Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972Blaze · 08-22-2013, 01:59 PM

I know these did not come with hub caps. Did they have small holes that may have had been for clips near the inside close to the lug nut holes? I just got a set and they have the holes. I am trying to decide whether or not to fill the holes based on what the original configuration would have been. Thanks.

factorystock · 08-22-2013, 06:55 PM

Any photos? 1969 thru 1972 3/4 tons all came with bumps, to match the 12" diameter hubcaps. If your wheels originally had clips, they are correct for 1967 and 1968 3/4 tons, which used the smaller 8 3/4" cap.

**DeadheadNM** · 08-22-2013, 08:21 PM

These steelies if correct for 69-72 will take hubcaps - see an example of mine in my K20 build thread below...not sure about the small holes. Can you post up a pic?

1972Blaze · 08-23-2013, 07:57 PM

Here is a picture. I am sure from looking at original literature that in 1972 a Blazer came without hubcaps. but did they have holes for the clips to be riveted on?

**jocko** · 08-23-2013, 08:23 PM

always thought 16.5x8.25 were 8 lug 3/4 ton wheels...? That is the size on my 3/4 ton anyway

Anyway, I believe that there would be nubs - but no clips in 72. I'm not a Blazer guru, but that's my understanding. Are your 6 lug wheels stamped? Factory K5 blazer should have 15" 6 luggers, I believe.

factorystock · 08-23-2013, 11:24 PM

The plot thickens! Ok, 6 lug. Yes, the 16.5" 6 lug wheel was optional on '72 Blazers. The same 16.5" wheel originally had clips on 1967 and 1968 1/2 tons, but 69 thru 72 16.5" wheels did not come with clips, due to the new hubcap design that did not fit.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-23-2013, 11:50 PM

I had a set of those wheels, they were kelsey hayes after market purchased from a tire store. They were note factory
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**DeadheadNM** · 08-24-2013, 12:27 AM

16.5 x 8.25 6-lug were definitely an option on Blazers. I'd like to have a set for my 72 K5 to match those 8 luggers on my K20! Caps were available on Blazers for sure but whether they were standard I don't know. Sure no nubs on those wheels? A lot of the center is outside the field of view so I can't quite tell.

factorystock · 08-24-2013, 05:40 PM

The exact same 16.5" wheel is shown on the cover of the '72 Blazer brochure. This wheel just has the holes, clips were never installed, because '72 hubcaps do not fit these rims.

1972Blaze · 08-24-2013, 07:48 PM

Perfect! I've seen that pic before, but never thought that looking at it closely would reveal the holes. That is exactly what I was looking for. I really did not want to fill the holes and this makes my decision easier.

Thanks.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 08-24-2013, 10:26 PM

I found the 16.5 x 8.25, six hole wheels listed for 1/2 ton and Blazer 4x4's in my 1970 parts book, so they were available in '70 and '71 as well.

**MusicMan70** · 08-24-2013, 11:14 PM

1972Blaze would you please post a photo of the whole wheel. Is the size stamped on the inside or outside? Thanks.

**jocko** · 08-25-2013, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

The plot thickens! Ok, 6 lug. Yes, the 16.5" 6 lug wheel was optional on '72 Blazers. The same 16.5" wheel originally had clips on 1967 and 1968 1/2 tons, but 69 thru 72 16.5" wheels did not come with clips, due to the new hubcap design that did not fit.

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**DeadheadNM** · 08-25-2013, 12:21 AM

Pics - some w clips - maybe others without any provision for caps:

**special-K** · 08-25-2013, 08:01 AM

The wheels aren't the option. The option is for 10.00" tires,which were only available in heavier load ranges in 16.5. I had a '71 K/10 Custom with chrome hubcap option and 8.25 x 16.5s. I've had after market Kelsey Hayes 6 and 5-lug 16.5s with nubs. Not sure what the deal is but some came with hubcaps. The centers are the same and the rim is different,so the 1/2t caps are what is used.

factorystock · 08-25-2013, 04:20 PM

If you look closely at the GMC brochure, the hubcaps have been drawn in, in other words, it is a doctored photo. There are later versions of the 16.5" wheel with bumps ( post '73), but early versions ( pre '73) of the 16.5" were originally designed with clips.

