16.5 rims/tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

telmesumpm · 03-31-2001, 12:16 PM

Dude! i'm gettin nailed to the wall here. have ya'll seen the price of 16.5 tires lately??? $107 a piece! i'm feelin kinda victimized. i mean, the least they could've done is lube me up first! i think it might have been cheaper for me to buy a set of 16" rims and tires than just 16.5 tires. lemme know if ya'll have any suggestions. this truck is a 3/4 ton so it has 8 lugs on it....hard to find a good lookin set of rims for it. i don't have the cash to swap to a different lug pattern, so any good places to find rims, holler at me...thanx

mtdave2 · 03-31-2001, 12:20 PM

well it sucks huh.. i pondered going with the 15 inch rim and getting a tall tire. guess it would work but would it be cheaper.????????

BadAzz70PU · 03-31-2001, 12:24 PM

Summit has US Wheels 97 series (chrome steel wheels) for 62 (16.5x8.25) and 67 (16.5x9.75) and they have 26 series for 70 and 72 (same sizes). They also have a lot of other wheels but they cost more. Good luck.

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1970 C10 LWB
-Worked 350
-Dropped
-Tangier Orange Paint
Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com
College student at Clemson (SC)
Home in Langhorne Pa

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DennyB · 03-31-2001, 12:32 PM

I bought a set of 8.5x16.5 Cooper radials about a year back for $400 from the Tire Farm (mounted and balanced).
I would part with the set (4) for $200 with a trade in of orig rims (not split rims)......But shipping across the country would be a killer!

Denny

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Toms River NJ
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71 custom 20 - 307 3onthetree-bone stock
56 working Street rod (under construction)
92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes)

" Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm
not too sure about the former." - Albert Einstein

Richard J · 03-31-2001, 03:18 PM

Don't know what size or brand you're talking about, but you should check Goodyear. A year ago they quoted me $200 each. That was $40 more per tire than my old Goodyears. They did last a long time, but that was to much. I settled for a pair of 33X12.50R16.5 General's for $238 out the door. A year old and still look new. They only have a D rating but I never haul any load for any distance.

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1967 GMC 292 3/4 small window 4spd
1965 Corvair Corsa conv. 4spd
1969 Roadrunner 440 orig. owner 4 spd
1987 Corvette coupe over drive 4+3

BadAzz70PU · 03-31-2001, 03:26 PM

Oops, I misread your question. I thought you said wheels. My bad.

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2001, 10:34 PM

where you at? I have a set of 2,000 mile old, 16.5X9.50 Good year workhorse tires on my wrecked truck. Mounted and balanced, cost me 400, I'll let you get them for 200. They are on plain stock white wheels, non split ring. E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com if you are interested. I'm in Central Texas.

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'69 G.M.C. 350 W/a heluva cam and nice stance. Still a beater though. If you're into the Longhorn trucks, check out my site, at<A HREF="http://geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752
" TARGET=_blank>http://geocities.yahoo.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752
</A>

72LNGHRN · 03-31-2001, 11:19 PM

dont knoe where your from but out here in AZ I purchased a set of 9.50/16.5s for $75.00 a piece and there good tires Ive got about ten thousand miles on them and there the best tires Ive bought for this truck.The tires were purchased at a Discount tire store dont know if they have them where your at?

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72LONGHORN 350 CI TURBO 400 A/C P/S P/B HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES.
TUCSON,AZ.

telmesumpm · 04-01-2001, 07:27 PM

i'm in baton rouge, louisiana...i'd be willin to buy a set of those tires. the rims i have are aftermarket though...they are american racing, i think, they are brushed(smooth) w/ the rivets along the outside edge. they are 16.5's and i kinda like em. if ya'll would be willin to part with just the tires then i would definitely be game. thanx for the help....my e-mail address is telmesumpm@hotmail.com later.nate

Longhorn Man · 04-01-2001, 09:43 PM

How wide are the rims? If they are more than 7 inches wide, the tires won't fit. (That's what the tire dealer told me anyways)

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'69 G.M.C. 350 W/a heluva cam and nice stance. Still a beater though. If you're into the Longhorn trucks, check out my site, at<A HREF="http://geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752
" TARGET=_blank>http://geocities.yahoo.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752
</A>

telmesumpm · 04-03-2001, 06:44 PM

i think they are wider than 7"...thanx for the offer though!

72crew · 04-03-2001, 08:43 PM

You think $107.00 a piece is alot for tires???? That is DIRT cheap for 16.5 tires, I just bought tires for my truck at $230.00 a peice, my wheels were another $255.00 a piece, so I figure in tires and wheels alone I am pushing $2000.00....

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72 Chevy 4x4 SWB crewcab
TPI Vette 350
700r4/205 x-fer
4" lift 35" Swampers/Weld wheels
98 grey Suburban interior Black-n-Beautiful
1972 C10 2wd pickup
Bend, Oregon ------------------

03-31-2001, 12:16 PM	#1
telmesumpm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: BR,LA Posts: 40	16.5 rims/tires Dude! i'm gettin nailed to the wall here. have ya'll seen the price of 16.5 tires lately??? $107 a piece! i'm feelin kinda victimized. i mean, the least they could've done is lube me up first! i think it might have been cheaper for me to buy a set of 16" rims and tires than just 16.5 tires. lemme know if ya'll have any suggestions. this truck is a 3/4 ton so it has 8 lugs on it....hard to find a good lookin set of rims for it. i don't have the cash to swap to a different lug pattern, so any good places to find rims, holler at me...thanx

