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Hey Everybody,

I've got a couple of questions about subject wheels. I recently removed the wheels/tires that came on my truck when I bought it. They were not original equipment. What I just found out was that there were 2 different sizes. The front had 15x6 and the rear had 15x8 and they both had the Cheverolet 6 lug pattern that fits the old truck. Once I got them back from the tire installer, I finally got to see the roll stamp inside the wheel. It seems that the wheels were late 1960's vintage, based on the codes. I'll want to sell them, and will post a for sale posting when I'm ready, but right now, I have no idea what kind of value (if any) that these have. Of course, condition will play a huge role, but other factors such as rarity can affect cost. The question is, how do I determine a fair asking price for the wheels? I'm attaching pics of the roll stamps, just as FYI, in case it helps someone. Also, if this runs afoul of the rules, just move or delete it.

Thanks!

Just as an FYI, I have found original 16x4.5 wheels for my truck in decent shape for $20. And they're likely a little less common than the later ones you have.

So, fodder for the recycler?

I would sell them to someone that can use them rather than just scrap them, but $75-$100 is probably the top end of what they are worth (for the set).

Compared to the $5 the scrap man might give you.

Good luck with getting $5. They don't even pay for steel up here. Back when they did, I got $14 for a diesel engine block and a few bits of miscellaneous steel. The bare block probably weighed 450# (they're 900# fully dressed.)

I have a set of 15”x8” kelsey hayes rims and recently tried to buy just one. On eBay they are going for big money. They are sought after by 4x4 guys that have blazers and late sixties early seventies trucks that want to put larger tires on them. Here is an example [LINK].

I've seen stuff like that for sale. I often wonder if anyone ever buys it.... My wheels look better overall. I'm also wondering if I should separate them into 2 separate sales because of the 2 different sizes. Whichever way I go, I'll offer them for sale here, first. These darn things are so heavy, it's going to cost a ton to ship them! Probably better if someone could just pick them up or use the hauling board to move them.

You'd be surprised. They probably won't cost more than $20 each or less to send

You can search eBay "Sold" auctions to see that those wheels are bringing good money. I'd sell them as separate pairs.

Mike B

Mike,

That was good advice! Looks like most that have sold recently are 5 lug, although there are a few 6 lug wheels that have sold. Prices are definitely higher than I was thinking! Selling in pairs makes the most sense to me. If that doesn't work, I guess I can break them into singles. Off to ebay, I suppose....

I'd try the Parts For Sale section here first, it might be an easy sale and help a fellow Bolter.

Mike B