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Mr Chevorlet · 08-05-2013, 10:08 AM

Finally found a set of 16" 6 lug they came with the tires, were they worth a 100 dollars. I thought so, they are hard to find.

Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 12:58 PM

Love my 16s

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 01:47 PM

Nice find! Do you happen to know the width?

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Boffa

Love my 16s

What size tires are you running on those?

Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 02:11 PM

235/85R16s on the front and 7.50/16s on the rear

**med.bronze** · 08-05-2013, 02:24 PM

Hey Lou, I've got a set of these too, are your wheels 5" wide as well?
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Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 02:52 PM

not sure of the rim width. 5" seems narrow. Is there a way to tell from the tire size?

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 03:36 PM

It's possible to come up with a pretty accurate measurement with the tires on. I've been on a wheel quest for a while, so I've spent a lot of time measuring them with tires on. In any case, if you really want to do it, this works:

A. Place a flat edge all of the way across the front of the tire and the back of the tire. Measure the distance between.
B. Measure the distance from the outer lip of the rim to the flat edge resting against the tire on both front and back.
C. Add the 2 measurements from B together and add 1 inch.

A - C = rim width

This has always worked for me when measuring stock steel wheels.
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Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 04:08 PM

5" on the money. Why didnt I think of that

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou Boffa

5" on the money. Why didnt I think of that

You did measure to the outer most lip (where rubber meets metal) of the rim, correct? I wonder if all of this style are 5"?

Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 06:19 PM

Yup, I did.

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 06:25 PM

I really like the look of your truck. The wheel and tire combo look perfect. I'm impressed as to how nicely the 235's look on a 5" wheel. I've been looking for a set of 16's for a while now, but haven't found any yet.

Lou Boffa · 08-05-2013, 06:34 PM

there are so many great stances for these trucks. The only real solution is to buy more trucks! I wanted a tougher, ranch stance on mine as that's its heritage. I left to "mudder" 7.50's on the rear. Also, the 16's help fill up the side mounted well better than a 15" Only limit for us is our imagination.
Thanks

bruceman1968 · 08-05-2013, 07:04 PM

Nice find Mr. Chevrolet! Those rims will look great on your truck. Always like to see the progress on your build. Your doing a great job on it.

Mr Chevorlet · 08-05-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Nice find! Do you happen to know the width?

Yes they are 6" wide. I think from what I measured

Mr Chevorlet · 08-05-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Nice find Mr. Chevrolet! Those rims will look great on your truck. Always like to see the progress on your build. Your doing a great job on it.

Thanks bruceman I 'll post some picks of the bed and a couple of pieces of wood installed. Got the fender wells all worked out and painted.

**jocko** · 08-05-2013, 08:44 PM

those look great, and nice find.

anyone know what year/models those particular wheels were offered on? Not exactly common...

also, curious if they fit over a disk brake upgrade - being 6 lug, they were clearly for pre-71 half ton trucks, so wondering if the extra 1" diameter helped make up for the taper on the backside of the pre-71 rims where the caliper/wheel interference normally occurs during a disk upgrade?

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

those look great, and nice find.

anyone know what year/models those particular wheels were offered on? Not exactly common...

also, curious if they fit over a disk brake upgrade - being 6 lug, they were clearly for pre-71 half ton trucks, so wondering if the extra 1" diameter helped make up for the taper on the backside of the pre-71 rims where the caliper/wheel interference normally occurs during a disk upgrade?

Here's an old thread about these wheels:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350240

I pm'd back and forth with a member that said they clear discs with no issues.

factorystock · 08-05-2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NC67Chev

Here's an old thread about these wheels:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350240

I pm'd back and forth with a member that said they clear discs with no issues.

Thanks for the link to the old post. The remark they are a "Staple" in that link(post #3) is puzzling. They are not easy to find. The photo of my 16" 6 lug is the '62 thru '70 version ( 4 rectangular vent holes ) and won't clear disc brakes. There is also the '71 thru '80's 4x4 16" 6 lug version ( 4 triangular vent holes) which will clear disc brakes. Takes quite of bit of leg work to find these as well.

**NC67Chev** · 08-05-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Thanks for the link to the old post. The remark they are a "Staple" in that link is puzzling. They are not easy to find. The photo of my 16" 6 lug is the '62 thru '70 version ( 4 rectangular vent holes ) and won't clear disc brakes. There is also the '71 thru '80's 4x4 16" 6 lug version ( 4 triangular vent holes) which will clear disc brakes. Takes quite of bit of leg work to find these as well.

