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| | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | Can anyone tell me what rim widths were available for the 16" wheels in 1949. I have a set which a 4" and 2 others which are a bit wider.
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | If I am not mistaken, the 16" wheels for the 1/2 pickups were 4". The suburban and panel trucks with 16" wheels were 4.5". This is hearsay evidence and not to be used in a court of law.
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | The standard rim for all 3100 series trucks in 1949 was 16x4.00 (6.00x16 tire).
The one optional 16" rim was 16x4.50 (RPO 282G), and it was an available option for all 3100 trucks in 1949 (6.50x16 tire). | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,953 | I must have a mix and match set. 6.50-16 on a 4" rim. Any idea of a later 6 lug stock rim that would fit. I need an inch wider for radials. (long story which you have all heard about!) | | |
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