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**special-K** · 10-16-2016, 09:44 AM

^^^ on a C/K20??

I ordered my wheels in August. They must have already taken enough orders to fill however many they had plugged in for the next run already in place and yours are the next batch. These things are selling like hot cakes. Now to lean on them to start producing 17" aluminum slots! I say 17" now because that's the industry standard and would look no different than 16.5s.

CG · 10-16-2016, 09:55 AM

16 inch mags would be the way to go in my book. Bah 17 inch modern giant wheels ... might as well put spinning caps on em too

**special-K** · 10-16-2016, 10:15 AM

You really think 1/2" would even be noticed? Tire offerings for larger 16s are now getting how 16.5s had gotten before they got downright scarce. I'm concerned 16s will go the same way. 17s are the new 16 on newer trucks, with huge diameters being the dominant option. I'd say stock size 16s (like 235/85) will stay but I see the wide tire market going 17". For a company to produce these they need to know it's for years to come. I'd expect to see '88-up trucks running these if they came out.

snj8198 · 10-16-2016, 01:05 PM

Anyone ever run across this same wheel offered new in 16x7? Or are we subjected to what's on the used market?

**Stocker** · 10-16-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Tire offerings for larger 16s are now getting how 16.5s had gotten before they got downright scarce. I'm concerned 16s will go the same way.

Oh great, now that I just made the switch to 255/85s on 16x7 steelies!!

You make a good point, though. Something tells me there won't be any tall & skinny 17" or 18" tires.

bow-tie-bandit · 10-21-2016, 06:33 PM

FYI Just got a email from Jegs and my wheels shipped today.

**HeloCrewChief** · 10-22-2016, 10:53 AM

Had to order up some of these today. I do not even have any 3/4 ton's to put them on but, know its only a matter of time. Too good of a deal to pass up.

10-16-2016, 09:44 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 16x8 steel wheels on sale ^^^ on a C/K20?? I ordered my wheels in August. They must have already taken enough orders to fill however many they had plugged in for the next run already in place and yours are the next batch. These things are selling like hot cakes. Now to lean on them to start producing 17" aluminum slots! I say 17" now because that's the industry standard and would look no different than 16.5s. __________________ "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 ~

10-16-2016, 09:55 AM	#27
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,033	Re: 16x8 steel wheels on sale 16 inch mags would be the way to go in my book. Bah 17 inch modern giant wheels ... might as well put spinning caps on em too

10-16-2016, 10:15 AM	#28
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 16x8 steel wheels on sale You really think 1/2" would even be noticed? Tire offerings for larger 16s are now getting how 16.5s had gotten before they got downright scarce. I'm concerned 16s will go the same way. 17s are the new 16 on newer trucks, with huge diameters being the dominant option. I'd say stock size 16s (like 235/85) will stay but I see the wide tire market going 17". For a company to produce these they need to know it's for years to come. I'd expect to see '88-up trucks running these if they came out. __________________ "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 ~

10-16-2016, 01:05 PM	#29
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: 16x8 steel wheels on sale Anyone ever run across this same wheel offered new in 16x7? Or are we subjected to what's on the used market? __________________ Steve 1971 GMC Longbox. Full Roller Stroker 489 w/ FiTech EFI, Chris Straub Cam/NV4500/205/D60/14B w. Grizzly Locker and 4.11's. 2" Lift on 33's

10-21-2016, 06:33 PM	#31
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	Re: 16x8 steel wheels on sale FYI Just got a email from Jegs and my wheels shipped today.

10-22-2016, 10:53 AM	#32
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,056	Re: 16x8 steel wheels on sale Had to order up some of these today. I do not even have any 3/4 ton's to put them on but, know its only a matter of time. Too good of a deal to pass up. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins



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