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Swbman · 10-04-2004, 11:13 PM

I need to replace the old 16.5 Rims and tires on my 3/4,does anyone know of any good donor truck I can get the 16 inch wheels and tires from, something I can find in my local salvage yard,dont want to spend a lot $$$$$. thanks

72 CustomCamper · 10-04-2004, 11:16 PM

My uncle had replaced the 16.5 rims on my 72 C/20 with a set of 16's off a mid 80's up Ford 3/4 ton...

Chuck

Longhorn Man · 10-04-2004, 11:20 PM

mine look to be from later model vans. I'n not 100% sure as they were given to me.
I know 87 burbs had 16 inch rims.

Brainchild · 10-04-2004, 11:47 PM

All the 8 hole patterns are the same,ford,chevy,dodge.if the center is big enough to clear they'll fit.
I would just go walkabout the local yards and see what I could get a hold of.

chickenwing · 10-04-2004, 11:57 PM

Ford 8-lug went metric in the late models... Sorry dunno what year that started. I swapped my 16.5's for 2004 Suburban. Tires and alloy wheels $400. That's super good deal! If you like em, not everyone does, inquire who does the take-off conversions from your local GM dealer and go from there.

1969 GMC · 10-05-2004, 12:01 AM

Yup all Ford Super Duties have the 8x170mm oddball pattern, so they won't work.
However, the F250's and F350's wheels on '97 and older will work. Newer Ford vans are still 8x6.5 IIRC, so they will. Watch out for the oddball 7 lug found on some light duty F/E250's, though.

All GM wheels to present should work, but the center hole may not be large enough to work for you. If you want some "Bling" get the chromed alloys or even the H2 rims (17x8 I think).

Dodge has gone metric too IIRC, but I don't know anything about that. Any thing from the 70's up to 93 will work for sure, but it gets fuzzy after that.

Good luck!

EDIT: the takeoff rim and tire packages are cheap! I just talked to a guy on Pirate4x4 who bought ebay H2 rims for his truck, he bought a set of 5 rims only for $177 + shipping. Talk about a deal! Check tire stores if there are any around you, because a lot of ppl buy new trucks and take them straight to the tire store to get some blingin du(m)bs and lo-pros, and you can score the stockers for cheap.

justplainjoe · 10-05-2004, 12:24 AM

I just replaced my 16.5s on my 72 3/4 GMC. I was gonna use take-offs from a newer GM but the wheels were too tucked into the wheelwells and I didn't like the look. I ended up lay'n down some cash for custom wheels and 6 ply tires in the end. I'm happy I went that way, and so is the wife.

68w/sbc406 · 10-05-2004, 12:36 AM

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Longhorn Man · 10-05-2004, 12:44 AM

If I Remember Correctly
I just figured that out recently.

68w/sbc406 · 10-05-2004, 12:47 AM

LMAO LMFAO IIRC WTB and i am sure there is more. thanks longhorn

*1972C10* · 10-05-2004, 12:48 AM

Kinda like the old David Allan Coe Song x's and o's

chickenwing · 10-05-2004, 12:55 AM

There is no machine work required on the H2 wheels? I remeber some guy on ebay selling information on how to modify H2 wheels. Maybe it was for the lug nut cover?

10-04-2004, 11:13 PM	#1
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Need to Replace 16.5 Rims, on my 3/4 ton,know any good donors. I need to replace the old 16.5 Rims and tires on my 3/4,does anyone know of any good donor truck I can get the 16 inch wheels and tires from, something I can find in my local salvage yard,dont want to spend a lot $$$$$. thanks __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

10-04-2004, 11:16 PM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	My uncle had replaced the 16.5 rims on my 72 C/20 with a set of 16's off a mid 80's up Ford 3/4 ton... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

10-04-2004, 11:47 PM	#4
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	All the 8 hole patterns are the same,ford,chevy,dodge.if the center is big enough to clear they'll fit. I would just go walkabout the local yards and see what I could get a hold of. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

10-04-2004, 11:57 PM	#5
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Ford 8-lug went metric in the late models... Sorry dunno what year that started. I swapped my 16.5's for 2004 Suburban. Tires and alloy wheels $400. That's super good deal! If you like em, not everyone does, inquire who does the take-off conversions from your local GM dealer and go from there. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

10-05-2004, 12:01 AM	#6
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Yup all Ford Super Duties have the 8x170mm oddball pattern, so they won't work. However, the F250's and F350's wheels on '97 and older will work. Newer Ford vans are still 8x6.5 IIRC, so they will. Watch out for the oddball 7 lug found on some light duty F/E250's, though. All GM wheels to present should work, but the center hole may not be large enough to work for you. If you want some "Bling" get the chromed alloys or even the H2 rims (17x8 I think). Dodge has gone metric too IIRC, but I don't know anything about that. Any thing from the 70's up to 93 will work for sure, but it gets fuzzy after that. Good luck! EDIT: the takeoff rim and tire packages are cheap! I just talked to a guy on Pirate4x4 who bought ebay H2 rims for his truck, he bought a set of 5 rims only for $177 + shipping. Talk about a deal! Check tire stores if there are any around you, because a lot of ppl buy new trucks and take them straight to the tire store to get some blingin du(m)bs and lo-pros, and you can score the stockers for cheap. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650 Last edited by 1969 GMC; 10-05-2004 at 12:07 AM.

10-04-2004, 11:20 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	mine look to be from later model vans. I'n not 100% sure as they were given to me. I know 87 burbs had 16 inch rims.

10-05-2004, 12:24 AM	#7
justplainjoe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 70	I just replaced my 16.5s on my 72 3/4 GMC. I was gonna use take-offs from a newer GM but the wheels were too tucked into the wheelwells and I didn't like the look. I ended up lay'n down some cash for custom wheels and 6 ply tires in the end. I'm happy I went that way, and so is the wife. __________________ 03 Tahoe LT 4x4 04 Corvette 99 Cadillac SLS 72 GMC 2500 04 Jeep Rubicon

10-05-2004, 12:44 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	If I Remember Correctly I just figured that out recently.

10-05-2004, 12:47 AM	#10
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	LMAO LMFAO IIRC WTB and i am sure there is more. thanks longhorn __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-05-2004, 12:48 AM	#11
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Kinda like the old David Allan Coe Song x's and o's

10-05-2004, 12:55 AM	#12
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	There is no machine work required on the H2 wheels? I remeber some guy on ebay selling information on how to modify H2 wheels. Maybe it was for the lug nut cover? __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!



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