What to do with 16.5 in. wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Earl Filter · 05-22-2005, 08:49 PM

My turd '77 has 16.5 in wheels. It currently has at least 6-year-old tires on it that are dry-rotted and just downright dangerous (I haven't even driven the truck, and it was towed to my house). This is my beater, and that's probably all it will ever be. It has 31x10.50x16.5 on back, and 9.50s on the front. Do I:

a) find some tires to fit the wheels? I've looked quite a bit, and there's almost nothing out there in 16.5. I think the 31x10.50x16.5 is what I would do all the way around if I keep these wheels

or

b)buy some late-model 8-lug wheels in 16 in.? It's be easier to find tires, and cheaper, too. I see some plain painted new ones on ebay for about $250-275 shipped.

Keep in mind I paid $300 for the entire truck, and I have another project that requires more of my money right now. I just want it to roll somewhat safely down the road.

*1FaastC10* · 05-22-2005, 09:17 PM

search junkyards in your area. they're bound to have a set of 16" 8 lug wheels to fit your truck, and should be alot cheaper than the EBay wheels, due to not having to ship them.

ElGracho · 05-22-2005, 10:08 PM

You could always buy some H2 wheels. They are 17" and commonly sell on ebay WITH new tires for under $500. They are tall though...

Earl Filter · 05-22-2005, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElGracho

You could always buy some H2 wheels. They are 17" and commonly sell on ebay WITH new tires for under $500. They are tall though...

I saw some of those...I think if I was trying to turn this into a nicer truck, I might go that route. Pretty good idea, though!

**N2TRUX** · 05-23-2005, 08:02 AM

You might try a swap meet. I have seen the painted silver rims with tires mounted at swap meets. I haven't paid much attention to the price for 16's but they might be what your looking for.

boxrodz · 05-23-2005, 11:54 PM

I concur going with (b).
You could probably find some cheap aftermarket wheels (like Chrome Mods, Daytonas, etc.) at the local discount tire store if you do not want to search for some used ones.

BTW, it's probably better to go with different wheels especially if your originals are split rims since it's hard (and expensive) to find someone to work on them.

DirtyBurb86 · 05-25-2005, 03:34 PM

Hey Earl Filter - I have a set of 8 luggers I've been trying to get rid of. They're actually some pretty nice aftermarkets, but they're taking up space in my garage and there's not much interest in my area for 4x4 wheels. Anyway - If you're in Cali, PM me and maybe we can make a deal...

Earl Filter · 05-26-2005, 04:24 PM

What size tire would one use for the 17" Hummer H2 wheels? The stock tire size only has 1 or 2 tire choices, and is very expensive. Is there an off size that has more choices and has a reasonable price?

05-22-2005, 08:49 PM	#1
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	What to do with 16.5 in. wheels? My turd '77 has 16.5 in wheels. It currently has at least 6-year-old tires on it that are dry-rotted and just downright dangerous (I haven't even driven the truck, and it was towed to my house). This is my beater, and that's probably all it will ever be. It has 31x10.50x16.5 on back, and 9.50s on the front. Do I: a) find some tires to fit the wheels? I've looked quite a bit, and there's almost nothing out there in 16.5. I think the 31x10.50x16.5 is what I would do all the way around if I keep these wheels or b)buy some late-model 8-lug wheels in 16 in.? It's be easier to find tires, and cheaper, too. I see some plain painted new ones on ebay for about $250-275 shipped. Keep in mind I paid $300 for the entire truck, and I have another project that requires more of my money right now. I just want it to roll somewhat safely down the road. __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap

05-22-2005, 10:08 PM	#3
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,550	You could always buy some H2 wheels. They are 17" and commonly sell on ebay WITH new tires for under $500. They are tall though... __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed Last edited by ElGracho; 05-22-2005 at 10:09 PM.

05-23-2005, 08:02 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	You might try a swap meet. I have seen the painted silver rims with tires mounted at swap meets. I haven't paid much attention to the price for 16's but they might be what your looking for. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-23-2005, 11:54 PM	#6
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	I concur going with (b). You could probably find some cheap aftermarket wheels (like Chrome Mods, Daytonas, etc.) at the local discount tire store if you do not want to search for some used ones. BTW, it's probably better to go with different wheels especially if your originals are split rims since it's hard (and expensive) to find someone to work on them. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

05-25-2005, 03:34 PM	#7
DirtyBurb86 Narcissistic Prick Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 87	Hey Earl Filter - I have a set of 8 luggers I've been trying to get rid of. They're actually some pretty nice aftermarkets, but they're taking up space in my garage and there's not much interest in my area for 4x4 wheels. Anyway - If you're in Cali, PM me and maybe we can make a deal... __________________ '86 GMC Suburban K2500, 3/4, 4x4, 350/400, 4" susp lift, 35" BFG M/Ts '96 Oldsmobile Aurora, Pure Luxury!!! '03 Mazda6 Sport, V6, 240hp Dead Stock

05-22-2005, 09:17 PM	#2
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	search junkyards in your area. they're bound to have a set of 16" 8 lug wheels to fit your truck, and should be alot cheaper than the EBay wheels, due to not having to ship them.

05-26-2005, 04:24 PM	#8
Earl Filter Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 212	What size tire would one use for the 17" Hummer H2 wheels? The stock tire size only has 1 or 2 tire choices, and is very expensive. Is there an off size that has more choices and has a reasonable price? __________________ Real Name - Brandon Current Vehicles: 1977 C20 Silverado 454/TH400 3.73s 1989 Jaguar XJ6 in the middle of an LT1/4L60E swap



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