Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 07-18-2015, 10:25 PM

Looking for photos for comparison:
10-16.5 tires (on 16.5x8.25 rims most likely)
vs
9.50-16.5 tires (on 16.5x6.75 rims most likely)

Thanks, trying to decide. The 9.50 tires is a tad taller (but also a tad skinnier), and the tallness is kinda important to me on a k. Really trying to decide if I will go with a retro mud tire or a radial. BFG A/T come in 16.5 now, but they are TALL. Not sure I wanna go that tall.
Anyhoo, thanks gents, look forward to seeing whatcha got.

SS Tim · 07-25-2015, 05:43 PM

Bump and a request for 12-16.5 pictures too.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-25-2015, 10:47 PM

12 x 33 BFG ATs on 16.5 x 8.25 - at the time I bought these tires BFG was no longer making the AT in a 10" width for 16.5

**jocko** · 07-25-2015, 10:55 PM

Thanks Pete. Man o man, that truck...!

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-26-2015, 12:25 AM

Here's the 9.50s on a k20. I bought the same exact tires for mine after seeing these.

SS Tim · 07-26-2015, 12:55 AM

To be more specific we are looking at the bias ply tires and in reality the 10-16.6 and a 9.50-16.5 spec at about the same diameter with the 10s on 8.25" wheels. Where the 12-16.5 should give him almost another two inches on 9.75" wheels.

**special-K** · 07-26-2015, 09:07 AM

Back in the bias py days the aspect ratio was not standardized, only width. Tire height could vary between designs, but they were generally a similar diameter. 12.00s were 32" back then and it wasn't till BFG radials that they became 33/12.50s. The difference between 9.50s and 10.00s is bigger than it sounds. The 10.00 was an obviously larger tire, even if the section width was only 1/2" different. 16.5s came out when the trend came about for wider track "Wide Oval" tires, while the 16s remined a tradition tall narrow truck tire.

Here is a picture of a 10.00 x 16.5 mounted on an 8.25" wheel:

**DeadheadNM** · 07-26-2015, 09:32 AM

Not what you are looking for but what the heck, here's a "take off" 72 K20 spare 16.5 wheel - 8.75" bias ply tire. Still holding air.

**jocko** · 07-28-2015, 10:01 PM

Thanks all, really appreciate the help. Trevor, that is the direction I was planning to go, and now it's clinched! Are those 8.25s or 6.75s?

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-28-2015, 10:18 PM

His in the pictures was 6.75" and I plan to mount mine on the 8.25" I have. Havent mounted them due to fear of dry rot after mounting. I would have got the 12-16.5 tires in the same tread but they were hard to find. I would have put those on my 10". Trevor

picklito · 07-28-2015, 11:48 PM

Why are white steelies just SO FREAKIN' COOL on these trucks?

**special-K** · 07-29-2015, 09:40 PM

Because they belong

doo142 · 07-29-2015, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Because they belong

What tire size are these? Look 9.75x ??thanjs in advance!!

**special-K** · 07-30-2015, 10:31 AM

Those are 33/12.50-16.5s mounted on 9.75s. They are Kelly AWRs, but Kelly stopped offering 16.5s. The tread section is wider on those than the BFGs. BFG always used a narrow tread section, which is good for less rolling resistance. These were my flotation set for the beach, so wider tread for flotation

07-18-2015, 10:25 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Looking for photos for comparison: 10-16.5 tires (on 16.5x8.25 rims most likely) vs 9.50-16.5 tires (on 16.5x6.75 rims most likely) Thanks, trying to decide. The 9.50 tires is a tad taller (but also a tad skinnier), and the tallness is kinda important to me on a k. Really trying to decide if I will go with a retro mud tire or a radial. BFG A/T come in 16.5 now, but they are TALL. Not sure I wanna go that tall. Anyhoo, thanks gents, look forward to seeing whatcha got.

07-25-2015, 05:43 PM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Bump and a request for 12-16.5 pictures too. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

07-25-2015, 10:47 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires 12 x 33 BFG ATs on 16.5 x 8.25 - at the time I bought these tires BFG was no longer making the AT in a 10" width for 16.5 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

07-25-2015, 10:55 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Thanks Pete. Man o man, that truck...!

07-26-2015, 12:25 AM	#5
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Here's the 9.50s on a k20. I bought the same exact tires for mine after seeing these. Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-26-2015, 12:55 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires To be more specific we are looking at the bias ply tires and in reality the 10-16.6 and a 9.50-16.5 spec at about the same diameter with the 10s on 8.25" wheels. Where the 12-16.5 should give him almost another two inches on 9.75" wheels. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

07-26-2015, 09:07 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Back in the bias py days the aspect ratio was not standardized, only width. Tire height could vary between designs, but they were generally a similar diameter. 12.00s were 32" back then and it wasn't till BFG radials that they became 33/12.50s. The difference between 9.50s and 10.00s is bigger than it sounds. The 10.00 was an obviously larger tire, even if the section width was only 1/2" different. 16.5s came out when the trend came about for wider track "Wide Oval" tires, while the 16s remined a tradition tall narrow truck tire. Here is a picture of a 10.00 x 16.5 mounted on an 8.25" wheel: 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 ~

07-26-2015, 09:32 AM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Not what you are looking for but what the heck, here's a "take off" 72 K20 spare 16.5 wheel - 8.75" bias ply tire. Still holding air. 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

07-28-2015, 10:01 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Thanks all, really appreciate the help. Trevor, that is the direction I was planning to go, and now it's clinched! Are those 8.25s or 6.75s?

07-28-2015, 10:18 PM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires His in the pictures was 6.75" and I plan to mount mine on the 8.25" I have. Havent mounted them due to fear of dry rot after mounting. I would have got the 12-16.5 tires in the same tread but they were hard to find. I would have put those on my 10". Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-28-2015, 11:48 PM	#11
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Why are white steelies just SO FREAKIN' COOL on these trucks?

07-29-2015, 09:40 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Because they belong 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 ~

07-30-2015, 10:31 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Pic Request: 10-16.5 vs 9.50-16.5 tires Those are 33/12.50-16.5s mounted on 9.75s. They are Kelly AWRs, but Kelly stopped offering 16.5s. The tread section is wider on those than the BFGs. BFG always used a narrow tread section, which is good for less rolling resistance. These were my flotation set for the beach, so wider tread for flotation __________________ "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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