then? I would like to keep them as they are kinda cool.

11-15-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Are you sure they are 17"? I have the original split rims on my 1970 k20 and they are 16.5" Either way I would say they probably original. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited Last edited by Ace in the hole; 11-15-2007 at 10:22 PM.

11-15-2007, 10:25 PM	#3
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Yeah I'm pretty sure. My father in law said they always had trouble finding 17" tires for it. I looked at the number on the tires, 7.5 - 17. Guess they are stock huh

11-15-2007, 10:27 PM	#4
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Also, search around for info on split rims. You will find when you want to get new tires that only a few tire places will deal with them because of the dangers involved when seating the tires. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

11-15-2007, 10:43 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Truck tire places do split rims.You just need that cage to be safe.Yes,they did make larger rims in the `60s for 4wds.UPS ran Chevys and they ran the tall rims. __________________ "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 ~

11-15-2007, 10:48 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims '67's have a lot of carry over parts from older models. and its possible they are factory. My '67 C-30 came factory with 17.5" 1 piece budd wheels, which are not real common. You can buy the reproduction 7.5 - 17 tires from the site below. http://www.hotrodhanks.com/products/tires __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-16-2007, 04:23 PM	#7
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Yeah they're stock, my 68 had them. I've got about 10 spare ones kicking around.

11-16-2007, 11:18 PM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,143	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims '67 Chevy, 1Ton w/17" split rims. Please ignore the Ford wheels & hubcaps that the PO ran...but, he did save the originals. Pretty cool with those little "dog dish" hubcaps. Attached Images

11-16-2007, 11:30 PM	#12
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,380	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Yes, The 17" split rim wheel was always an option on 3/4 and 1 ton pickups up untill 1968.The 17" 3 piece could handle more weight than the 16" 2 piece and the 17.5" one piece wheels.Truck tire shops only for working on them. This country was built with split rim trucks hauling millions of miles long before the tubeless rims came on to the scene.Many construction trucks and trailers still use them today. In the sixties, the GM 15" 3 piece (1960-1965) was recalled because they broke when overloaded.The solution was to replace them with 15" 2 piece rims.The other designs were safe if properly installed by trained personnel.

11-17-2007, 04:42 AM	#14
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims The military still uses them, as long as they are in a cage when aired up they are fine. The reason they were called suicide rims was because people would not get the rims seated properly and would sit on the rim while airing it up. the inner rim would blow off sending the person sitting on the tire up into the air and into peril __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

11-17-2007, 08:43 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims As mentioned,there are two types with the later design being more safe.I had a tough little truck in CA.A `55 2nd 8-lug shortbed with 15" split rims.On unpaved roads hauling loads the clincher style become the "split" rim and the split rims hold up.As the roads became mostly paved the split rims became less popular,not so much about safety.I never really heard about them being so unsafe until they stopped beind offered on new trucks.Maybe once radials started being used on trucks had something to do about it.Although,UPS trucks running these rims were some of the first trucks I know of that started using radials (Michelins,the first radial).My dad bought 16" Michelins for our Land Rover in`69.That was the early days of radials. __________________ "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 ~

11-18-2007, 07:07 PM	#16
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,380	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims There were many wheel options from 1960 to 1968 for 3/4 and 1 tons. The 19.5" one piece wheel would be a great choice on low geared trucks. This 19.5 wheel and tire combo is 33" tall and has a period correct tubeless Michlin X radial.It allows you to keep the small dog dish hubcaps, and run a modern tubeless radial.Tire shops will now love you. Attached Images

11-18-2007, 07:20 PM	#17
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,380	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Here is a view of the size 8R 19.5 = tall and narrow. Attached Images

11-18-2007, 08:36 PM	#19
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims I will try to get pics of the truck and rims on tonight or tommorrow. havnt had time to do much to it lately. Have been busy with work.

11-18-2007, 08:52 PM	#20
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims I have a 72 custom camper truck with 17" rims on it. I will have to check the tag and see if it says anything about them. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto



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11-18-2007, 10:19 PM	#21
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Ok here are a few pics, my camera battery crapped out on me but I will get more in the morning Attached Images

11-18-2007, 10:21 PM	#22
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims The front wheels are off an old international 3/4 pickup. Had to have something to drive it back from Montana on. Back ones are the splits and two more by the garage.

11-19-2007, 07:37 AM	#23
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Howdy ODOG from the western part of the state __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

11-19-2007, 11:45 AM	#24
odog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wendell, Idaho Posts: 608	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims Hey hows the western part of the state doin. Maybe going that way next month, may have some rock to blowup towards Kuna.

11-19-2007, 06:22 PM	#25
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: 67 K 20 17inch split rims looks like theres only 1 towhook on the front? it looks like a 69-72 also

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