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lazygaurd · 04-11-2003, 02:45 AM

I was looking at a 68 1 ton dually that was for sale the other day, only problem is it needs rubber. Normally that is not a concern however this truck has 18" ols style stock wheels. Still has split rims front and back, but I have never seen 18" stock wheels on one of these. Is this very common? What would a set of 16.5's be worth? I priced out the 18's and it was $800.00 just for the rear.

**Joesjunk** · 04-11-2003, 10:54 AM

I have a 72 1ton with 18" wheels. I would get some 16" new take offs (or something like that) Tires are cheaper and easier to get. Remember that your 68 will have 1/2" lug studs, not 9/16" like 71 and newer.

Longhorn Man · 04-11-2003, 03:45 PM

Stay away from the 16.5 if you can, they will cost as much as the 18s here in a couple more years.

jcueckert13 · 04-11-2003, 05:41 PM

get rid of the split rims unless ya have a death wish. 16s are the way to go jbut ya might want to keep the old rims hidden away for a full resto

04-11-2003, 02:45 AM	#1
lazygaurd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Posts: 492	any info appreciated I was looking at a 68 1 ton dually that was for sale the other day, only problem is it needs rubber. Normally that is not a concern however this truck has 18" ols style stock wheels. Still has split rims front and back, but I have never seen 18" stock wheels on one of these. Is this very common? What would a set of 16.5's be worth? I priced out the 18's and it was $800.00 just for the rear.

04-11-2003, 10:54 AM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	I have a 72 1ton with 18" wheels. I would get some 16" new take offs (or something like that) Tires are cheaper and easier to get. Remember that your 68 will have 1/2" lug studs, not 9/16" like 71 and newer. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-11-2003, 05:41 PM	#4
jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	get rid of the split rims unless ya have a death wish. 16s are the way to go jbut ya might want to keep the old rims hidden away for a full resto __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

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04-11-2003, 03:45 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Stay away from the 16.5 if you can, they will cost as much as the 18s here in a couple more years.



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