Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Beat68CST · 06-02-2011, 06:27 PM

I found some 16"x8" stockers, 8 lug, what are they worth, I don't wanna blow money to buy em when they aren't worth squat.

**oldgold70c10** · 06-02-2011, 06:59 PM

I picked up a set for my burb at a salvage yard for $25 each a year ago. They are 16's, not 16.5's.

Beat68CST · 06-02-2011, 07:03 PM

I have 7 16.5" wheels right now.

So are the 16"s a little rarer?

**oldgold70c10** · 06-02-2011, 07:07 PM

I don't know about rarer, but its harder to find tires that fit the 16.5's, so most people try to find 16's. The 16's I got look just like the 16.5's, but they came off late 70's early 80's 3/4 tons.

1972RedNeck · 06-02-2011, 07:45 PM

I got 5 from the tire pile at the dump.

Sinister · 06-02-2011, 07:46 PM

I picked up a set of 4 for $50.

youhaveamonkey · 06-03-2011, 12:12 AM

I've run across the 16.5 tire problem myself. I wanted to keep the truck stock, but the tires that my tire guy had were old, and really expensive..... and biasply (SP). I have a few youngsters who ride in that truck from time to time, so its gonna be radials or not drive the truck. I got a set of aluminum late model (2003) 8-lug rims. I also found some lugs that work with the center caps--- which I like very much. They are handsome rims. I paid 150. The rims and caps were spotless.

good luck!

jake

Beelzeburb · 06-03-2011, 01:10 PM

I sold some 16 x 7" steel stockers (from a ca. 1988 1 ton) with tires on them not that long ago for $100.

**John Fabris** · 06-03-2011, 05:16 PM

out here, 10 bucks a stock steel rim is good, would not pay more then that. Note, nearly all 8 lug Ford/Chevy trucks from 67 up (excluding newer fords/chevy after 90 I think) have these rims, so find other places if you have to pay more then 40-50 bucks for 4 bare rims.

Longhorn Man · 06-03-2011, 06:20 PM

i've gotten at least 4 full sets for free over the last few years. They aren't stock for our trucks, but a stock looking and great upgrade.

1972RedNeck · 06-03-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by John Fabris

Note, nearly all 8 lug Ford/Chevy trucks from 67 up (excluding newer fords/chevy after 90 I think) have these rims

I don't think that the have the same size center hole. I think that the Ford/Dodge rim is bigger. Not a problem unless you want to put a Chevy rim on a Ford. (It doesn't work.)

Longhorn Man · 06-03-2011, 09:30 PM

the center hole IS a problem if you haul a lot of heavy loads. The hub carries the weight, not the lugs. If you have an offbrand wheel, then the lugs are supporting the load. Thats when lugs start snapping.

yuccales · 06-03-2011, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by youhaveamonkey

I've run across the 16.5 tire problem myself. I wanted to keep the truck stock, but the tires that my tire guy had were old, and really expensive..... and biasply (SP). I have a few youngsters who ride in that truck from time to time, so its gonna be radials or not drive the truck. I got a set of aluminum late model (2003) 8-lug rims. I also found some lugs that work with the center caps--- which I like very much. They are handsome rims. I paid 150. The rims and caps were spotless.

good luck!

jake

How about a pic. I'd sure like to see what they look like.

**Stocker** · 06-03-2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the center hole IS a problem if you haul a lot of heavy loads. The hub carries the weight, not the lugs. If you have an offbrand wheel, then the lugs are supporting the load. Thats when lugs start snapping.

I understand the science behind that, and I don't disagree... but on the flip side, my K20 has carried a LOT of very heavy loads and still has all its original lug studs.

Only weighed it once, on certified scales. 6,000# payload of topsoil over 40+ miles of mountain road. Steering was a bit dicey as were the brakes. I would not recommend it, nor would I do it again.

06-02-2011, 06:27 PM	#1
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. I found some 16"x8" stockers, 8 lug, what are they worth, I don't wanna blow money to buy em when they aren't worth squat.

06-02-2011, 06:59 PM	#2
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. I picked up a set for my burb at a salvage yard for $25 each a year ago. They are 16's, not 16.5's. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

06-02-2011, 07:03 PM	#3
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. I have 7 16.5" wheels right now. So are the 16"s a little rarer?

06-02-2011, 07:07 PM	#4
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. I don't know about rarer, but its harder to find tires that fit the 16.5's, so most people try to find 16's. The 16's I got look just like the 16.5's, but they came off late 70's early 80's 3/4 tons. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

06-02-2011, 07:46 PM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. I picked up a set of 4 for $50. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

06-03-2011, 12:12 AM	#7
youhaveamonkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 39	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. I've run across the 16.5 tire problem myself. I wanted to keep the truck stock, but the tires that my tire guy had were old, and really expensive..... and biasply (SP). I have a few youngsters who ride in that truck from time to time, so its gonna be radials or not drive the truck. I got a set of aluminum late model (2003) 8-lug rims. I also found some lugs that work with the center caps--- which I like very much. They are handsome rims. I paid 150. The rims and caps were spotless. good luck! jake

06-03-2011, 01:10 PM	#8
Beelzeburb Devil's in the Details Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 353	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. I sold some 16 x 7" steel stockers (from a ca. 1988 1 ton) with tires on them not that long ago for $100. __________________ '70 K10 Suburban - TBI 454, 4L80E, NP241C, Dana 60 & 44 - The 10+ Year Project Thread Datsun 240Z, 510 2 door and an old Honda motorcycle

06-03-2011, 05:16 PM	#9
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. out here, 10 bucks a stock steel rim is good, would not pay more then that. Note, nearly all 8 lug Ford/Chevy trucks from 67 up (excluding newer fords/chevy after 90 I think) have these rims, so find other places if you have to pay more then 40-50 bucks for 4 bare rims. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

06-03-2011, 06:20 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. i've gotten at least 4 full sets for free over the last few years. They aren't stock for our trucks, but a stock looking and great upgrade.

06-03-2011, 09:30 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Stock 16" 8 lug Wheels. the center hole IS a problem if you haul a lot of heavy loads. The hub carries the weight, not the lugs. If you have an offbrand wheel, then the lugs are supporting the load. Thats when lugs start snapping.



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