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webfishr · 11-21-2011, 01:17 AM

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Yep, my 72-K5 has the 16.5 option listed as well.

SS Tim · 11-21-2011, 02:42 AM

My horse trailer has a set. Its a '68 Miley 4 horse walk-through fifth wheel. 6 lug 8.25x16.5 wheels.

jhwkns · 11-21-2011, 11:18 AM

I had a set once. I also had a '67 C-20 with factory 8.00-17.5's

**special-K** · 11-21-2011, 07:19 PM

Who needs proof? I must have missed this thread. It has been proven. This topic has come up several times over the years. There were no wide truck tires made back then in 15",or 16" for that matter. This was back before radials came on American vehicles from the factory,too. The only wide profile tires rated for trucks were 16.5s. I put a set of 16.5 wheels on my big block '72 Highlander back in the day.

11-21-2011, 01:17 AM	#1
webfishr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lakeside, MT Posts: 68	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims Yep, my 72-K5 has the 16.5 option listed as well.

11-21-2011, 02:42 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims My horse trailer has a set. Its a '68 Miley 4 horse walk-through fifth wheel. 6 lug 8.25x16.5 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

11-21-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims I had a set once. I also had a '67 C-20 with factory 8.00-17.5's __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-21-2011, 07:19 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: interesting/rare option... proof of 16.5 inch 6 lug rims Who needs proof? I must have missed this thread. It has been proven. This topic has come up several times over the years. There were no wide truck tires made back then in 15",or 16" for that matter. This was back before radials came on American vehicles from the factory,too. The only wide profile tires rated for trucks were 16.5s. I put a set of 16.5 wheels on my big block '72 Highlander back in the day. __________________ "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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