4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**57NAPCO** · 01-13-2015, 09:28 PM

Not into Hummer tread. Just not much out there in the skinny off road type tire. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

Blue Rat · 01-13-2015, 09:32 PM

Most 16.5 tires are industrial tires or heavy duty type tires.

slotard · 01-13-2015, 09:45 PM

My impression is that the original purpose of xx.5" wheels is that only heavy duty tire are available for them, so you don't end up with light duty tires on a heavy duty truck.

Redcap · 01-13-2015, 10:41 PM

Groundhawgs still come in a 16.5, I think.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-13-2015, 10:51 PM

I bought a set of sta super traxions from Nebraskatire.com. They are the 16.5 x 9.50. Think they have narrower sizing as well.

andrewmp6 · 01-14-2015, 03:27 AM

http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=8&g=1

1985-GMC · 01-14-2015, 04:00 AM

Sent you a PM

**57NAPCO** · 01-14-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

I bought a set of sta super traxions from Nebraskatire.com. They are the 16.5 x 9.50. Think they have narrower sizing as well.

Thanks, they have some great tires. Are your 9.50's very wide ? By chance do you have any pictures of them mounted? On what width rim.
Thanks again

**57NAPCO** · 01-14-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=8&g=1

Thanks, great tires there also.

andrewmp6 · 01-14-2015, 09:09 AM

Look around on interco site they are one of the few that still makes tires for the 16.5 rims.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-14-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

Thanks, they have some great tires. Are your 9.50's very wide ? By chance do you have any pictures of them mounted? On what width rim.
Thanks again

I don't have mine mounted yet. Just bought them if they go discontinued before I was ready for them.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-14-2015, 05:52 PM

Here is a link of the look on a stock k20 with the same tires. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255766

**57NAPCO** · 01-14-2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Here is a link of the look on a stock k20 with the same tires. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255766

great link, thanks

ChevyFreak60 · 01-14-2015, 07:58 PM

I just got a new set of BFG All Terrain 35/12.50/16.50 for my k20

newstedcomeback · 01-14-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

I just got a new set of BFG All Terrain 35/12.50/16.50 for my k20

Im looking into getting the same tires. where did you get them from? how much did they cost?
Thanks

**special-K** · 01-15-2015, 08:14 AM

16.5 rim size is the bi-product of the "Wide Oval" era when tire profiles went from tall & skinny to low & wide. 16" remained as the tall skinny profile on trucks. When wider tires requiring wider rims started going on 8-lug 4wds, they were offered in 16.5. The first tires were about wider, then came the taller tires (33"+). 16s remained the standard truck size tire and no wider wheels were made in 16"... because no wider tires were made. In the late-80s wider/taller 16" wheels & tires began production and for over 25 years they have been supposedly phasing out 16.5s. The best off road tires are still available in 16.5, but the closest thing to tall/skinny would be 37/12.50-16.5s on 8.25 wheels. Anything shorter will be wider in proportion. Anything narrower than 12.50 will be way shorter,too... like a 9.50. They eliminated sizes between 9.50 & 12.50

ChevyFreak60 · 01-15-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by newstedcomeback

Im looking into getting the same tires. where did you get them from? how much did they cost?
Thanks

I got them at Big O tire and spent 1100 with road hazard warranty.

**57NAPCO** · 01-15-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

16.5 rim size is the bi-product of the "Wide Oval" era when tire profiles went from tall & skinny to low & wide. 16" remained as the tall skinny profile on trucks. When wider tires requiring wider rims started going on 8-lug 4wds, they were offered in 16.5. The first tires were about wider, then came the taller tires (33"+). 16s remained the standard truck size tire and no wider wheels were made in 16"... because no wider tires were made. In the late-80s wider/taller 16" wheels & tires began production and for over 25 years they have been supposedly phasing out 16.5s. The best off road tires are still available in 16.5, but the closest thing to tall/skinny would be 37/12.50-16.5s on 8.25 wheels. Anything shorter will be wider in proportion. Anything narrower than 12.50 will be way shorter,too... like a 9.50. They eliminated sizes between 9.50 & 12.50

Thanks for that info! wonder if those will fit under stock suspension on a 68 3/4 ton. I just bought a 82 3/4 ton (22,000 miles,454) for parts with the stock white 16.5 rim on it. Again, I'm thinking about having them power coated white and mounting the 37's on those ? I'm possibly looking at a 2inch all spring lift and I'm guessing they will fit fine with 2 more inches ? So many questions, sorry but this tire/rim set up is new to me.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-GOODYEAR-W...-/281561209844

Plus 150 bucks shipping to Tx.

