SPID 16.5 Wheel Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blackhawkip · 10-21-2012, 08:06 PM

I am assuming that the SPID for my truck indicates it originally came with the 16.5x9.75 wheel option. I have always thought that the "10.00-16.5-6 PR ON-" indicated this fact and that it came with "6 ply rated" tires.

Is this correct? I am looking to put it back to a more original look.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

**Stocker** · 10-21-2012, 08:52 PM

I'll be interested to see what the answer is, but I suspect it won't involve factory 9.75" width wheels. Those would be the correct width for 12.00 -16.5 tires, while 10.00 -16.5s typically mount on 8.25" wheels.

blackhawkip · 10-21-2012, 10:12 PM

Good point. Does anyone have a SPID stating the 12.00-16.5-6 PR? That might be the answer.

SS Tim · 10-21-2012, 10:22 PM

Sorry Guys,
The 10.00-16.6/C (6PR) On-Off Road tires coded RR2 were offered only with the 8.25" wheels in '72. There were also the R79 highway tires as well for K10, K20. C20 and C30s. Didn't check but they were also available on Blazers as I recall. The reason you have it listed three times with three different codes were as Fronts, Rears and Spare. These replaced the default tires. On a K series they had to match. On a C series you could see these just on the rear with smaller fronts or a similar matching size Highway tread, The R79s. The spare could be ordered to match either axle or even as a bare wheel in some cases.

blackhawkip · 10-21-2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks for the insight! Were these tires the Firestone hi-traction type tires? I've only found one place that in Nebraska that sells the bias traction truck tire. TireRack only sells the BFG A/T now.

Does anyone have any ideas where you can buy "original" bias truck tires? Any experience with Nebraska Tire?

**Stocker** · 10-21-2012, 11:19 PM

Have you tried Coker Tires?

**LockDoc** · 10-21-2012, 11:43 PM

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The only thing my 3/4 ton, '68 CST/Custom Camper lists on the SPID is the spare tire but they are all 8.25's.

LockDoc

SS Tim · 10-22-2012, 12:22 AM

Actually that code is for literally a bare wheel 16.5 x 8.25". Interesting no tires are specified but then sometimes things were left off SPIDS. Love the notation on the mud and snow tires at 27550, pure character.

**special-K** · 10-22-2012, 11:05 PM

Must have left the optional 10.00-16.5 tires off the SPID and only listed the spare wheel.

SS Tim · 10-22-2012, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Must have left the optional 10.00-16.5 tires off the SPID and only listed the spare wheel.

Wouldn't be the first one. I've done a number of Custom camper SPIDs that don't reflect tires on trucks that required an upgrade.

Then there are plants like Batimore that don't list trim codes. Guess if you can read the SPID you could ID the interior. :-)

10-21-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
blackhawkip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 212	SPID 16.5 Wheel Question I am assuming that the SPID for my truck indicates it originally came with the 16.5x9.75 wheel option. I have always thought that the "10.00-16.5-6 PR ON-" indicated this fact and that it came with "6 ply rated" tires. Is this correct? I am looking to put it back to a more original look. Any help would be greatly appreciated Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4wd 1972 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Cheyenne Super K30 (sold) 1972 Cheyenne Super Shortbed w/402bb (sold) 1972 Custom/Deluxe 2wd Suburban w/402bb (sold) plus too many others.....

10-21-2012, 08:52 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question I'll be interested to see what the answer is, but I suspect it won't involve factory 9.75" width wheels. Those would be the correct width for 12.00 -16.5 tires, while 10.00 -16.5s typically mount on 8.25" wheels. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-21-2012, 10:12 PM	#3
blackhawkip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 212	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question Good point. Does anyone have a SPID stating the 12.00-16.5-6 PR? That might be the answer. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4wd 1972 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Cheyenne Super K30 (sold) 1972 Cheyenne Super Shortbed w/402bb (sold) 1972 Custom/Deluxe 2wd Suburban w/402bb (sold) plus too many others.....

10-21-2012, 10:22 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question Sorry Guys, The 10.00-16.6/C (6PR) On-Off Road tires coded RR2 were offered only with the 8.25" wheels in '72. There were also the R79 highway tires as well for K10, K20. C20 and C30s. Didn't check but they were also available on Blazers as I recall. The reason you have it listed three times with three different codes were as Fronts, Rears and Spare. These replaced the default tires. On a K series they had to match. On a C series you could see these just on the rear with smaller fronts or a similar matching size Highway tread, The R79s. The spare could be ordered to match either axle or even as a bare wheel in some cases. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by SS Tim; 10-21-2012 at 10:35 PM. Reason: mising image

10-21-2012, 10:35 PM	#5
blackhawkip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 212	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question Thanks for the insight! Were these tires the Firestone hi-traction type tires? I've only found one place that in Nebraska that sells the bias traction truck tire. TireRack only sells the BFG A/T now. Does anyone have any ideas where you can buy "original" bias truck tires? Any experience with Nebraska Tire? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4wd 1972 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Cheyenne Super K30 (sold) 1972 Cheyenne Super Shortbed w/402bb (sold) 1972 Custom/Deluxe 2wd Suburban w/402bb (sold) plus too many others.....

10-21-2012, 11:19 PM	#6
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question Have you tried Coker Tires? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-21-2012, 11:43 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question - The only thing my 3/4 ton, '68 CST/Custom Camper lists on the SPID is the spare tire but they are all 8.25's. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-22-2012, 12:22 AM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question Actually that code is for literally a bare wheel 16.5 x 8.25". Interesting no tires are specified but then sometimes things were left off SPIDS. Love the notation on the mud and snow tires at 27550, pure character. __________________ 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

10-22-2012, 11:05 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: SPID 16.5 Wheel Question Must have left the optional 10.00-16.5 tires off the SPID and only listed the spare wheel. __________________ "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 ~

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