WA WTB 2 16x8 8 lug wheels

[47thriftmaster]

Just looked at my truck and I have 2 16x6 front wheels and 2 16.5x6.75 rear wheels. I would like to have 16 wheels all around but with the back a little wider than the front, so I am looking for 2 16x7 8 lug wheels or 16x6.5 for my rear wheel. I will get pics of the front so you have an idea of how they look, as I do not plan to run hub caps they have to match. Thank you all for the help, hopefully I will get a set prior to the tires on the 16.5 going bold.

Thank you again.

[w314speed]

I had a set of 4 16X8 made at Stockton wheel in CA for my 72 Custom Camper. A little pricey at $150 ea, but you can get whatever offset you want and they are NEW. I like the tire selection for 16" vs 16.5. Just another thought if you can't locate what you want!

[viking427]

Assuming your fronts are original to the truck, they're proabbaly the oem 16x6.5" 8 lug steel wheels ("steelies"). Ford (actually Accuride co.) made a 16x7" steel wheel that looks very close to the GM wheel, except for the shape of the four "windows", that will bolt right onto your truck. They're close enough in appearance it takes a trained eye to tell the difference. Ford also offered a 16x6" wheel that matches their 16x7 exactly if you needed them to look identical. The Ford 8 lug steelies are primarily on their 90's 3/4 and 1 ton vans. No 16x8 lug steelies by oem mfrs that Im aware of.

[47thriftmaster]

Originally Posted by viking427

Assuming your fronts are original to the truck, they're proabbaly the oem 16x6.5" 8 lug steel wheels ("steelies"). Ford (actually Accuride co.) made a 16x7" steel wheel that looks very close to the GM wheel, except for the shape of the four "windows", that will bolt right onto your truck. They're close enough in appearance it takes a trained eye to tell the difference. Ford also offered a 16x6" wheel that matches their 16x7 exactly if you needed them to look identical. The Ford 8 lug steelies are primarily on their 90's 3/4 and 1 ton vans. No 16x8 lug steelies by oem mfrs that Im aware of.

Thanks for the info, could not remember if 16x8 or 16x7. Yes my fronts are 16x6.5 the rears are 16.5x6.75, 16x7 for the rear would work out just fine.

[47thriftmaster]

Originally Posted by w314speed

I had a set of 4 16X8 made at Stockton wheel in CA for my 72 Custom Camper. A little pricey at $150 ea, but you can get whatever offset you want and they are NEW. I like the tire selection for 16" vs 16.5. Just another thought if you can't locate what you want!

Thanks, will keep that on mind if I can't find any.

[PICKMUP]

I have both the 16x6 & 16x7s.

[47thriftmaster]

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

I have both the 16x6 & 16x7s.

Thanks Frank, Could I get pics and price for the 16x7? Maybe I could come down this weekend.

[PICKMUP]

Here's both sizes. Caps are on the 7".

[special-K]

Originally Posted by viking427

Assuming your fronts are original to the truck, they're proabbaly the oem 16x6.5" 8 lug steel wheels ("steelies"). Ford (actually Accuride co.) made a 16x7" steel wheel that looks very close to the GM wheel, except for the shape of the four "windows", that will bolt right onto your truck. They're close enough in appearance it takes a trained eye to tell the difference. Ford also offered a 16x6" wheel that matches their 16x7 exactly if you needed them to look identical. The Ford 8 lug steelies are primarily on their 90's 3/4 and 1 ton vans. No 16x8 lug steelies by oem mfrs that Im aware of.

The only 16s that came on these trucks were split rims. The Accurides make a great look-alike for the 16.5s with the added benefit of widely available tires

[47thriftmaster]

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Here's both sizes. Caps are on the 7".

Thanks Frank, I'm actually looking for a set that the center ring fits snug on the 8 lug drum/disc. I like the fit of it in case I run them without caps. Here is a pic of my fronts I want to match.

[47thriftmaster]

Originally Posted by special-K

The only 16s that came on these trucks were split rims. The Accurides make a great look-alike for the 16.5s with the added benefit of widely available tires

Thanks for the info, I actually have a set of accuride 16" wheels but the center ring is about 1/4" larger than the wheel center. I'm looking for a set that will fit snug so it looks right without caps on them.

Thanks again

[jocko]

lug-centric (what you have) will work on a hub-centric wheel as long as the hub opening is larger than the hub - so it's ok to use what you have. Ford wheels are lug-centric and folks use them on the chev 8 lug hubs all the time. If, however, you do want the hub-centric type, a trip to the local junkyard should do - mid/late 70's to 87 3/4 and 1 ton chevs more commonly had the 16" wheels you seek. Maybe not in 8" width though.

[special-K]

What you want are the later GM wheels,is what I'm thinking. They are fairly easy to find,or easier that older wheels anyway. They were use from the 70s-91. I believe these wheels are 6". You can get new 16 x 8s from Wheel Vintiques,but not sure if center hole would be a fit to the GM hub,since they are likely one size fits all 8-lug

[72C20Highlander]

Frank, I would be interested in 4- 16" x 6" 8lug for my 72 C20. How much would they be shipped to colorado?

[PICKMUP]

Originally Posted by 72C20Highlander

Frank, I would be interested in 4- 16" x 6" 8lug for my 72 C20. How much would they be shipped to colorado?

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