**Cash3481** · 01-15-2015, 10:19 PM

Here is a set of 16.5x12.5x35s I found in a local pawn shop. I tried to buy them for the wheels but they wouldnt sell them to me unless I bought the tires too. If anyone is interested in the tires let me know and I'll offset the cost to get the wheels.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-15-2015, 10:29 PM

Been watching craigslist for a set like these. we're they dry cracked? Trevor

**Cash3481** · 01-15-2015, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Been watching craigslist for a set like these. we're they dry cracked? Trevor

I pm'd you!

**57NAPCO** · 01-15-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cash3481

I pm'd you!

nice

**Cash3481** · 01-15-2015, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

16.5 rim size is the bi-product of the "Wide Oval" era when tire profiles went from tall & skinny to low & wide. 16" remained as the tall skinny profile on trucks. When wider tires requiring wider rims started going on 8-lug 4wds, they were offered in 16.5. The first tires were about wider, then came the taller tires (33"+). 16s remained the standard truck size tire and no wider wheels were made in 16"... because no wider tires were made. In the late-80s wider/taller 16" wheels & tires began production and for over 25 years they have been supposedly phasing out 16.5s. The best off road tires are still available in 16.5, but the closest thing to tall/skinny would be 37/12.50-16.5s on 8.25 wheels. Anything shorter will be wider in proportion. Anything narrower than 12.50 will be way shorter,too... like a 9.50. They eliminated sizes between 9.50 & 12.50

Tim,
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**Cash3481** · 01-15-2015, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

nice

I need to apologize for not including the board in the pm. They are offering the 2 wheels and tires for $375. (if you blow up the picture it's written on the tread) Seemed high and I offered them $50 for the wheels but I thought they were 8.25" wide but sadly, they are not.
Please forgive me for my indiscretion...

**57NAPCO** · 01-15-2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cash3481

I need to apologize for not including the board in the pm. They are offering the 2 wheels and tires for $375. (if you blow up the picture it's written on the tread) Seemed high and I offered them $50 for the wheels but I thought they were 8.25" wide but sadly, they are not.
Please forgive me for my indiscretion...

I was hoping you sold em is all...no need to apologize.

01-13-2015, 09:28 PM	#1
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,216	4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... Not into Hummer tread. Just not much out there in the skinny off road type tire. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know.

01-13-2015, 09:32 PM	#2
Blue Rat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 608	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... Most 16.5 tires are industrial tires or heavy duty type tires.

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slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... My impression is that the original purpose of xx.5" wheels is that only heavy duty tire are available for them, so you don't end up with light duty tires on a heavy duty truck. __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350

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Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... Groundhawgs still come in a 16.5, I think. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

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71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... I bought a set of sta super traxions from Nebraskatire.com. They are the 16.5 x 9.50. Think they have narrower sizing as well. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-14-2015, 03:27 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... http://www.intercotire.com/tires.php?id=8&g=1

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andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... Look around on interco site they are one of the few that still makes tires for the 16.5 rims.

01-14-2015, 05:52 PM	#12
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... Here is a link of the look on a stock k20 with the same tires. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255766 __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... I just got a new set of BFG All Terrain 35/12.50/16.50 for my k20 __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

01-15-2015, 08:14 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... 16.5 rim size is the bi-product of the "Wide Oval" era when tire profiles went from tall & skinny to low & wide. 16" remained as the tall skinny profile on trucks. When wider tires requiring wider rims started going on 8-lug 4wds, they were offered in 16.5. The first tires were about wider, then came the taller tires (33"+). 16s remained the standard truck size tire and no wider wheels were made in 16"... because no wider tires were made. In the late-80s wider/taller 16" wheels & tires began production and for over 25 years they have been supposedly phasing out 16.5s. The best off road tires are still available in 16.5, but the closest thing to tall/skinny would be 37/12.50-16.5s on 8.25 wheels. Anything shorter will be wider in proportion. Anything narrower than 12.50 will be way shorter,too... like a 9.50. They eliminated sizes between 9.50 & 12.50 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... Here is a set of 16.5x12.5x35s I found in a local pawn shop. I tried to buy them for the wheels but they wouldnt sell them to me unless I bought the tires too. If anyone is interested in the tires let me know and I'll offset the cost to get the wheels. Attached Images __________________ Mike If your helping someone and expecting something in return... your doing business not kindness!

01-15-2015, 10:29 PM	#20
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: 4X4 Tires to fit 16.5 rim are quite slim... Been watching craigslist for a set like these. we're they dry cracked? Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever



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