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franko72 · 01-28-2005, 08:17 PM

Looking for chrome trim rings for my factory 16.5 wheels. I have the center caps, and am looking for a decent set of ( beauty rings) as some people call them.Stainless or chrome.I also wondered if 16" rings would fit a 16.5 rim.

GMC AMI · 01-29-2005, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by franko72

Looking for chrome trim rings for my factory 16.5 wheels. I have the center caps, and am looking for a decent set of ( beauty rings) as some people call them.Stainless or chrome.I also wondered if 16" rings would fit a 16.5 rim.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...949223255&rd=1

franko72 · 01-29-2005, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the tip

GMC AMI · 01-29-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by franko72

Thanks for the tip

May the price stay low and yours be the winning bid! Good luck, Mike.

Longhorn Man · 01-29-2005, 06:09 PM

I recently bought some trim rings for 16 inch rims, and was rather suprised to discover they will not fit 16.5 inch rims.

**john** · 01-29-2005, 06:39 PM

here are some 16.5 rings These seem to be kind of rare.
http://www.hubcapmasters.net/customs.html
home page for rings. http://www.hubcapmasters.net/

GMC AMI · 01-29-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by franko72

Thanks for the tip

Seems the tip is no good, let me know and I will bid higher on the trim rings so you do not have to retract your bid. Mike.

franko72 · 01-29-2005, 07:13 PM

hey mike, not your fault ,If I get stuck with them I will just try to resell them.Hey longhorn man, are you sure the 16" trim rings wont fit the 16.5? It really makes sense that they would'nt fit I guess.

Longhorn Man · 01-29-2005, 08:44 PM

Yeah, I am 100% positive.
I have those exact same rings, just got off another board member. I went to install them on my truck and they didn't fit the back wheels. I had my 2 spares on the rear while I was getting tires mounted on my 16 inch rims. The difference was rather suprising honestly.
One thing you may consider, the 16.5 inch street tires are getting more expensive by the day. If you haven't bought any lately, look at the prices and limited selection. I avoided this whole problem with getting later model steel rims and painting them white. (Thanks longhorn jeff!) The back spacing isn't quite right, and the wheels are tucked in a bit too much, but I'll take that over not being able to afford new tires.
Here is a pic of the trim ring on the 16 inch rim with the new tires mounted...got them off a class A motorhome...the tread is like a mile deep, and michilins seem to last forever (my right foot not withstanding) they are tall too, help overcome the 4.10's in the rear. (31 inch tall LT235/85R16)

The other pic kinda shows the too much backspacing deal I refered to...later on when the truck is here and out in daylight, i can get a better pic as an example.

**john** · 01-29-2005, 08:45 PM

Frank 16.5 wheels have a tapered bead, where 16" are straight. So I don't think there is any way they will fit. Good luck John

franko72 · 01-30-2005, 02:11 PM

Hey Mike, I lost the ebay bid Whhoopppeeee!

01-28-2005, 08:17 PM	#1
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	looking for wheel trim rings Looking for chrome trim rings for my factory 16.5 wheels. I have the center caps, and am looking for a decent set of ( beauty rings) as some people call them.Stainless or chrome.I also wondered if 16" rings would fit a 16.5 rim. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

01-29-2005, 11:48 AM	#3
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	Thanks for the tip __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

01-29-2005, 06:39 PM	#6
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	here are some 16.5 rings These seem to be kind of rare. http://www.hubcapmasters.net/customs.html home page for rings. http://www.hubcapmasters.net/ __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 01-29-2005 at 06:48 PM.

01-29-2005, 07:13 PM	#8
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	hey mike, not your fault ,If I get stuck with them I will just try to resell them.Hey longhorn man, are you sure the 16" trim rings wont fit the 16.5? It really makes sense that they would'nt fit I guess. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

01-29-2005, 08:44 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yeah, I am 100% positive. I have those exact same rings, just got off another board member. I went to install them on my truck and they didn't fit the back wheels. I had my 2 spares on the rear while I was getting tires mounted on my 16 inch rims. The difference was rather suprising honestly. One thing you may consider, the 16.5 inch street tires are getting more expensive by the day. If you haven't bought any lately, look at the prices and limited selection. I avoided this whole problem with getting later model steel rims and painting them white. (Thanks longhorn jeff!) The back spacing isn't quite right, and the wheels are tucked in a bit too much, but I'll take that over not being able to afford new tires. Here is a pic of the trim ring on the 16 inch rim with the new tires mounted...got them off a class A motorhome...the tread is like a mile deep, and michilins seem to last forever (my right foot not withstanding) they are tall too, help overcome the 4.10's in the rear. (31 inch tall LT235/85R16) The other pic kinda shows the too much backspacing deal I refered to...later on when the truck is here and out in daylight, i can get a better pic as an example. Attached Images

01-29-2005, 06:09 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I recently bought some trim rings for 16 inch rims, and was rather suprised to discover they will not fit 16.5 inch rims.

01-29-2005, 08:45 PM	#10
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Frank 16.5 wheels have a tapered bead, where 16" are straight. So I don't think there is any way they will fit. Good luck John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-30-2005, 02:11 PM	#11
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	Hey Mike, I lost the ebay bid Whhoopppeeee! __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust



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