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southernrock · 10-27-2005, 08:47 PM

I need help identifying what these wheels originally came on, whether or not the hubcaps are original and what correct hubcaps should look like.[IMG]

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phantom dually · 10-27-2005, 09:17 PM

Ive never seen one!!

**special-K** · 10-27-2005, 09:31 PM

What vehicle are they on?How many lugs?These are OEM-type optional wheels and aftermarket as well from the same companies that provided them to the factories.The hub cap looks like a painted baby moon-type of cap.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-27-2005, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

Ive never seen one!!

**tnblazerk5** · 10-27-2005, 09:47 PM

i have got sum rims kinda like those but mine are 16.5 by 9.25 i think is the size of mine they have got the same lookin symble<sp? stamped on them i think its been a while since i looked at them seams to me i was told firstone made them or was it sears

oh well over look me

southernrock · 10-27-2005, 09:51 PM

They are currently on a 1971 gmc jimmy and are six lug. The hubcaps are chevrolet and are about eight inches in diameter. The hole for the manual hub looks to have been cut and not original. The wheels have black paint (maybe primer) under the white and the hubcaps seem to be originally chrome. Here is a picture without the hubcap.[IMG]

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stllookn · 10-28-2005, 02:54 AM

The widest wheel offered in '67 and '68 was 8.25" x 16.5" but only for the 3/4t. and 1 t. trucks. They came with the hubcap clips just like that. My '68 GM restoration guide says the widest wheel for the the K10 was 6.0 inches in the 16.5 inch diameter. This was called the "Wide Base Tubeless Tire". Those must have been an after market wheel. No clue about the hubcaps...sort of unique though. 16.5-inch tires are still made by three tire companies so no problem getting tires. They cost about the same as a comparable 16-inch tire.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-28-2005, 05:08 AM

My '68 1/2 ton originally came with 17.5 x 5.25 rims and 7.00x17.5 6-ply tires. When I finally wore them out from a lot of curb hopping and rough rock play, I found they were rare and I couldn't get 'em anymore. Someone said the odd size was common on fleet vehicles so employees wouldn't be as tempted to steal them.(?) When I got a set of Yokohama radials, they felt really good. Currently, I went to 16" white spokes and got the oversize diameter by getting a taller tire. 235/85R16LT Dunlaps is what I'm running now.
Among my old 17.5 rims, I had acquired an oddball Firestone wheel as a spare. The Firestone rim has a script "F" inside a shield stamped on it as a makers' mark. It was more domed -- like the one in the jpeg-- than the GM rims.

**special-K** · 10-28-2005, 06:32 AM

By the time Blazers came out,these were a factory option.But,they had the nub-type hubcaps.Kelsey/Hayes made these and Firestone and Sears sold them,as well as truck equipment and RV suppliers.

10-27-2005, 08:47 PM	#1
southernrock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: east tennessee Posts: 25	need help identifying wheels I need help identifying what these wheels originally came on, whether or not the hubcaps are original and what correct hubcaps should look like.[IMG][/IMG][IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG]

10-27-2005, 09:17 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: need help identifying wheels Ive never seen one!! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

10-27-2005, 09:31 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: need help identifying wheels What vehicle are they on?How many lugs?These are OEM-type optional wheels and aftermarket as well from the same companies that provided them to the factories.The hub cap looks like a painted baby moon-type of cap. __________________ "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 ~

10-27-2005, 09:47 PM	#5
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: need help identifying wheels i have got sum rims kinda like those but mine are 16.5 by 9.25 i think is the size of mine they have got the same lookin symble<sp? stamped on them i think its been a while since i looked at them seams to me i was told firstone made them or was it sears oh well over look me

10-27-2005, 09:51 PM	#6
southernrock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: east tennessee Posts: 25	Re: need help identifying wheels They are currently on a 1971 gmc jimmy and are six lug. The hubcaps are chevrolet and are about eight inches in diameter. The hole for the manual hub looks to have been cut and not original. The wheels have black paint (maybe primer) under the white and the hubcaps seem to be originally chrome. Here is a picture without the hubcap.[IMG][/IMG]

10-28-2005, 02:54 AM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: need help identifying wheels The widest wheel offered in '67 and '68 was 8.25" x 16.5" but only for the 3/4t. and 1 t. trucks. They came with the hubcap clips just like that. My '68 GM restoration guide says the widest wheel for the the K10 was 6.0 inches in the 16.5 inch diameter. This was called the "Wide Base Tubeless Tire". Those must have been an after market wheel. No clue about the hubcaps...sort of unique though. 16.5-inch tires are still made by three tire companies so no problem getting tires. They cost about the same as a comparable 16-inch tire. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-28-2005, 05:08 AM	#8
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,210	Re: need help identifying wheels My '68 1/2 ton originally came with 17.5 x 5.25 rims and 7.00x17.5 6-ply tires. When I finally wore them out from a lot of curb hopping and rough rock play, I found they were rare and I couldn't get 'em anymore. Someone said the odd size was common on fleet vehicles so employees wouldn't be as tempted to steal them.(?) When I got a set of Yokohama radials, they felt really good. Currently, I went to 16" white spokes and got the oversize diameter by getting a taller tire. 235/85R16LT Dunlaps is what I'm running now. Among my old 17.5 rims, I had acquired an oddball Firestone wheel as a spare. The Firestone rim has a script "F" inside a shield stamped on it as a makers' mark. It was more domed -- like the one in the jpeg-- than the GM rims. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-28-2005 at 05:11 AM.

10-28-2005, 06:32 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: need help identifying wheels By the time Blazers came out,these were a factory option.But,they had the nub-type hubcaps.Kelsey/Hayes made these and Firestone and Sears sold them,as well as truck equipment and RV suppliers. __________________ "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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