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**too much stuff** · 08-02-2011, 10:51 PM

I picked up a set of 16.5x9.75 6 lug aluminum slot wheels. This is the first set i have noticed in all my years. Anybody else have or seen a set? Maybe i just never paid attention before...

**70cst** · 08-02-2011, 11:21 PM

Pics would help ...

**special-K** · 08-03-2011, 07:16 AM

They were somewhat common in the early to mid-70s. Although back then fairly common didn't mean you'd see more than a few trucks with them. It's like how the floatation tire option (10.00 tires) came mounted on 16.5 steel wheels. The funny thing back then,though,is it was fairly common to see 15" 8-lug wheels too. I have had both on trucks. The 16.5 6-lugs were steel. That is definitely an unusual set to find today.

CG · 08-03-2011, 09:48 AM

Too bad they seem to be slowly phasing out 16.5 tires, because there sure a lot of cool old wheels showing up. A lot of people would like to go back to the period look.

BurnoutNova · 08-03-2011, 04:14 PM

Special-K, speaking of rare wheels... How common are the 8" wide 8 lug 16.5" steel wheels? They are just like the later 70's K20 wheels but they are wider.

I recently bought some and the guy told me they came on his 72 K20 that he bought new. I was wondering if they were in fact an option in 72 or if they were later?

72freak · 08-03-2011, 04:18 PM

Here are the ones I put on my Longhorn a year or so ago. I see them for sale every now and then. 8 lug, 16.5 9.5

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2011, 05:23 PM

I had a set of the old 6 bolt ones and they are super rare to see. Even still, I couldn't hardly give them away for some reason.

**special-K** · 08-03-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

Special-K, speaking of rare wheels... How common are the 8" wide 8 lug 16.5" steel wheels? They are just like the later 70's K20 wheels but they are wider.

I recently bought some and the guy told me they came on his 72 K20 that he bought new. I was wondering if they were in fact an option in 72 or if they were later?

They actually were a factory option. You'd order those when you ordered the 10.00-16.5 "flotation tire" option. They are pretty hard to come by and sought after by those who know what to look for. They've been phasing out 16.5 tires for about 20 years now. Meanwhile a zillion queer new sizes have come around. I just don't see them going anywhere since tire companies don't seem to mind taking on such a variety of diameters. There was really no need to and they did. anyway.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2011, 06:46 PM

This spring I tried to purchase 33x12.50x16.5 BFG All terrains and there was only 1 in stock in any ware house and no known time to produce more. I couldn't believe it.

CG · 08-03-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

This spring I tried to purchase 33x12.50x16.5 BFG All terrains and there was only 1 in stock in any ware house and no known time to produce more. I couldn't believe it.

That sucks. I better take good care of the ones on my truck (they still have the little nubs on em) I was thinking about picking up one for a spare.

**special-K** · 08-03-2011, 09:51 PM

I hope BFG doesn't bug out on us. It's hard to believe companies can make such low production tires as the crap you see on donks,yet can't supply tires to all the thousands of trucks out there with factory wheels.

bmfm64 · 08-03-2011, 09:56 PM

I got a set on a 4x4 70 blazer I bought back in about 02 they were 6 lug 15x12. They had a big set of old Mickey Thompson 35s on them. I had a guy drive 350 miles for them and he paid 500 bucks for them even though the tires were shot and the rims needed to be polished.

CG · 08-03-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I hope BFG doesn't bug out on us. It's hard to believe companies can make such low production tires as the crap you see on donks,yet can't supply tires to all the thousands of trucks out there with factory wheels.

That is an excellent point. I never thought about it that way.

**too much stuff** · 08-03-2011, 11:06 PM

I will try to get a pic with some info cast into the back in the next day or so.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-04-2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I hope BFG doesn't bug out on us. It's hard to believe companies can make such low production tires as the crap you see on donks,yet can't supply tires to all the thousands of trucks out there with factory wheels.

I'm sure they will build them if there becomes enough need for them, which there has to be. Truck pullers are going through this right now with Interco. They quit making the Truxxus STS in 33x14.5 and 36x14.50 in any rim. It is crazy. They finally got like 100 orders and then made a run of them. That may be what it'll come to for our 16.5's. I even tried finding coopers that were hiding in ware houses. But I didn't want to spend the money to have 4 mismatched tires. Luckily I found 4 really nice 33x12.5x16.5 and turbine wheels for $500 on CL. When these tires are worn out, I may be stuck going with 18's or 20's. Just an FYI, tire manufacturers are starting to phase 16" tires too. That is a bad deal too!

**special-K** · 08-04-2011, 06:01 AM

Just stupid. Cange for the better is a good thing. Change for the sake of change or,even worse,the sake of marketing is just plain ass-9.

*project 67 sub* · 08-04-2011, 07:02 AM

^^^ so true, couldn't have said it better myself

Grimpala · 08-04-2011, 11:46 AM

http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/2507083124.html

I just picked these up for my burb. I don't know that I've ever seen an 8 lug 15" wheel in person before.

I already have a set just like them but they are all 15x 8.5" and 6 lug. I'm saving them for when I can build/buy a 70 SWB.

BurnoutNova · 08-04-2011, 04:43 PM

Humvee's still use 16.5" wheels, so they will be around for a while I bet, and I am planning on using some of the Humvee take offs you can get online for like 80$ each online.

