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weim55 · 07-16-2019, 12:51 PM

I’ve heard reference here on the boards to a 16 inch Ford wheel that will fit our three-quarter tons. I’m looking for a 16 x 7 or 16 x 8. Does anyone know the original application of these wheels so I know what to look for in a junkyard? Possibly an Accuride number if I purchase new? Are these wheels a straight bolt on ( lug studs and wheel center same? ) and will take the original hubcaps from my 69 C20?

Thanks,

Steve weim55 Colorado

54blackhornet · 07-16-2019, 04:29 PM

When I got my 71 C20 it had split rims on it. I was given a set of 16 in Ford wheels off a 90’s truck, not sure exactly what model but they fit perfectly caps too.

weim55 · 07-16-2019, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

When I got my 71 C20 it had split rims on it. I was given a set of 16 in Ford wheels off a 90’s truck, not sure exactly what model but they fit perfectly caps too.

Do you know what size those wheels are, 16 x 7?

Thanks,

Steve weim55 Colorado

72Cheyenne454 · 07-16-2019, 07:26 PM

The Ford Accuride wheels are 16x7

Dorman reproduces them if you can't find a used set

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...-198/overview/

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-16-2019, 07:49 PM

My wheels are off a 97 E250 and are 16x7.

72c20customcamper · 07-16-2019, 07:52 PM

1996 Ford f250 rims. Got them from Roadreadywheels.com

**leddzepp** · 07-16-2019, 08:28 PM

Most every 90’s E350 in the junkyard will have them. LKQ has Monday madness wheel sales sometimes and they are $10 each then. They are 16x7, fit perfectly, and accept dog dish caps. I run them on my 72 k2500

**Grumpy old man** · 07-16-2019, 08:49 PM

Alcoa made a 16" aluminum rim for Ford . Mounted here on this c 20 ,They were stamped with the Ford logo

65standard · 07-16-2019, 09:00 PM

Ford 8-lug wheels have a bigger center bore making them not hub centric when on the Chevy truck. The junkyard by me has plenty of 8-lug Chevy rims that fit best.

**Steeveedee** · 07-16-2019, 09:28 PM

I bought one 16" wheel at a local wrecking yard that came off a 2000 Suburban. It fits the bolt circle and has the same size hole for the hub. I don't know if a hub cap fits, but the wheel does bolt up. I also did not measure the width, couldn't tell you why. They nicked me $$ for it. I needed it to be sure I had a spare when we went camping a year or so ago, and driving 30 miles for a cheaper wheel seemed to be stupid, at the time. The new tires I bought a couple of years ago will age out before they have too many miles on them. I'm thinking that maybe I could work out some sort of trade with somebody, where they can use up the rest of the rubber before mine go bad. The thing about rubber now is that tires are only claimed to last 5 years, and by that time, the warranty has expired, even if they have plenty of tread.

**Stocker** · 07-17-2019, 12:02 AM

My 16x7 F250 steelies came from a junkyard a few years ago. I had them powdercoated and mounted with 255/85 Coopers. Never gave a thought to them not being hub-centric. I have run at least two other sets of wheels with larger hub openings and never had a problem. Once you snug up those eight lugs, nothing is going to move around.

**special-K** · 07-17-2019, 07:36 AM

Only the factory wheels were hubcentric. All your aftermarket wheels for 8-lug: aluminum slots, Kelsey Hayes 9.75s, turbine style, Jackmans/wagon wheels, Outlaw IIs, saw blades, AR23s, d-hole, Barts, all of them, were lugcentric. All Dodge and Ford 8-lug wheels fit GMs right up until they bumped their heads and went halfass European on us by going to a metric pattern that is so dangerously close to the SAE pattern, that has existed since the wheel was invented, it only serves to offer a seriously dangerous situation. You can't "see" the difference between 6 1/2" pattern and 170mm. If the wheels are from before '96 or so, no problem. But in the '90s better check. The Vans stayed SAE but the hubcap nubs were dropped on the latest years. As far as SAE Pattern Ford E & F 250/350 16 x 7 steel wheels go, you need to look for the Accuride stamp. No stamp = halfass metric

**Steeveedee** · 07-17-2019, 08:59 AM

Damn. I better check my spare wheel again. Seemed like it fit OK, when I tried it. It's an obvious ~3/16" difference, but I only put it on the rotor, I didn't put the nuts on.

CG · 07-17-2019, 09:01 AM

Wish you were closer. Im getting rid of all my 3/4 ton stuff and I have a set of these wheels I would let go for 40 bucks. But shipping them is out of the question.

weim55 · 07-17-2019, 12:00 PM

Wow, just great information everybody! This will help my search a great deal!

Steve weim55 Colorado

weim55 · 07-17-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Most every 90’s E350 in the junkyard will have them. LKQ has Monday madness wheel sales sometimes and they are $10 each then. They are 16x7, fit perfectly, and accept dog dish caps. I run them on my 72 k2500

Is LKQ a wrecking yard chain? Not sure I’ve heard of those here in Colorado?

