Factory Original 16.5" steelies? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972Blaze · 04-30-2016, 08:15 AM

I am not sure if these are the same steel wheel that came as an option on a 1972 Blazer. These have holes for clips. I am pretty sure that the originals did not have nubs to hold a hub cap. Please share what you know about the original 16.5x8 wheels and if you have a picture I would like to see it. Thanks.

**DeadheadNM** · 04-30-2016, 08:30 AM

I don't believe these had nubs for caps and caps were not included from GM when so equipped. The 8-lug 16.5" and 6-lug (3 nub) wheels do accommodate caps. Someone else please confirm. The Chevrolet blazer brochure for the 72 model year has an ochre k5 w what I believe are 16.5" wheels and it has no caps.

1972Blaze · 05-01-2016, 06:37 PM

I am surprised that there is not more info out there on the correct 16.5" steel wheels.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-01-2016, 07:04 PM

Not too common option to begin with let alone 40yrs later. I'm guessing most were discarded over the years. BFG dropped their 16.5" at. I expect those on my k20 will be changed for 16" when the time comes.

**MusicMan70** · 05-01-2016, 07:48 PM

Here are some 16.5 x 6.0 6-lugs wheels I have. I believe they were also used on G10 vans as well; 3 nubs.
I read in the parts for sale section that another member stated they would fit disc brakes but I can't confirm that.
They have a 4" backspacing and I mounted them on the rear of my suburban just to see if they fit with a 9.5" wide tire and they do.

1mrtimk · 06-06-2016, 08:18 PM

My 72 K5 CST came from the factory with 31 X 10.50 X 16.5 tires and wheels, according to the build sheet. No hub caps mentioned.

04-30-2016, 08:15 AM	#1
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Factory Original 16.5" steelies? I am not sure if these are the same steel wheel that came as an option on a 1972 Blazer. These have holes for clips. I am pretty sure that the originals did not have nubs to hold a hub cap. Please share what you know about the original 16.5x8 wheels and if you have a picture I would like to see it. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

04-30-2016, 08:30 AM	#2
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Factory Original 16.5" steelies? I don't believe these had nubs for caps and caps were not included from GM when so equipped. The 8-lug 16.5" and 6-lug (3 nub) wheels do accommodate caps. Someone else please confirm. The Chevrolet blazer brochure for the 72 model year has an ochre k5 w what I believe are 16.5" wheels and it has no caps. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-01-2016, 06:37 PM	#3
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Re: Factory Original 16.5" steelies? I am surprised that there is not more info out there on the correct 16.5" steel wheels. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

05-01-2016, 07:04 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Factory Original 16.5" steelies? Not too common option to begin with let alone 40yrs later. I'm guessing most were discarded over the years. BFG dropped their 16.5" at. I expect those on my k20 will be changed for 16" when the time comes. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-01-2016, 07:48 PM	#5
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Factory Original 16.5" steelies? Here are some 16.5 x 6.0 6-lugs wheels I have. I believe they were also used on G10 vans as well; 3 nubs. I read in the parts for sale section that another member stated they would fit disc brakes but I can't confirm that. They have a 4" backspacing and I mounted them on the rear of my suburban just to see if they fit with a 9.5" wide tire and they do. Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-06-2016, 08:18 PM	#6
1mrtimk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: labadie mo Posts: 48	Re: Factory Original 16.5" steelies? My 72 K5 CST came from the factory with 31 X 10.50 X 16.5 tires and wheels, according to the build sheet. No hub caps mentioned.



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