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69sixpackbee · 02-20-2006, 01:09 PM

What is the width of the stock 16", 8-lug steel rims?
Does anybody know the rated load capacity of these as well?
Thanx,
Bud

JAKES 68GMC · 02-20-2006, 02:15 PM

Around 16x8. Dont know the load rating, but the 16" 8-luggers are rugged wheels.

*wolfthing2000* · 02-20-2006, 03:05 PM

16x6.5 is more like it for stock.

Bob Moore · 02-20-2006, 03:38 PM

Wolfthing is correct. I have found replacement wheels(Ford I believe-Firestone logo stamped in rim) in both 6" and 7" widths.

69sixpackbee · 02-20-2006, 05:39 PM

Thanx guys.
I figgered it was about 6.5 (I never got 'round to measuring it) so that is what I guesstimated.
I bought some brand new Bridgestone A/T Dueler "Revo" tires and they recommend at least a 6.5" width for the size I bought. My truck was originally fitted with 265/75-16 tires and that is what I stuck with. I have been the gambit with tires (BFG's, Firestone, Dayton) and am hoping these Bridgestones live up to their rating. The last tires I had, Cooper S/T-C Discoverers were a POS. They started to separate and these were brand new! I am carrying a camper but am not overloaded (5360 LBS fully loaded on the rear axle) . I have the "E" rated tires to boot just for the added "comfort" and carrying capacity. I was looking at Rickson 19.5" wheels and Michelin 225/75-16 tires but for $2,200.00 I'll pass. Even the Vision 81 rims kept the pricetag above $1,600.00!
I got these Revo's for $835.00 with full warrantee from Discount tire so once again we will see how the summer roads accross the western deserts & Texas play out for these tires!

02-20-2006, 01:09 PM	#1
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	16" Rim Width? What is the width of the stock 16", 8-lug steel rims? Does anybody know the rated load capacity of these as well? Thanx, Bud Last edited by 69sixpackbee; 02-20-2006 at 01:15 PM.

02-20-2006, 02:15 PM	#2
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: 16" Rim Width? Around 16x8. Dont know the load rating, but the 16" 8-luggers are rugged wheels.

02-20-2006, 03:05 PM	#3
wolfthing2000 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,276	Re: 16" Rim Width? 16x6.5 is more like it for stock.

02-20-2006, 03:38 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: 16" Rim Width? Wolfthing is correct. I have found replacement wheels(Ford I believe-Firestone logo stamped in rim) in both 6" and 7" widths. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

02-20-2006, 05:39 PM	#5
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: 16" Rim Width? Thanx guys. I figgered it was about 6.5 (I never got 'round to measuring it) so that is what I guesstimated. I bought some brand new Bridgestone A/T Dueler "Revo" tires and they recommend at least a 6.5" width for the size I bought. My truck was originally fitted with 265/75-16 tires and that is what I stuck with. I have been the gambit with tires (BFG's, Firestone, Dayton) and am hoping these Bridgestones live up to their rating. The last tires I had, Cooper S/T-C Discoverers were a POS. They started to separate and these were brand new! I am carrying a camper but am not overloaded (5360 LBS fully loaded on the rear axle) . I have the "E" rated tires to boot just for the added "comfort" and carrying capacity. I was looking at Rickson 19.5" wheels and Michelin 225/75-16 tires but for $2,200.00 I'll pass. Even the Vision 81 rims kept the pricetag above $1,600.00! I got these Revo's for $835.00 with full warrantee from Discount tire so once again we will see how the summer roads accross the western deserts & Texas play out for these tires!



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