I think they are less popular because of bead retention. At least offroad guys complain when they air down on 16.5's they can pop the beads easily because of the odd bead design many steel 16.5's have.

**too much stuff** · 08-04-2011, 09:34 PM

Update pics... Cast on the back side is:superior industries, superdrag I, van nuys calif.
16.5 x 9.75.
The bonus was the 33" tires.
Can anyone date these at all?

cstanley · 08-04-2011, 09:49 PM

I actually have a set like that on my sportbird blazer. 6 lug. Mine are 15s though. I had to remove a little material from my disc brake brackets up front. Love em, tho.
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**too much stuff** · 08-05-2011, 11:16 PM

Anyone have any info on these? Approx date? 70s would be my guess.

ed2552 · 08-05-2011, 11:34 PM

You guys think find 16.5's was hard, try finding 17.5's!!!! I had to go to 16's, lol.

08-02-2011, 10:51 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Odd slot wheels? I picked up a set of 16.5x9.75 6 lug aluminum slot wheels. This is the first set i have noticed in all my years. Anybody else have or seen a set? Maybe i just never paid attention before... __________________ 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

08-02-2011, 11:21 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Odd slot wheels? Pics would help ... __________________ 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!

08-03-2011, 07:16 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Odd slot wheels? They were somewhat common in the early to mid-70s. Although back then fairly common didn't mean you'd see more than a few trucks with them. It's like how the floatation tire option (10.00 tires) came mounted on 16.5 steel wheels. The funny thing back then,though,is it was fairly common to see 15" 8-lug wheels too. I have had both on trucks. The 16.5 6-lugs were steel. That is definitely an unusual set to find today. __________________ "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 ~

08-03-2011, 09:48 AM	#4
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08-03-2011, 04:14 PM	#5
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Odd slot wheels? Special-K, speaking of rare wheels... How common are the 8" wide 8 lug 16.5" steel wheels? They are just like the later 70's K20 wheels but they are wider. I recently bought some and the guy told me they came on his 72 K20 that he bought new. I was wondering if they were in fact an option in 72 or if they were later?

08-03-2011, 04:18 PM	#6
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Odd slot wheels? Here are the ones I put on my Longhorn a year or so ago. I see them for sale every now and then. 8 lug, 16.5 9.5 Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 08-04-2011 at 07:24 AM.

08-03-2011, 05:23 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Odd slot wheels? I had a set of the old 6 bolt ones and they are super rare to see. Even still, I couldn't hardly give them away for some reason. __________________ 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.*

08-03-2011, 06:46 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Odd slot wheels? This spring I tried to purchase 33x12.50x16.5 BFG All terrains and there was only 1 in stock in any ware house and no known time to produce more. I couldn't believe it. __________________ 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.*

08-03-2011, 09:51 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Odd slot wheels? I hope BFG doesn't bug out on us. It's hard to believe companies can make such low production tires as the crap you see on donks,yet can't supply tires to all the thousands of trucks out there with factory wheels. __________________ "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 ~

08-03-2011, 09:56 PM	#12
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Odd slot wheels? I got a set on a 4x4 70 blazer I bought back in about 02 they were 6 lug 15x12. They had a big set of old Mickey Thompson 35s on them. I had a guy drive 350 miles for them and he paid 500 bucks for them even though the tires were shot and the rims needed to be polished.

08-03-2011, 11:06 PM	#14
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Re: Odd slot wheels? I will try to get a pic with some info cast into the back in the next day or so. __________________ 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

08-04-2011, 06:01 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Odd slot wheels? Just stupid. Cange for the better is a good thing. Change for the sake of change or,even worse,the sake of marketing is just plain ass-9. __________________ "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 ~

08-04-2011, 07:02 AM	#17
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Odd slot wheels? ^^^ so true, couldn't have said it better myself

08-04-2011, 11:46 AM	#18
Grimpala Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 84	Re: Odd slot wheels? http://fresno.craigslist.org/pts/2507083124.html I just picked these up for my burb. I don't know that I've ever seen an 8 lug 15" wheel in person before. I already have a set just like them but they are all 15x 8.5" and 6 lug. I'm saving them for when I can build/buy a 70 SWB.

08-04-2011, 04:43 PM	#19
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Odd slot wheels? Humvee's still use 16.5" wheels, so they will be around for a while I bet, and I am planning on using some of the Humvee take offs you can get online for like 80$ each online. I think they are less popular because of bead retention. At least offroad guys complain when they air down on 16.5's they can pop the beads easily because of the odd bead design many steel 16.5's have.



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08-04-2011, 09:34 PM	#20
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Re: Odd slot wheels? Update pics... Cast on the back side is:superior industries, superdrag I, van nuys calif. 16.5 x 9.75. The bonus was the 33" tires. Can anyone date these at all? Attached Images __________________ 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

08-04-2011, 09:49 PM	#21
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Odd slot wheels? I actually have a set like that on my sportbird blazer. 6 lug. Mine are 15s though. I had to remove a little material from my disc brake brackets up front. Love em, tho. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

08-05-2011, 11:16 PM	#22
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,764	Re: Odd slot wheels? Anyone have any info on these? Approx date? 70s would be my guess. __________________ 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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