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| | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 | I don't know a whole lot about wheels and was wondering about something. My one-ton has 19-1/2 inch wheels and I am thinking I would really rather have 16's on it. Will stock steel wheels work? Will the 8 lug bolt pattern be the same? Do I need to get special wheels for the duals? Can I recalibrate my speedometer for the new wheels? LOTSA QUESTIONS! Anything I am not considering that you might see? Help! Thanks, David :confused:  :confused_smile:
The only thing more amazing than my ability to cram 60 minutes of work into a 9 hour day is my talent for making it look effortless! My 1962 Chevy C-30 | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 |
The only thing more amazing than my ability to cram 60 minutes of work into a 9 hour day is my talent for making it look effortless! My 1962 Chevy C-30 | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | You should be able to use just about any 16 or 16.5 dually wheel up to the '91 model year. Bolt pattern is the same, even on ford and dodge. As far as the speedo goes, if you can match the outside diameter of the tire, keeping the same rolling circumference, it shouldn't mess that up too much.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,756 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,756 | Oly, the 19.5" is a tubeless height equivalent of an 18" tube-type tire. I doubt if you'll be able to find a 16" tire tall enough to match, so your road speed will drop, and RPM will probably go up noticeably. Is the truck a dual-wheel rig now? My 59 model 3800 flatbed had big enough rear brake drums that 16" wheels would not fit over the drums, so I would have had to go with outside wheels only if I'd swapped to 16's, losing the dual-wheel capability. Something to consider- - - - - -
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 181 | Thanks Bill and Jerry.
I never thought about a 16 not being able to go over the brake drum. Hmmm.... perhaps I will just have to stay with the 19.5's I mainly just wanted to lower the profile of the truck and improve the handling a little, but if it is going to increase my RPM's too, I think maybe it's not really worth it.
The only thing more amazing than my ability to cram 60 minutes of work into a 9 hour day is my talent for making it look effortless! My 1962 Chevy C-30 | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 Socket Breaker | | Socket Breaker Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,893 | You better check around on the prices for tires for 16 inch wheels in your area and consult your budget, if you have one.
My dad went with 16 inch wheels on his '53 chevy truck, and the cost for the tires was much more than 15 inch tires.
Just something to think about.
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