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#38598 07/21/2003 3:26 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 | i just got 2 rims 6 lug that are 16" dia. at the bead and 4 1/2" wide at the bead. bought em on e-bay. looking at the 6 lugs thought they had to be for a truck. 4 1/2 " is pretty narrow and i don't know if this is the wheel or not for the truck.also getting tall large diameter tires might be a problem too.
can any one comment on this? | | |
#38599 07/22/2003 6:47 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 384 | I got some tires that were bias and very tall for my truck. They were from Pomps and were Power King brand. About 65 bucks. That 16 inch measurement may be for a 15 inch rim despite the 16. Have your tire people check it out. I had my rims powder coated and am very pleased. - Scott
55 1st Chev.
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#38600 07/22/2003 8:36 PM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 | scdascda,
are your rims stock? | | |
#38601 07/23/2003 1:30 AM | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 69 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 69 | look on inside of back side, sand them down and youll find size stamped into them, also check inside between beads near the valve, youll find size somewhere stamped, all factory wheels have this, just look
6 lug 16" were factory available option in 67-72 years i know, im pretty sure 16.5" too for the 1/2 tons(5 and 6 lug)
wheels were narrower than you think back then, didnt see 15x7 wheels on the trucks yet, 15x8 was 73-up thing on the ralley type wheels and 15x6.5" on the vans
Randy the easter wabbit ! -here to help fellow enthusiasts as best as possible  parting some vehicles, 54 ford truck 57, chevy 210, 69 fairlane coupe HT and others, | | |
#38602 07/23/2003 5:18 AM | Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 9 | fast 68 - I Found the stampings on the inside- it said 16 x 4 1/2 Kelsey Hayes. I've had Kelsey Hayes master cylinder on one of my Harley's.
what i'm not sure of is if that is the stock size for a "49 1/2 ton. | | |
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