16 inch tires on 16.5 wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mike C · 02-10-2015, 09:32 PM

Based on the shape of the 16.5 bead, the older aluminum wheels might be able to have a 16" safety bead machined into them. Would need a big lathe though.

People wanting big rig wheels on HD trucks will take a 19.5 and turn it down to take a 19" tire. But right size/right tire that scenario. 19.5 tires don't exactly ride smooth on a 1 ton pickup since they are made for about 3 times the weight at least.

22.5's are turned down to 22's as well. But those big rig wheels have a LOT of extra meat to work with.

02-10-2015, 09:32 PM	#30
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 16 inch tires on 16.5 wheels? Based on the shape of the 16.5 bead, the older aluminum wheels might be able to have a 16" safety bead machined into them. Would need a big lathe though. People wanting big rig wheels on HD trucks will take a 19.5 and turn it down to take a 19" tire. But right size/right tire that scenario. 19.5 tires don't exactly ride smooth on a 1 ton pickup since they are made for about 3 times the weight at least. 22.5's are turned down to 22's as well. But those big rig wheels have a LOT of extra meat to work with. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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