1972Blaze · 08-25-2013, 09:39 PM

Okay, I have a couple more pictures. I looked closely at the wheels and they have a 1972 date on them. No nubs for hubcaps as you can see. I appreciate any info someone can give me about these wheels.

**special-K** · 08-26-2013, 07:16 AM

factorystock pretty much summed it up in the prior post.

08-22-2013, 01:59 PM	#1
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 I know these did not come with hub caps. Did they have small holes that may have had been for clips near the inside close to the lug nut holes? I just got a set and they have the holes. I am trying to decide whether or not to fill the holes based on what the original configuration would have been. Thanks. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

08-22-2013, 06:55 PM	#2
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 Any photos? 1969 thru 1972 3/4 tons all came with bumps, to match the 12" diameter hubcaps. If your wheels originally had clips, they are correct for 1967 and 1968 3/4 tons, which used the smaller 8 3/4" cap.

08-22-2013, 08:21 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 These steelies if correct for 69-72 will take hubcaps - see an example of mine in my K20 build thread below...not sure about the small holes. Can you post up a pic? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-23-2013, 07:57 PM	#4
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 Here is a picture. I am sure from looking at original literature that in 1972 a Blazer came without hubcaps. but did they have holes for the clips to be riveted on? Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

08-23-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 always thought 16.5x8.25 were 8 lug 3/4 ton wheels...? That is the size on my 3/4 ton anyway Anyway, I believe that there would be nubs - but no clips in 72. I'm not a Blazer guru, but that's my understanding. Are your 6 lug wheels stamped? Factory K5 blazer should have 15" 6 luggers, I believe.

08-23-2013, 11:24 PM	#6
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 The plot thickens! Ok, 6 lug. Yes, the 16.5" 6 lug wheel was optional on '72 Blazers. The same 16.5" wheel originally had clips on 1967 and 1968 1/2 tons, but 69 thru 72 16.5" wheels did not come with clips, due to the new hubcap design that did not fit.

08-23-2013, 11:50 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 I had a set of those wheels, they were kelsey hayes after market purchased from a tire store. They were note factory Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-24-2013, 12:27 AM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 16.5 x 8.25 6-lug were definitely an option on Blazers. I'd like to have a set for my 72 K5 to match those 8 luggers on my K20! Caps were available on Blazers for sure but whether they were standard I don't know. Sure no nubs on those wheels? A lot of the center is outside the field of view so I can't quite tell. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-24-2013, 05:40 PM	#9
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 The exact same 16.5" wheel is shown on the cover of the '72 Blazer brochure. This wheel just has the holes, clips were never installed, because '72 hubcaps do not fit these rims.

08-24-2013, 07:48 PM	#10
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 Perfect! I've seen that pic before, but never thought that looking at it closely would reveal the holes. That is exactly what I was looking for. I really did not want to fill the holes and this makes my decision easier. Thanks. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

08-24-2013, 10:26 PM	#11
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 I found the 16.5 x 8.25, six hole wheels listed for 1/2 ton and Blazer 4x4's in my 1970 parts book, so they were available in '70 and '71 as well. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

08-24-2013, 11:14 PM	#12
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 1972Blaze would you please post a photo of the whole wheel. Is the size stamped on the inside or outside? Thanks. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

08-25-2013, 12:21 AM	#14
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 Pics - some w clips - maybe others without any provision for caps: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-25-2013, 08:01 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 The wheels aren't the option. The option is for 10.00" tires,which were only available in heavier load ranges in 16.5. I had a '71 K/10 Custom with chrome hubcap option and 8.25 x 16.5s. I've had after market Kelsey Hayes 6 and 5-lug 16.5s with nubs. Not sure what the deal is but some came with hubcaps. The centers are the same and the rim is different,so the 1/2t caps are what is used. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

08-25-2013, 04:20 PM	#16
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 If you look closely at the GMC brochure, the hubcaps have been drawn in, in other words, it is a doctored photo. There are later versions of the 16.5" wheel with bumps ( post '73), but early versions ( pre '73) of the 16.5" were originally designed with clips.



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08-25-2013, 09:39 PM	#17
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 Okay, I have a couple more pictures. I looked closely at the wheels and they have a 1972 date on them. No nubs for hubcaps as you can see. I appreciate any info someone can give me about these wheels. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

08-26-2013, 07:16 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 factorystock pretty much summed it up in the prior post. __________________ "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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