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webfoot · 11-30-2011, 10:54 PM

Finally got some new tires and got to use my refurbished 16 x 7 steelies. Tires are cooper AT3s 235/85/16s and the wheels are ford issue. Hubcaps fit fine. I need to find 1 more of the correct style hubcaps and I will run those on the back. 3/4 ton 4x4 caps in that style seem pretty elusive and probably too rich for my blood.

Looks much better than the old gray wagon wheels and worn out mud tires, IMO.

Truck isn't much to look at yet but I plan to paint it next year.

Hubscrub · 11-30-2011, 11:01 PM

can't beat steelies and caps in my op. looks great

05crewcab · 11-30-2011, 11:16 PM

Lookin good! You'll love those Coopers. They are relatively cheap, wear like iron and are very quiet. I have a set of ATR's on my DD with 80k on them and still have just under half tread left.

DBear · 11-30-2011, 11:18 PM

Looks good bud....love the steelies!

Sicklajoie · 11-30-2011, 11:26 PM

Lookin good!

Meatman · 11-30-2011, 11:42 PM

Looks great!! Just picked up set of steelies for mine last Sunday. Have had caps for a while waiting.

dougo · 12-01-2011, 01:41 AM

nice! love the steelies...

CG · 12-01-2011, 02:19 AM

Those look good. I'm still looking for a set of four myself. I had a friend give me two, but the holes were all hogged out. Looks like someone drove with just a couple of very loose lug nuts and messed up the wheels.

domeier · 12-01-2011, 01:47 PM

I like them 16's. They look right.

slikside · 12-01-2011, 03:14 PM

Sweet! Nice look.

I'm looking to do the same thing w/ my 15" 5 lug and dogdishes on my C10.

**RenoKeene** · 12-01-2011, 03:30 PM

They look right at home on that truck.

VA72C10 · 12-01-2011, 03:47 PM

with everyone else...nice upgrade!

webfoot · 12-01-2011, 03:57 PM

Maybe one of these days I'll wash it. Naah, I'll have to sand it off before I paint it anyway!

Bert W · 12-01-2011, 03:58 PM

They do look like they are supposed to be on there, much better than the grey wagons. Did I read correctly, they are Ford wheels? (scratchin' my head, give me the scoop)

webfoot · 12-01-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bert W

They do look like they are supposed to be on there, much better than the grey wagons. Did I read correctly, they are Ford wheels? (scratchin' my head, give me the scoop)

They have a ford logo stamped into them somewhere. Other than that I think visually they are the same. Dodge steelies can also be used. here is a better view. Also handy is the fact that the wheel size is stamped on it. These were advertised as 16 x 8s.

05crewcab · 12-01-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by webfoot

They have a ford logo stamped into them somewhere. Other than that I think visually they are the same. Dodge steelies can also be used. here is a better view. Also handy is the fact that the wheel size is stamped on it. These were advertised as 16 x 8s.

Yep, i have the ford wheels on front, and GM wheels on the back of my truck...the 4 openings or slits are a little larger on the ford wheels and the lip is a little different, but from 10 feet you can't tell.

srvivor71 · 12-01-2011, 05:58 PM

Looks great! Love the way steelies look - can't be beat! Can't wait to see it once you get it painted.

77shortstep · 12-01-2011, 07:50 PM

Looks great love the steelies
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Autoblueprint · 12-01-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by webfoot

Finally got some new tires and got to use my refurbished 16 x 7 steelies. Tires are cooper AT3s 235/85/16s Looks much better than the old gray wagon wheels and worn out mud tires...

Looks 100% better than those wagon wheel muds !

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Originally Posted by domeier

I like them 16's. They look right.

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11-30-2011, 10:54 PM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	new steelies and tires!! Finally got some new tires and got to use my refurbished 16 x 7 steelies. Tires are cooper AT3s 235/85/16s and the wheels are ford issue. Hubcaps fit fine. I need to find 1 more of the correct style hubcaps and I will run those on the back. 3/4 ton 4x4 caps in that style seem pretty elusive and probably too rich for my blood. Looks much better than the old gray wagon wheels and worn out mud tires, IMO. Truck isn't much to look at yet but I plan to paint it next year. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

11-30-2011, 11:01 PM	#2
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: new steelies and tires!! can't beat steelies and caps in my op. looks great __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

11-30-2011, 11:16 PM	#3
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: new steelies and tires!! Lookin good! You'll love those Coopers. They are relatively cheap, wear like iron and are very quiet. I have a set of ATR's on my DD with 80k on them and still have just under half tread left. __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

11-30-2011, 11:18 PM	#4
DBear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 863	Re: new steelies and tires!! Looks good bud....love the steelies!

11-30-2011, 11:26 PM	#5
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,493	Re: new steelies and tires!! Lookin good! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

11-30-2011, 11:42 PM	#6
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Re: new steelies and tires!! Looks great!! Just picked up set of steelies for mine last Sunday. Have had caps for a while waiting. __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

12-01-2011, 01:41 AM	#7
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: new steelies and tires!! nice! love the steelies... __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

12-01-2011, 02:19 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,837	Re: new steelies and tires!! Those look good. I'm still looking for a set of four myself. I had a friend give me two, but the holes were all hogged out. Looks like someone drove with just a couple of very loose lug nuts and messed up the wheels. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-01-2011, 01:47 PM	#9
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: new steelies and tires!! I like them 16's. They look right.

12-01-2011, 03:14 PM	#10
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,160	Re: new steelies and tires!! Sweet! Nice look. I'm looking to do the same thing w/ my 15" 5 lug and dogdishes on my C10.

12-01-2011, 03:30 PM	#11
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,022	Re: new steelies and tires!! They look right at home on that truck. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

12-01-2011, 03:47 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: new steelies and tires!! with everyone else...nice upgrade! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-01-2011, 03:57 PM	#13
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: new steelies and tires!! Maybe one of these days I'll wash it. Naah, I'll have to sand it off before I paint it anyway! __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

12-01-2011, 03:58 PM	#14
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: new steelies and tires!! They do look like they are supposed to be on there, much better than the grey wagons. Did I read correctly, they are Ford wheels? (scratchin' my head, give me the scoop) __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

12-01-2011, 05:58 PM	#17
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: new steelies and tires!! Looks great! Love the way steelies look - can't be beat! Can't wait to see it once you get it painted.



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12-01-2011, 07:50 PM	#18
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: new steelies and tires!! Looks great love the steelies Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

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