Steve weim55 Colorado

**leddzepp** · 07-17-2019, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by weim55

Is LKQ a wrecking yard chain? Not sure I’ve heard of those here in Colorado?

Steve weim55 Colorado

They own almost every pick a part on planet earth these days

weim55 · 07-17-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

They own almost every pick a part on planet earth these days

Oh, OK. I’ll look into that and see if they own the Pick a parts here. Thanks for the heads up!

Steve weim55 Colorado

07-16-2019, 12:51 PM	#1
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s I’ve heard reference here on the boards to a 16 inch Ford wheel that will fit our three-quarter tons. I’m looking for a 16 x 7 or 16 x 8. Does anyone know the original application of these wheels so I know what to look for in a junkyard? Possibly an Accuride number if I purchase new? Are these wheels a straight bolt on ( lug studs and wheel center same? ) and will take the original hubcaps from my 69 C20? Thanks, Steve weim55 Colorado

07-16-2019, 04:29 PM	#2
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,393	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s When I got my 71 C20 it had split rims on it. I was given a set of 16 in Ford wheels off a 90’s truck, not sure exactly what model but they fit perfectly caps too. __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

07-16-2019, 07:26 PM	#4
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 457	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s The Ford Accuride wheels are 16x7 Dorman reproduces them if you can't find a used set https://www.summitracing.com/parts/r...-198/overview/

07-16-2019, 07:49 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s My wheels are off a 97 E250 and are 16x7. Attached Images __________________ "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

07-16-2019, 07:52 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,735	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s 1996 Ford f250 rims. Got them from Roadreadywheels.com Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 07-16-2019 at 08:32 PM.

07-16-2019, 08:28 PM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s Most every 90’s E350 in the junkyard will have them. LKQ has Monday madness wheel sales sometimes and they are $10 each then. They are 16x7, fit perfectly, and accept dog dish caps. I run them on my 72 k2500 Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-16-2019, 08:49 PM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s Alcoa made a 16" aluminum rim for Ford . Mounted here on this c 20 ,They were stamped with the Ford logo Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

07-16-2019, 09:00 PM	#9
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s Ford 8-lug wheels have a bigger center bore making them not hub centric when on the Chevy truck. The junkyard by me has plenty of 8-lug Chevy rims that fit best. __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

07-16-2019, 09:28 PM	#10
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,723	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s I bought one 16" wheel at a local wrecking yard that came off a 2000 Suburban. It fits the bolt circle and has the same size hole for the hub. I don't know if a hub cap fits, but the wheel does bolt up. I also did not measure the width, couldn't tell you why. They nicked me $$ for it. I needed it to be sure I had a spare when we went camping a year or so ago, and driving 30 miles for a cheaper wheel seemed to be stupid, at the time. The new tires I bought a couple of years ago will age out before they have too many miles on them. I'm thinking that maybe I could work out some sort of trade with somebody, where they can use up the rest of the rubber before mine go bad. The thing about rubber now is that tires are only claimed to last 5 years, and by that time, the warranty has expired, even if they have plenty of tread. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-17-2019, 12:02 AM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,727	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s My 16x7 F250 steelies came from a junkyard a few years ago. I had them powdercoated and mounted with 255/85 Coopers. Never gave a thought to them not being hub-centric. I have run at least two other sets of wheels with larger hub openings and never had a problem. Once you snug up those eight lugs, nothing is going to move around. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-17-2019, 07:36 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s Only the factory wheels were hubcentric. All your aftermarket wheels for 8-lug: aluminum slots, Kelsey Hayes 9.75s, turbine style, Jackmans/wagon wheels, Outlaw IIs, saw blades, AR23s, d-hole, Barts, all of them, were lugcentric. All Dodge and Ford 8-lug wheels fit GMs right up until they bumped their heads and went halfass European on us by going to a metric pattern that is so dangerously close to the SAE pattern, that has existed since the wheel was invented, it only serves to offer a seriously dangerous situation. You can't "see" the difference between 6 1/2" pattern and 170mm. If the wheels are from before '96 or so, no problem. But in the '90s better check. The Vans stayed SAE but the hubcap nubs were dropped on the latest years. As far as SAE Pattern Ford E & F 250/350 16 x 7 steel wheels go, you need to look for the Accuride stamp. No stamp = halfass metric __________________ "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 ~

07-17-2019, 08:59 AM	#13
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,723	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s Damn. I better check my spare wheel again. Seemed like it fit OK, when I tried it. It's an obvious ~3/16" difference, but I only put it on the rotor, I didn't put the nuts on. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-17-2019, 09:01 AM	#14
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,034	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s Wish you were closer. Im getting rid of all my 3/4 ton stuff and I have a set of these wheels I would let go for 40 bucks. But shipping them is out of the question. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-17-2019, 12:00 PM	#15
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 916	Re: Questions on 16 inch Ford wheels that fit C20s Wow, just great information everybody! This will help my search a great deal! Steve weim55 Colorado



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