16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

flintnoid · 04-08-2016, 09:37 PM

I have all the dog dish caps and rims .thrte is 16.5 x 9 on side wall of tires...what size tire should i be looking for if wanting to stay with stock rims16.5?

52napco · 04-08-2016, 10:25 PM

16.5's are extinct.....find a set of Ford E-250 16x7 and ride off in the sunset

**jocko** · 04-08-2016, 10:29 PM

Look for Firestone TransForce HT if you want a highway 16.5 or same tire in an AT if you want it to be a little more (but not much) off roady. Size you want is 16.5x9.50 (or, to be exact: 9.50R16.5LT)

Gmc.guy · 04-09-2016, 11:37 AM

There is plenty of 16.5 but you have to go 35" or bigger mud tires. (Doesn't look like that's what you want) Firestone transforce also comes in a 8.75 x 16.5, or used to. I know they made bf all terrains and mud terrains in 16.5 but not sure anymore. I would also go with the Ford 16's. The Firestone tires are about 40$ more in 16.5 than 16. You could probably get 16" tires and rims for the same price as the 16.5 tires.

CrewCab59 · 04-09-2016, 11:48 AM

STA still makes 16.5 tires in few different tread patterns and sizes.

**jocko** · 04-09-2016, 02:16 PM

Yes - STA is a good resource. I will be buying some SuperTraxions from them in the future. Wasn't sure if op was looking for mudders or street/mild AT, etc. But yes, good vendor.

stsalvage · 04-09-2016, 05:55 PM

If your have your own tire machine and you don't know the story's about why not put a 16 on a 16.5 rim or the other way around best off let a shop do it for you.

I remember back in the 80-90's 16.5 tires where so hard to get now days they came back out with them

**jocko** · 04-09-2016, 06:13 PM

I don't believe anyone has suggested putting a 16 tire on a 16.5 wheel or vice versa.

Gmc.guy · 04-09-2016, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stsalvage

If your have your own tire machine and you don't know the story's about why not put a 16 on a 16.5 rim or the other way around best off let a shop do it for you.

I remember back in the 80-90's 16.5 tires where so hard to get now days they came back out with them

I hope you didn't think that is what I meant.

**72 tigger** · 04-09-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 52napco

16.5's are extinct.....find a set of Ford E-250 16x7 and ride off in the sunset

What is a fair price for (4) 16x7 Ford rims?

Gmc.guy · 04-09-2016, 06:50 PM

Lots of yards have a flat price for regular steel rims I would start there. If you internet buy you might get an inflated "super interchange special rim" price I like to see them without tires when I buy so you do not get a rusty pitted rim Hope that helps you.

flintnoid · 04-09-2016, 07:02 PM

I appreciate your opinions ....the tires now are bias and have lots of tred left but dry rotten they just sound horrible when driving and feel not very smooth...i did take advice and search firestone transforce ht 8.75 x 16.5 i found them for $144 per tire that dont seam to bad..

**jocko** · 04-09-2016, 07:03 PM

While Ford 16s work just fine - it's worth being aware that Ford wheels are lug-centric and GM wheels are hub centric. It's not a big deal and it is proven to work just fine, but just wanted to point it out.

**jocko** · 04-09-2016, 07:05 PM

It's not a bad price at all. Certainly as good any other big name truck tire of that approx size will cost you and a lot less than many of them. That's what I'd buy (and have bought several sets, both 16s and 16.5s). Very good tire and they look right on a stocker.

flintnoid · 04-09-2016, 07:10 PM

So i think im going to attempt rattle can paint on rims and keeping stock sizes for now...until i have no choice but to go with ford rims...no hard feelings to those that do have ford rims ...

Sicklajoie · 04-09-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flintnoid

So i think im going to attempt rattle can paint on rims and keeping stock sizes for now...until i have no choice but to go with ford rims...no hard feelings to those that do have ford rims ...

No offense taken.

**jocko** · 04-09-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by flintnoid

So i think im going to attempt rattle can paint on rims and keeping stock sizes for now...until i have no choice but to go with ford rims...no hard feelings to those that do have ford rims ...

spring for the pc if you can swing it, you won't regret it! But, if you think you may change to 16s in the future someday, rattle can might be a good call.

