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collin70k/20 · 03-07-2016, 09:52 PM

Hi I am looking for 16.5 tires for my 1970 Chevy k/20 pickup. I'm looking for something good on and off road. I don't want anything 33s and over. Please help I need tires as soon as possible. If you could put the link in your comment that would be a big help thanks Collin.

Blazer X · 03-07-2016, 11:31 PM

I know this isn't the answer your looking for but the 16.5 tire line is drying up. I work for Bfgoodrich and we quit building them except for the military humvees 2 years ago.

swamp rat · 03-07-2016, 11:35 PM

If ya use the advanced search function you will find a number of threads on the subject, type in 16.5 tires

**jocko** · 03-08-2016, 01:08 AM

Several choices. STA Super Traxion is a great off road tire, but not a radial - more for restos or period correct look (1st pic). The best made and longest lasting would be the Firestone TransForce Line. Available in HT and AT. HT (more of an on-road only tire) is on the olive truck (last pic) and also in the 2nd pic. The AT may be what you're looking for - since it has a bit more aggressive tread (third pic).
STA Super Traxion http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-traxion/
Firestone TransForce HT http://www.firestonetire.com/tires/t.../transforce-ht
Firestone TransForce AT http://www.firestonetire.com/tires/t.../transforce-at

collin70k/20 · 03-08-2016, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer X

I know this isn't the answer your looking for but the 16.5 tire line is drying up. I work for Bfgoodrich and we quit building them except for the military humvees 2 years ago.

Appreciate the feedback.
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collin70k/20 · 03-08-2016, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Several choices. STA Super Traxion is a great off road tire, but not a radial - more for restos or period correct look (1st pic). The best made and longest lasting would be the Firestone TransForce Line. Available in HT and AT. HT (more of an on-road only tire) is on the olive truck (last pic) and also in the 2nd pic. The AT may be what you're looking for - since it has a bit more aggressive tread (third pic).
STA Super Traxion http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-traxion/
Firestone TransForce HT http://www.firestonetire.com/tires/t.../transforce-ht
Firestone TransForce AT http://www.firestonetire.com/tires/t.../transforce-at

Thank you that was a big help!
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midniteblues · 03-08-2016, 08:52 AM

these are even tougher too find used.
i've been checking yards too find a decent set for my 1 ton.
i find one here and one there but never a matched set of decent ones.

there is a few on cl but they are asking $$$ for beat tires.

thinkin it would be easier to replace the rims with reg 16" but the 1/2 are oe rims.

i see those transforce tires all over they look like a good street tire.

i got 2 decent 245-75-16" bfg's for my 4x4 but its tough to find another pair.

Mike C · 03-08-2016, 09:49 AM

I would look at the 33 12.5 16.5 BFG AT if you can find them anymore. I have the 35" tire on my Jimmy. I got a great deal on some 16.5" rims and Humvee tires 10 years ago when I did the 8 lug swap on my Jimmy. I hated the Humvee bias tires and the BFG's were the only real solution. I would have done MT's but they are no longer available. I have heard varying reports about availabilities of the 16.5 BFG's anymore though.

burnin oil · 03-11-2016, 09:36 AM

Buy new rims. With a little looking around you can find a plain steel aftermarket rim in 16 or 17 inch for $50-60 apiece new. It will save you a lot of headaches and really open up your options. That's what I did for my K20 and do not regret going to a 17" rim. Heck my first set of tires were free so it cost me $200 in rims to ride around for a year before replacing 2 tires.

03-07-2016, 09:52 PM	#1
collin70k/20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Schaefferstown, PA Posts: 202	16.5 tire buying help Hi I am looking for 16.5 tires for my 1970 Chevy k/20 pickup. I'm looking for something good on and off road. I don't want anything 33s and over. Please help I need tires as soon as possible. If you could put the link in your comment that would be a big help thanks Collin.

03-07-2016, 11:31 PM	#2
Blazer X Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bluffton IN Posts: 3	Re: 16.5 tire buying help I know this isn't the answer your looking for but the 16.5 tire line is drying up. I work for Bfgoodrich and we quit building them except for the military humvees 2 years ago. __________________ " all work and no play makes me a dull boy "

03-07-2016, 11:35 PM	#3
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 16.5 tire buying help If ya use the advanced search function you will find a number of threads on the subject, type in 16.5 tires __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-08-2016, 01:08 AM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,960	Re: 16.5 tire buying help Several choices. STA Super Traxion is a great off road tire, but not a radial - more for restos or period correct look (1st pic). The best made and longest lasting would be the Firestone TransForce Line. Available in HT and AT. HT (more of an on-road only tire) is on the olive truck (last pic) and also in the 2nd pic. The AT may be what you're looking for - since it has a bit more aggressive tread (third pic). STA Super Traxion http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-traxion/ Firestone TransForce HT http://www.firestonetire.com/tires/t.../transforce-ht Firestone TransForce AT http://www.firestonetire.com/tires/t.../transforce-at Attached Images

03-08-2016, 08:52 AM	#7
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 16.5 tire buying help these are even tougher too find used. i've been checking yards too find a decent set for my 1 ton. i find one here and one there but never a matched set of decent ones. there is a few on cl but they are asking $$$ for beat tires. thinkin it would be easier to replace the rims with reg 16" but the 1/2 are oe rims. i see those transforce tires all over they look like a good street tire. i got 2 decent 245-75-16" bfg's for my 4x4 but its tough to find another pair. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-08-2016, 09:49 AM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: 16.5 tire buying help I would look at the 33 12.5 16.5 BFG AT if you can find them anymore. I have the 35" tire on my Jimmy. I got a great deal on some 16.5" rims and Humvee tires 10 years ago when I did the 8 lug swap on my Jimmy. I hated the Humvee bias tires and the BFG's were the only real solution. I would have done MT's but they are no longer available. I have heard varying reports about availabilities of the 16.5 BFG's anymore though. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-11-2016, 09:36 AM	#9
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: 16.5 tire buying help Buy new rims. With a little looking around you can find a plain steel aftermarket rim in 16 or 17 inch for $50-60 apiece new. It will save you a lot of headaches and really open up your options. That's what I did for my K20 and do not regret going to a 17" rim. Heck my first set of tires were free so it cost me $200 in rims to ride around for a year before replacing 2 tires.



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