16.5" tires for C20s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 07-08-2012, 09:04 PM

Found a nice looking 16.5" blackwall truck tire for thopse ol C20s that have 16.5 wheels (awesome, now that I just bought my last 16" wheel to complete the set I've been hunting for for a month... ) Anyway, thought you might like these if you have original 16.5" wheels and have had a hard time finding nice tires - have heard quite a few folks in this boat. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FIT-189-820/

Here is what they look like on a truck (again, that gorgeous 71 C20 I saw at Brothers had them, and they look "just right" - also note the exceptional job on the custom aux fuel tank door - it looked so factory it was uncanny. Super nice job. I stared for 20 minutes...

**Daddy Brim** · 07-08-2012, 09:11 PM

$871.80 OUCH, That is more than 1/2 of what I paid for my truck.

**jocko** · 07-08-2012, 09:58 PM

yep, but that's what they go for nowadays. It's $800 every time i stick a new set of BFG All Terrains on my 2001 chev too. BFG T/A's, on the other hand, are about the only reasonably priced brand named tires left it seems (for a hot rod with 15" tires, that is) - but not the case for 16" or larger truck tires... I agree, ouch.

But, the whole point is that it's cheaper than spending $871 on tires in 16" PLUS the cost and pain in the butt of finding 4 or 5 16" 8 lug rims. Some folks have been changing to 16" rims due to tire scarcity. Including me, but if you REALLY wanted 16.5's, at least there's an option, and they look nice!

**FirstOwner69** · 07-08-2012, 11:19 PM

$174 for 9.50s and $132 for 8.75s at Tire Rack .

**jocko** · 07-08-2012, 11:46 PM

well, never mind then, I guess 16.5" tires are just coming out of our ears then...
where were you all when everyone was saying there were no 16.5" tires on the planet!

(and before I bought 16" rims...)

EDIT 1: Can you post a link firstowner, I'm not seeing any 16.5" tires at tire rack, but I may be searching wrong(ly).

EDIT 2! Nope, I found em - good call! $697 for a set of 4! Thanks!

**FirstOwner69** · 07-08-2012, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

well, never mind then, I guess 16.5" tires are just coming out of our ears then...
where were you all when everyone was saying there were no 16.5" tires on the planet!

(and before I bought 16" rims...)

Can you post a link firstowner, I'm not seeing any 16.5" tires at tire rack, but I may be searching wrong(ly).

Not coming out our ears. The only ones at Tire Rack are the same Firestone Transforces. All I ever read on the forum was that there was very little to select from.

Do a search by size, select the width, then "none" for aspect ratio and 16.5 for diameter.

9.50s: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&diameter=16.5

8.75s: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&diameter=16.5

I see you found them as I was digging up those darn links for ya'.

**MusicMan70** · 07-09-2012, 12:29 AM

Either way, Good lookin' out for us 16.5" folks! Thanks Jocko and Firstowner!!

**special-K** · 07-09-2012, 06:59 AM

Good for Firestone! That's a good looking tire. I Googled "Firestone Transforce HT" and came up with a Tire Rack listing that does show they offer 8.75s as well. But,it's the 9.50s that are best looking on a C/20. I only wish they offered a 12.50/33 for the rear. Or,better yet,something in between like an 11/32. It's been years since there's been a size between. All the 12.50/33s are all terrains with bolder edges on the tread. I'd like the more rounded street tire look of these all seasons. I have an itch for a C/20 and if I get one I have a set of 9.75/8.25 steelies ready and waiting.

longhorn70gmc · 07-09-2012, 01:49 PM

Subscribed for reference purposes, great thread!!!

**Daddy Brim** · 07-10-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longhorn70gmc

Subscribed for reference purposes, great thread!!!

Anybody else know to get some, in the market for some 16.5 tires.

longhorn70gmc · 07-11-2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daddy Brim

Anybody else know to get some, in the market for some 16.5 tires.

Most of the local tire shops will offer or locate the size for you. Sometimes they can be a little pricey. Discount Tire use to offer this size, Kirkland at COSTCO has discontinued this size all together. If I were to go buy some of this size today, I would make sure the year date is current and the tires are not old, tires dryrot to fast here in California. If you find any please let us know. I would like to save and reuse my 16.5 rims.
R/

**special-K** · 07-13-2012, 07:54 AM

Isn't this thread about telling us these Firestones are available?

07-08-2012, 09:04 PM	#1
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	16.5" tires for C20s Found a nice looking 16.5" blackwall truck tire for thopse ol C20s that have 16.5 wheels (awesome, now that I just bought my last 16" wheel to complete the set I've been hunting for for a month... ) Anyway, thought you might like these if you have original 16.5" wheels and have had a hard time finding nice tires - have heard quite a few folks in this boat. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FIT-189-820/ Here is what they look like on a truck (again, that gorgeous 71 C20 I saw at Brothers had them, and they look "just right" - also note the exceptional job on the custom aux fuel tank door - it looked so factory it was uncanny. Super nice job. I stared for 20 minutes... Attached Images

07-08-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s $871.80 OUCH, That is more than 1/2 of what I paid for my truck. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

07-08-2012, 09:58 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s yep, but that's what they go for nowadays. It's $800 every time i stick a new set of BFG All Terrains on my 2001 chev too. BFG T/A's, on the other hand, are about the only reasonably priced brand named tires left it seems (for a hot rod with 15" tires, that is) - but not the case for 16" or larger truck tires... I agree, ouch. But, the whole point is that it's cheaper than spending $871 on tires in 16" PLUS the cost and pain in the butt of finding 4 or 5 16" 8 lug rims. Some folks have been changing to 16" rims due to tire scarcity. Including me, but if you REALLY wanted 16.5's, at least there's an option, and they look nice!

07-08-2012, 11:19 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,844	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s $174 for 9.50s and $132 for 8.75s at Tire Rack .

07-08-2012, 11:46 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s well, never mind then, I guess 16.5" tires are just coming out of our ears then... where were you all when everyone was saying there were no 16.5" tires on the planet! (and before I bought 16" rims...) EDIT 1: Can you post a link firstowner, I'm not seeing any 16.5" tires at tire rack, but I may be searching wrong(ly). EDIT 2! Nope, I found em - good call! $697 for a set of 4! Thanks! Last edited by jocko; 07-08-2012 at 11:51 PM.

07-09-2012, 12:29 AM	#7
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,837	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s Either way, Good lookin' out for us 16.5" folks! Thanks Jocko and Firstowner!! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

07-09-2012, 06:59 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s Good for Firestone! That's a good looking tire. I Googled "Firestone Transforce HT" and came up with a Tire Rack listing that does show they offer 8.75s as well. But,it's the 9.50s that are best looking on a C/20. I only wish they offered a 12.50/33 for the rear. Or,better yet,something in between like an 11/32. It's been years since there's been a size between. All the 12.50/33s are all terrains with bolder edges on the tread. I'd like the more rounded street tire look of these all seasons. I have an itch for a C/20 and if I get one I have a set of 9.75/8.25 steelies ready and waiting. __________________ "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 ~

07-09-2012, 01:49 PM	#9
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s Subscribed for reference purposes, great thread!!! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

07-13-2012, 07:54 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 16.5" tires for C20s Isn't this thread about telling us these Firestones are available? __________________ "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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