I don't suppose you have a side-by-side comparison do you? This is something I've been trying to figure out for quite some time, but I haven't been able to find any wheel to try. Is it safe to assume that the 71 up 16 inch wheels have 4 nubs versus 3 nubs?

**jocko** · 08-05-2013, 09:31 PM

thx guys - good info. still confused as to whether or not they clear disks... will follow along. Just a note - am pretty sure the 71-80ish 4x4 6 luggers are 15" - and, yes, they clear disks (if those are the ones you're talkin about factorystock - OR, was there ALSO a 16" 6 lug K10 wheel available I'm not familiar with?)

Thanks again for the great info and link.

Mr Chevorlet · 08-05-2013, 10:28 PM

The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers.

**med.bronze** · 08-05-2013, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers.

Hmm... that's interesting. The set of five I got a couple years ago look exactly like yours and they came off a 69 GMC. They also have the rectangular holes like yours vs. the triangular ones. I need to go put one of them on one of my K10's and see if it fits
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**NC67Chev** · 08-06-2013, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Chevorlet

The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers.

I can't tell from the picture. Are there 3 or 4 nubs/bumps or on your wheels for hubcaps? If there are 3, they will all be the same size. If there are 4, there will be 2 bigger ones and 2 smaller ones.

Mr Chevorlet · 08-06-2013, 09:12 AM

NC67 there are only three nubs on these.

08-05-2013, 10:08 AM	#1
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	16" 6 lug Yeah! Finally found a set of 16" 6 lug they came with the tires, were they worth a 100 dollars. I thought so, they are hard to find. Attached Images __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

08-05-2013, 12:58 PM	#2
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Love my 16s Attached Images __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 02:11 PM	#5
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! 235/85R16s on the front and 7.50/16s on the rear __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 02:24 PM	#6
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Hey Lou, I've got a set of these too, are your wheels 5" wide as well? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

08-05-2013, 02:52 PM	#7
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! not sure of the rim width. 5" seems narrow. Is there a way to tell from the tire size? __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 01:47 PM	#3
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Nice find! Do you happen to know the width? __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

08-05-2013, 03:36 PM	#8
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! It's possible to come up with a pretty accurate measurement with the tires on. I've been on a wheel quest for a while, so I've spent a lot of time measuring them with tires on. In any case, if you really want to do it, this works: A. Place a flat edge all of the way across the front of the tire and the back of the tire. Measure the distance between. B. Measure the distance from the outer lip of the rim to the flat edge resting against the tire on both front and back. C. Add the 2 measurements from B together and add 1 inch. A - C = rim width This has always worked for me when measuring stock steel wheels. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

08-05-2013, 04:08 PM	#9
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! 5" on the money. Why didnt I think of that __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 06:19 PM	#11
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Yup, I did. Attached Images __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 06:25 PM	#12
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! I really like the look of your truck. The wheel and tire combo look perfect. I'm impressed as to how nicely the 235's look on a 5" wheel. I've been looking for a set of 16's for a while now, but haven't found any yet. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

08-05-2013, 06:34 PM	#13
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! there are so many great stances for these trucks. The only real solution is to buy more trucks! I wanted a tougher, ranch stance on mine as that's its heritage. I left to "mudder" 7.50's on the rear. Also, the 16's help fill up the side mounted well better than a 15" Only limit for us is our imagination. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

08-05-2013, 07:04 PM	#14
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! Nice find Mr. Chevrolet! Those rims will look great on your truck. Always like to see the progress on your build. Your doing a great job on it. __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS

08-05-2013, 08:44 PM	#17
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! those look great, and nice find. anyone know what year/models those particular wheels were offered on? Not exactly common... also, curious if they fit over a disk brake upgrade - being 6 lug, they were clearly for pre-71 half ton trucks, so wondering if the extra 1" diameter helped make up for the taper on the backside of the pre-71 rims where the caliper/wheel interference normally occurs during a disk upgrade?

08-05-2013, 09:31 PM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! thx guys - good info. still confused as to whether or not they clear disks... will follow along. Just a note - am pretty sure the 71-80ish 4x4 6 luggers are 15" - and, yes, they clear disks (if those are the ones you're talkin about factorystock - OR, was there ALSO a 16" 6 lug K10 wheel available I'm not familiar with?) Thanks again for the great info and link.

08-05-2013, 10:28 PM	#22
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! The ones I just bought and posted came off a 1984 Chevy 4x4 and they will clear the disk brake calibers. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414



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08-06-2013, 09:12 AM	#25
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 16" 6 lug Yeah! NC67 there are only three nubs on these. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

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