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#36531 01/09/2003 10:54 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Here's what's stamped on the back of my 16 inch 8-bolt, gray, after market rims which I've been using on my '48 3/4T with 235-85-R16 Michelin highway treads for 6 years with no problems.
16x6K
CAP 3045 LBS, 80 PSI, DOT T
5 12 21
Rockwell Fumagalli, Made in Brazil
They are 6" wide. A tire man in town says the K has to do the the gauge of metal used. Some heavier rims have "KK" stamped on them according to him.
The set-back of the mounting surface to a straight edge spanning the furthest inside edge of the rim is 4 inches.
The tie-rod end on the driver's side sits about 1/8" from the rim edge. The tie-rod end is about 3/16" from the rim edge on the passenger's side. The steering arm is about 1/8" from the tire. This is a little close. But I've never had a problem whatsoever like I did with a 17x750 tire on a one-piece rim that was on the truck when I got it.
The picture in the 48-51 Shop Manual shows the tie-rod riding higher than mine and behind the brake flange plate. My tie-rod is pointing at the rim edge. If you get something like these, judge for yourself on your own rig. Hope this helps.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#36532 01/10/2003 2:35 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 188 Member | | Member Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 188 | Wally, THX. I'll do some research and see what I can find. | | |
#36533 01/10/2003 3:34 PM | Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 358 | Would a rim stamped 'KKK' come in white only? | | |
#36534 01/10/2003 8:41 PM | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 19 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 19 |
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