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Longhorn Man · 01-31-2011, 07:43 PM

I have no clue on the blue paint... I'm sure someone around here can tell you though.

into69z · 01-31-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I always run 9.75s but needed 8.25s for a project. I put together a set one wheel at a time and it took a while. As I recall,I already had one that was the original spare up under the '72 K/20 Cheyenne Super I bought in '91. I got one from Sakontr in Minnesota (I think that's where he is),a pair at a swap meet but one had questionable rust on the bead surface,and the final one I swapped an 8.25 clip-type to a guy from Jersey. So one came from California,two from Vermont,one from Minnesota,and one from New Jersey. They're powdercoated and ready for wheels now:

Wheels make me happy.

special-K-are chevy/ford/dodge all the same when it comes to these 8 lug wheels? Thanks Steve

**72 Super** · 01-31-2011, 08:35 PM

Nice score on the wheels. I have heard Krylon True Blue #1910 is a close match for the hub caps.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-31-2011, 09:39 PM

Nice score! I'd like to find a set of these as well. Someone else already posted about how expensive these 16.5's are. I have found it is harder to find a 33x12.50x16.5 than any other size in the 16.5 line up, and that is probably the most sought after. It just takes some searching to find a good price and what you want in 16.5's anymore.

**special-K** · 02-01-2011, 08:51 AM

From what I've seen,in 4wd sizes from 12.50/33-up) 16.5s are the cheapest tire for 8-lug trucks. Go to www.4wpw.com and check 16"-17". As with the bigger diameters with any size tire,the less tire/larger hole the more you pay. Except 16.5s,they are cheaper than 16s. I used 12.50/35 or it's equivalent 315/75s and also looked for height & width dimensions.
I have never had a problem using any 8-lug wheel that bolted to my truck,no matter which brand it was supposed to be for.
I've always liked these wheels,always in 9.75 until this latest set. I have run them...

White:

Black:

Silver:

72Cheyenne454 · 02-01-2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Nice score on the wheels. I have heard Krylon True Blue #1910 is a close match for the hub caps.

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.

Miles

01-31-2011, 07:43 PM	#26
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 I have no clue on the blue paint... I'm sure someone around here can tell you though.

01-31-2011, 08:35 PM	#28
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Nice score on the wheels. I have heard Krylon True Blue #1910 is a close match for the hub caps. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

01-31-2011, 09:39 PM	#29
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 Nice score! I'd like to find a set of these as well. Someone else already posted about how expensive these 16.5's are. I have found it is harder to find a 33x12.50x16.5 than any other size in the 16.5 line up, and that is probably the most sought after. It just takes some searching to find a good price and what you want in 16.5's anymore. __________________ 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.*

02-01-2011, 08:51 AM	#30
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Jackpot... found a set of 16.5 wheels and caps for my K20 From what I've seen,in 4wd sizes from 12.50/33-up) 16.5s are the cheapest tire for 8-lug trucks. Go to www.4wpw.com and check 16"-17". As with the bigger diameters with any size tire,the less tire/larger hole the more you pay. Except 16.5s,they are cheaper than 16s. I used 12.50/35 or it's equivalent 315/75s and also looked for height & width dimensions. I have never had a problem using any 8-lug wheel that bolted to my truck,no matter which brand it was supposed to be for. I've always liked these wheels,always in 9.75 until this latest set. I have run them... White: Black: Silver: __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-01-2011 at 08:57 AM.

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