03-31-2001, 12:20 PM	#2
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	well it sucks huh.. i pondered going with the 15 inch rim and getting a tall tire. guess it would work but would it be cheaper.???????? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

03-31-2001, 12:24 PM	#3
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	Summit has US Wheels 97 series (chrome steel wheels) for 62 (16.5x8.25) and 67 (16.5x9.75) and they have 26 series for 70 and 72 (same sizes). They also have a lot of other wheels but they cost more. Good luck. ------------------ 1970 C10 LWB -Worked 350 -Dropped -Tangier Orange Paint Visit my Web Site: www.low70.com College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa [This message has been edited by BadAzz70PU (edited 03-31-2001).] __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

03-31-2001, 12:32 PM	#4
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	I bought a set of 8.5x16.5 Cooper radials about a year back for $400 from the Tire Farm (mounted and balanced). I would part with the set (4) for $200 with a trade in of orig rims (not split rims)......But shipping across the country would be a killer! Denny ------------------ Toms River NJ -------------------- 71 custom 20 - 307 3onthetree-bone stock 56 working Street rod (under construction) 92 Olds 98 land yhat..(wifes) " Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not too sure about the former." - Albert Einstein __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

03-31-2001, 03:18 PM	#5
Richard J Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Saugus,CA Posts: 152	Don't know what size or brand you're talking about, but you should check Goodyear. A year ago they quoted me $200 each. That was $40 more per tire than my old Goodyears. They did last a long time, but that was to much. I settled for a pair of 33X12.50R16.5 General's for $238 out the door. A year old and still look new. They only have a D rating but I never haul any load for any distance. ------------------ 1967 GMC 292 3/4 small window 4spd 1965 Corvair Corsa conv. 4spd 1969 Roadrunner 440 orig. owner 4 spd 1987 Corvette coupe over drive 4+3 __________________ 1967 GMC 292 3/4 small window 4spd 1965 Corvair Corsa conv. 4spd 1969 Roadrunner 440 orig. owner 4 spd 1987 Corvette coupe over drive 4+3

03-31-2001, 03:26 PM	#6
BadAzz70PU Long Lost Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Clemson SC/ Langhorne Pa Posts: 1,183	Oops, I misread your question. I thought you said wheels. My bad. __________________ Tony 1970 C10 LWB -14.09 @ 96mph Web Site 1995 Eclipse GSX -15.46 @ 88mph (stock, not for long) College student at Clemson (SC) Home in Langhorne Pa

03-31-2001, 10:34 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	where you at? I have a set of 2,000 mile old, 16.5X9.50 Good year workhorse tires on my wrecked truck. Mounted and balanced, cost me 400, I'll let you get them for 200. They are on plain stock white wheels, non split ring. E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com if you are interested. I'm in Central Texas. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350 W/a heluva cam and nice stance. Still a beater though. If you're into the Longhorn trucks, check out my site, at<A HREF="http://geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752 " TARGET=_blank>http://geocities.yahoo.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752 </A>

03-31-2001, 11:19 PM	#8
72LNGHRN Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Tucson AZ USA Posts: 241	dont knoe where your from but out here in AZ I purchased a set of 9.50/16.5s for $75.00 a piece and there good tires Ive got about ten thousand miles on them and there the best tires Ive bought for this truck.The tires were purchased at a Discount tire store dont know if they have them where your at? ------------------ 72LONGHORN 350 CI TURBO 400 A/C P/S P/B HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. TUCSON,AZ. __________________ 72LONGHORN 350 CI TURBO 400 A/C P/S P/B HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES. TUCSON,AZ. 2005 4X4 DODGE RAM 1500 "HEMI"LARAMIE 1961 OLDS DYNAMIC 88 394 4BBL UNDER CONST.

04-01-2001, 07:27 PM	#9
telmesumpm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: BR,LA Posts: 40	i'm in baton rouge, louisiana...i'd be willin to buy a set of those tires. the rims i have are aftermarket though...they are american racing, i think, they are brushed(smooth) w/ the rivets along the outside edge. they are 16.5's and i kinda like em. if ya'll would be willin to part with just the tires then i would definitely be game. thanx for the help....my e-mail address is telmesumpm@hotmail.com later.nate

04-01-2001, 09:43 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	How wide are the rims? If they are more than 7 inches wide, the tires won't fit. (That's what the tire dealer told me anyways) ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350 W/a heluva cam and nice stance. Still a beater though. If you're into the Longhorn trucks, check out my site, at<A HREF="http://geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752 " TARGET=_blank>http://geocities.yahoo.com/MotorCity/Flats/8752 </A>

04-03-2001, 06:44 PM	#11
telmesumpm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: BR,LA Posts: 40	i think they are wider than 7"...thanx for the offer though!

04-03-2001, 08:43 PM	#12
72crew Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: bend, OR USA Posts: 156	You think $107.00 a piece is alot for tires???? That is DIRT cheap for 16.5 tires, I just bought tires for my truck at $230.00 a peice, my wheels were another $255.00 a piece, so I figure in tires and wheels alone I am pushing $2000.00.... ------------------ 72 Chevy 4x4 SWB crewcab TPI Vette 350 700r4/205 x-fer 4" lift 35" Swampers/Weld wheels 98 grey Suburban interior Black-n-Beautiful 1972 C10 2wd pickup Bend, Oregon ------------------ __________________ 72 Chevy 4x4 SWB crewcab TPI Vette 350 700r4/205 x-fer 4" lift 35" Swampers/Weld wheels 98 grey Suburban interior Black-n-Beautiful 1970 K5 Blazer Bend, Oregon ------------------

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