What year did 16" 6 lug wheels start? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Skooterr · 12-15-2009, 10:11 AM

We just got an 86 for plowing, with 6 lug 15" wheels. Would like to go to 16s, as all our other trucks hxve 16s, and we seem to end up with a lot of good used 16s. I know the later ones went to 16s, are the hub center holes different?
What years shoud we look for when going to the junk yards??
We want mainly steel wheels.
Thanks Don

flamingbig10 · 12-15-2009, 10:50 AM

1988

Skooterr · 12-15-2009, 11:11 AM

Thanks on the 88.
Anyone know if the hub center openongs are big enough for older hubs??
How about the back space/offset??
Don

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-15-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

1988

only on 4wds

even the early 90s 2wds were 5 lug

flamingbig10 · 12-15-2009, 12:04 PM

oh I know there weren't any factory 5x5 16" for trucks

Pyrotechnic · 12-15-2009, 12:30 PM

I think the bolt pattern is right on newer wheels, but the center hub hole is too small. You could get some aftermarket steel wheels pretty cheap though.

GCncsuHD · 12-15-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekkidhillbilly

only on 4wds

even the early 90s 2wds were 5 lug

2wds didn't go to 6 lug until the NBS 99s

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

oh I know there weren't any factory 5x5 16" for trucks

88-98 2wd stock 5x5s were still 15", although the 2000 "Tahoe Limited" kept the old body style and had 16" 5x5 wheels, but those are the only ones I know of in 16".

*nekkidhillbilly* · 12-15-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

2wds didn't go to 6 lug until the NBS 99s

88-98 2wd stock 5x5s were still 15", although the 2000 "Tahoe Limited" kept the old body style and had 16" 5x5 wheels, but those are the only ones I know of in 16".

i couldnt remember the year but i remeber driving a 94 and it being 5 lug

12-15-2009, 10:11 AM	#1
Skooterr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NEPa Posts: 10	What year did 16" 6 lug wheels start? We just got an 86 for plowing, with 6 lug 15" wheels. Would like to go to 16s, as all our other trucks hxve 16s, and we seem to end up with a lot of good used 16s. I know the later ones went to 16s, are the hub center holes different? What years shoud we look for when going to the junk yards?? We want mainly steel wheels. Thanks Don

12-15-2009, 10:50 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What year did 16" 6 lug wheels start? 1988 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-15-2009, 11:11 AM	#3
Skooterr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NEPa Posts: 10	Re: What year did 16" 6 lug wheels start? Thanks on the 88. Anyone know if the hub center openongs are big enough for older hubs?? How about the back space/offset?? Don

12-15-2009, 12:04 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: What year did 16" 6 lug wheels start? oh I know there weren't any factory 5x5 16" for trucks __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-15-2009, 12:30 PM	#6
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: What year did 16" 6 lug wheels start? I think the bolt pattern is right on newer wheels, but the center hub hole is too small. You could get some aftermarket steel wheels pretty cheap though. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande



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