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Old 04-20-2010, 03:44 PM   #1
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16.5 inch tires

What companies still make 8.00/16.5 tires?
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Old 04-20-2010, 04:05 PM   #2
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Re: 16.5 inch tires

try coker tire i believe they make them
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Old 04-20-2010, 04:23 PM   #3
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I just bought some Cooper's
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Old 04-20-2010, 05:12 PM   #4
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Re: 16.5 inch tires

Cooper, Firestone, General, and lots of off names. Go to Google and type in 8.00 x 16.5. You can even get them local at any tire shop. Just not a lot of tread pattern choices.
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Old 04-20-2010, 08:37 PM   #5
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Re: 16.5 inch tires

BF Goodrich.

I have the A/T's
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:25 PM   #6
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BF Goodrich.

I have the A/T's
I dont think they have the A/t's that small....if they do...please send me the link.
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Re: 16.5 inch tires

cool thanks everyone, I'm wondering why I have had so much trouble finding them. oh well, now I know where to look.
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:44 PM   #8
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I dont think they have the A/t's that small....if they do...please send me the link.


I have the 33's

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-...n-t-a-ko-tires
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Old 04-21-2010, 09:51 AM   #9
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Re: 16.5 inch tires

16.5's are going away fast. I would never buy another set of 16.5 wheels with what is offered out there.
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He was asking about 8.00 x 16.5's....
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He was asking about 8.00 x 16.5's....
Yep, you're right... Now, where did I put my glasses.
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Old 04-22-2010, 07:30 PM   #12
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16.5's are going away fast. I would never buy another set of 16.5 wheels with what is offered out there.
Been hearin that for years.... still buyin em, just bought a set of 9.75x16.5 slotted mags and had them powdercoated....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=16.5&x=24&y=6
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-....50/16.5/tires
And that was just in a few seconds....
They'll still be around for awhile longer,,,,
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Old 04-22-2010, 08:50 PM   #13
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Been hearin that for years.... still buyin em, just bought a set of 9.75x16.5 slotted mags and had them powdercoated....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...=16.5&x=24&y=6
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-....50/16.5/tires
And that was just in a few seconds....
They'll still be around for awhile longer,,,,
I just put a set on my longhorn.....
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Old 04-22-2010, 08:54 PM   #14
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Re: 16.5 inch tires

Just google "8.00 x 16.5"
you'll probably see alot of trailer tires but cooper is gonna be your best bet, they usually have em at "just tires" or "tractor supply"
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Old 04-23-2010, 02:12 AM   #15
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I just put a set on my longhorn.....
What tires and size are those?
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Old 04-23-2010, 07:53 AM   #16
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Re: 16.5 inch tires

I agree with Mudder, I just put the last 9.50rx16.5 tire on my longhorn. unless you are going for the factory type tire you can get a 235rx16 tire for half the price with better choice in tire tread and manufactures.
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Old 04-23-2010, 10:47 AM   #17
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I just put a set on my longhorn.....
I still think that Slotted Mags win the best wheel ever contest hands down!!

Looks Sweeet!!!
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Old 04-23-2010, 11:47 AM   #18
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What tires and size are those?
9.50 x 16.5 or 9.75 x 16.5...I cant remember.
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Old 04-23-2010, 11:58 PM   #19
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Thanks - I have some 16.5 slots and I thought the only tire I could go with was the 33" BFGs. I was worried about clearance in front, not to mention the cost. This thread showed me there may be an alternative.

I love the slots but I wasn't so sure about the bigger tires since I like more of lowered stance.
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Old 04-24-2010, 08:16 PM   #20
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For the purists, authenticity= priceless. The 16.5" wheel is one of the correct wheel sizes that were available from 67 thru 72. Its hard for some people to believe GM never had an 16" one piece wheel for 3/4 tons during this era, but had a 16" one piece wheel for 1/2 tons.
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