Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CCCC · 06-25-2009, 06:25 PM

Even with all of the Chevs and GMCs that have been hanging around here for so long I have never seen or had one with factory 6 hole 16 inch wheels - but a good friend says they exist and he needs some. Please help with my ignorance - when were such wheels common (are they still?) and on which trucks were they installed? Where should a guy look for them?

Any help will be appreciated.
CCCC

factorystock · 06-25-2009, 06:52 PM

They were not a common option for the average buyer. Usually found to the heavy duty 1/2 tons with the optional heavy duty springs. The 16" wheel pictured is the 1962 thru 1970 2WD version.The mid 70's 4x4 disc brake 1/2 ton version has a different design but should work.

ChevLoRay · 06-25-2009, 07:07 PM

The 16-inch wheel was a staple of GM 1/2-ton trucks for decades. They may not be more than 5-inches wide, but they exist. An early "upgrade" for any Chevy built 1929 and later with a 6-hole wheel pattern, was to get the 6-hole 15's from the mid-50's and put 'em on. I had a friend in high school who had a '29 Chevy coupe that he bought for $100 (1962), then had painted with Pontiac Honduras Maroon. The wheels were off of a '56 Chevy pickup, and really made it look nice.

**too much stuff** · 06-25-2009, 07:14 PM

I know where there is a set on a 72 blazer and i am pretty sure it was on the option list. The owner does not want to sell however...

RED72blazer · 06-25-2009, 08:15 PM

I've been looking for a set for my 72 K5 for 8 years. and haven't seen any yet.

Longhorn Man · 06-25-2009, 10:22 PM

seen them once, and the owner didn't even realize his truck was wearing them.... 71/72 red short step 4X4 if memory serves.

CCCC · 06-25-2009, 10:52 PM

Thanks for the responses so far - no wonder I have not seen any around here. Sounds like my buddy will need to take a careful tour through a junkyard that has a lot of older Chevs/GMCs.
CCCC

jeffspower · 06-25-2009, 10:53 PM

I bought a '75 shortbox 4x4 for parts that was a telephone co. truck- it had them. that was 14 years ago... I threw them out with the scrap as nobody wanted them. Guess maybe I shudda kept 'em.

Werewolf · 06-26-2009, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffspower

I bought a '75 shortbox 4x4 for parts that was a telephone co. truck- it had them. that was 14 years ago... I threw them out with the scrap as nobody wanted them. Guess maybe I shudda kept 'em.

I'm thinking the same thing. My first vehicle (at 13) was a '64 Chevy truck which had them. Scrapped the whole truck and got my second, which was a '68 Chevy truck .. which had them.

I just pulled them off and scrapped them, too. But, they were the original wheels on that old truck, formerly owned by the state of Michigan.

kulturekat · 06-26-2009, 11:37 AM

ive found them on a lot of vans they are the same thing i have about 4 sets for the trucks at my house and thats what im running on my trucks as well witht he chrome trim ring around it and everything.

**gerfunken** · 06-26-2009, 03:57 PM

Figured that I'd post this as I just ran across the ad after seeing the post....

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/1240923978.html

In Phoenix.....

factorystock · 06-26-2009, 07:35 PM

The ad photo shows the newer mid 70's 4x4 style. Note, smaller ventalation slots.

RED72blazer · 06-26-2009, 11:23 PM

anyone know if how to tell the difference between 2x4 and 4x4 6 lug wheels. if there are any.

yelton57 · 11-27-2011, 08:23 PM

I think i have a set of hubcaps for these

cdowns · 11-27-2011, 08:59 PM

the early 6hole rims prior to 1971 may not clear disc brakes on modern trucks due to different wheel profiles that were not made to clear discs

Longhorn Man · 11-27-2011, 11:37 PM

(2 year old thread)

**special-K** · 11-28-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yelton57

I think i have a set of hubcaps for these

These wheels take the same hubcaps as any 1/2t wheel (5 or 6-lug) with nubs,regardless of rim diameter

06-25-2009, 06:25 PM	#1
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels Even with all of the Chevs and GMCs that have been hanging around here for so long I have never seen or had one with factory 6 hole 16 inch wheels - but a good friend says they exist and he needs some. Please help with my ignorance - when were such wheels common (are they still?) and on which trucks were they installed? Where should a guy look for them? Any help will be appreciated. CCCC __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp

06-25-2009, 06:52 PM	#2
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels They were not a common option for the average buyer. Usually found to the heavy duty 1/2 tons with the optional heavy duty springs. The 16" wheel pictured is the 1962 thru 1970 2WD version.The mid 70's 4x4 disc brake 1/2 ton version has a different design but should work. Attached Images

06-25-2009, 07:07 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels The 16-inch wheel was a staple of GM 1/2-ton trucks for decades. They may not be more than 5-inches wide, but they exist. An early "upgrade" for any Chevy built 1929 and later with a 6-hole wheel pattern, was to get the 6-hole 15's from the mid-50's and put 'em on. I had a friend in high school who had a '29 Chevy coupe that he bought for $100 (1962), then had painted with Pontiac Honduras Maroon. The wheels were off of a '56 Chevy pickup, and really made it look nice. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-25-2009, 07:14 PM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels I know where there is a set on a 72 blazer and i am pretty sure it was on the option list. The owner does not want to sell however... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-25-2009, 08:15 PM	#5
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels I've been looking for a set for my 72 K5 for 8 years. and haven't seen any yet. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

06-25-2009, 10:22 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels seen them once, and the owner didn't even realize his truck was wearing them.... 71/72 red short step 4X4 if memory serves.

06-25-2009, 10:52 PM	#7
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels Thanks for the responses so far - no wonder I have not seen any around here. Sounds like my buddy will need to take a careful tour through a junkyard that has a lot of older Chevs/GMCs. CCCC __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp Last edited by Longhorn Man; 06-26-2009 at 05:32 AM. Reason: removed WTB

06-25-2009, 10:53 PM	#8
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels I bought a '75 shortbox 4x4 for parts that was a telephone co. truck- it had them. that was 14 years ago... I threw them out with the scrap as nobody wanted them. Guess maybe I shudda kept 'em. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

06-26-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
kulturekat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: stillwater, oklahoma Posts: 566	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels ive found them on a lot of vans they are the same thing i have about 4 sets for the trucks at my house and thats what im running on my trucks as well witht he chrome trim ring around it and everything. __________________ 1969 c-10- daily driver(sold) 1950 chevy 3600 current project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402562 1955 ford f-100 1968 ford mustang 1966 ford mustang

06-26-2009, 03:57 PM	#11
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels Figured that I'd post this as I just ran across the ad after seeing the post.... http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/1240923978.html In Phoenix..... Attached Images __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

06-26-2009, 07:35 PM	#12
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels The ad photo shows the newer mid 70's 4x4 style. Note, smaller ventalation slots.

06-26-2009, 11:23 PM	#13
RED72blazer urban fourwheelin Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,007	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels anyone know if how to tell the difference between 2x4 and 4x4 6 lug wheels. if there are any. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer with Cummins 4BT, NV4500 swap in the parts gathering stage.

11-27-2011, 08:23 PM	#14
yelton57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rolla, Mo Posts: 41	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels I think i have a set of hubcaps for these

11-27-2011, 08:59 PM	#15
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels the early 6hole rims prior to 1971 may not clear disc brakes on modern trucks due to different wheel profiles that were not made to clear discs __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-27-2011, 11:37 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Need info on 6 hole 16 inch wheels (2 year old thread)



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