16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zac · 02-18-2012, 01:35 PM

I've been trying to pull a set of these together for a while. The ones I have are stamped "F&H" right before the dimensions. Talked to a guy that has one stamped "Firestone" right before the dimensions. Just a different vendor GM used for the same wheel, I'm guessing? Any insight you have is appreciated.

**special-K** · 02-18-2012, 08:44 PM

I'll look at the set I have. I thought they were Kelsey Hayes,but I'll check

zac · 02-19-2012, 10:22 AM

Follow up: Did some searching, found a good post on this board somewhere that Special-K figured into in a big way. It had to do with 16.5x9.75 6 lugs though (weird!), I'm looking for 8 lugs. The wheel I was looking at said "Firestone Duplex" on them. They don't have the nubs to retain the stock hub caps, and that's something I definitely want. The three I so far have found do have the nubs. The search continues.

nutsforchevys · 02-20-2012, 08:51 PM

I have been hunting a set like these. If you find several let me know. They seem to be hard to find. I did find a place to get new ones. They were expensive!

1985-GMC · 02-20-2012, 09:24 PM

They are Kelsey Hays, some of mine are stamped ford, some GM, and some blank. They have different offsets too. Search craigslist for "camper special" and you will find some trucks with them still on the rear.

83chevyman · 02-20-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nutsforchevys

I have been hunting a set like these. If you find several let me know. They seem to be hard to find. I did find a place to get new ones. They were expensive!

i want some of these to for my truck also! really hard to find

evowerks · 02-21-2012, 06:38 PM

You might want to check out 16.5 tires first....there is a very limited selection available.

**special-K** · 02-22-2012, 09:04 AM

The best off road tires are still made in 16.5...Interco (swampers/boggers),Gateway(Monster Mudder/Ground Hawgs),and BFG hasn't completely stopped yet. 9.50-16.5 street tires are around for 2wds if you look hard enough.

I went into the shed to look at the wheels and ended up in a major organizing fit...and never looked at the wheels.I'll have to look. You have to watch the Ford wheels. They used inside nubs you can barely see...could be mistaken for no nubs. Offsets varied,too. The ones that were used on the rear of C/30s and some C/20s had less back space to offset the stance more. I have a pair of those off a '72 C/30 SRW.

02-18-2012, 01:35 PM	#1
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels I've been trying to pull a set of these together for a while. The ones I have are stamped "F&H" right before the dimensions. Talked to a guy that has one stamped "Firestone" right before the dimensions. Just a different vendor GM used for the same wheel, I'm guessing? Any insight you have is appreciated.

02-18-2012, 08:44 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels I'll look at the set I have. I thought they were Kelsey Hayes,but I'll check __________________ "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 ~

02-19-2012, 10:22 AM	#3
zac Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 502	Re: 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels Follow up: Did some searching, found a good post on this board somewhere that Special-K figured into in a big way. It had to do with 16.5x9.75 6 lugs though (weird!), I'm looking for 8 lugs. The wheel I was looking at said "Firestone Duplex" on them. They don't have the nubs to retain the stock hub caps, and that's something I definitely want. The three I so far have found do have the nubs. The search continues.

02-20-2012, 08:51 PM	#4
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels I have been hunting a set like these. If you find several let me know. They seem to be hard to find. I did find a place to get new ones. They were expensive! Attached Images __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

02-20-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels They are Kelsey Hays, some of mine are stamped ford, some GM, and some blank. They have different offsets too. Search craigslist for "camper special" and you will find some trucks with them still on the rear. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-21-2012, 06:38 PM	#7
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels You might want to check out 16.5 tires first....there is a very limited selection available. __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

02-22-2012, 09:04 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: 16.5 x 9.75 steel wheels The best off road tires are still made in 16.5...Interco (swampers/boggers),Gateway(Monster Mudder/Ground Hawgs),and BFG hasn't completely stopped yet. 9.50-16.5 street tires are around for 2wds if you look hard enough. I went into the shed to look at the wheels and ended up in a major organizing fit...and never looked at the wheels.I'll have to look. You have to watch the Ford wheels. They used inside nubs you can barely see...could be mistaken for no nubs. Offsets varied,too. The ones that were used on the rear of C/30s and some C/20s had less back space to offset the stance more. I have a pair of those off a '72 C/30 SRW. __________________ "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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