52napco · 04-09-2016, 08:18 PM

Here are my $40 E250 wheels.

52napco · 04-09-2016, 08:32 PM

Here are my $40 E250 wheels.

52napco · 04-09-2016, 08:44 PM

Here are my $40 E250 wheels.

**jocko** · 04-09-2016, 10:28 PM

You don't have to rub it in!

flintnoid · 04-09-2016, 10:40 PM

Them look very nive

04-08-2016, 09:37 PM	#1
flintnoid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: burton mi Posts: 15	16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? I have all the dog dish caps and rims .thrte is 16.5 x 9 on side wall of tires...what size tire should i be looking for if wanting to stay with stock rims16.5? Attached Images

04-08-2016, 10:25 PM	#2
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? 16.5's are extinct.....find a set of Ford E-250 16x7 and ride off in the sunset

04-08-2016, 10:29 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,943	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? Look for Firestone TransForce HT if you want a highway 16.5 or same tire in an AT if you want it to be a little more (but not much) off roady. Size you want is 16.5x9.50 (or, to be exact: 9.50R16.5LT) Attached Images

04-09-2016, 11:37 AM	#4
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? There is plenty of 16.5 but you have to go 35" or bigger mud tires. (Doesn't look like that's what you want) Firestone transforce also comes in a 8.75 x 16.5, or used to. I know they made bf all terrains and mud terrains in 16.5 but not sure anymore. I would also go with the Ford 16's. The Firestone tires are about 40$ more in 16.5 than 16. You could probably get 16" tires and rims for the same price as the 16.5 tires. __________________ -Cody

04-09-2016, 11:48 AM	#5
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? STA still makes 16.5 tires in few different tread patterns and sizes. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

04-09-2016, 02:16 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,943	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? Yes - STA is a good resource. I will be buying some SuperTraxions from them in the future. Wasn't sure if op was looking for mudders or street/mild AT, etc. But yes, good vendor.

04-09-2016, 05:55 PM	#7
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? If your have your own tire machine and you don't know the story's about why not put a 16 on a 16.5 rim or the other way around best off let a shop do it for you. I remember back in the 80-90's 16.5 tires where so hard to get now days they came back out with them

04-09-2016, 06:13 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,943	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? I don't believe anyone has suggested putting a 16 tire on a 16.5 wheel or vice versa.

04-09-2016, 06:50 PM	#11
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? Lots of yards have a flat price for regular steel rims I would start there. If you internet buy you might get an inflated "super interchange special rim" price I like to see them without tires when I buy so you do not get a rusty pitted rim Hope that helps you. __________________ -Cody

04-09-2016, 07:02 PM	#12
flintnoid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: burton mi Posts: 15	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? I appreciate your opinions ....the tires now are bias and have lots of tred left but dry rotten they just sound horrible when driving and feel not very smooth...i did take advice and search firestone transforce ht 8.75 x 16.5 i found them for $144 per tire that dont seam to bad.. Attached Images

04-09-2016, 07:03 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,943	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? While Ford 16s work just fine - it's worth being aware that Ford wheels are lug-centric and GM wheels are hub centric. It's not a big deal and it is proven to work just fine, but just wanted to point it out.

04-09-2016, 07:05 PM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,943	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? It's not a bad price at all. Certainly as good any other big name truck tire of that approx size will cost you and a lot less than many of them. That's what I'd buy (and have bought several sets, both 16s and 16.5s). Very good tire and they look right on a stocker.

04-09-2016, 07:10 PM	#15
flintnoid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: burton mi Posts: 15	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? So i think im going to attempt rattle can paint on rims and keeping stock sizes for now...until i have no choice but to go with ford rims...no hard feelings to those that do have ford rims ...

04-09-2016, 08:18 PM	#18
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? Here are my $40 E250 wheels. Attached Images

04-09-2016, 08:32 PM	#19
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? Here are my $40 E250 wheels.



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04-09-2016, 08:44 PM	#20
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? Here are my $40 E250 wheels.

04-09-2016, 10:28 PM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,943	Re: 16.5 rims new tires or diferent rims and tires? You don't have to rub it in!

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