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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: Sarge on November 14, 2011, 11:08:04 AM

Title: Help! 37x12.50r16.5 on stock dually rims, will they mount????
Post by: Sarge on November 14, 2011, 11:08:04 AM

I have an 89 Crew cab dually and I am putting a 6" lift on, I want to run the Humvee 37x12.50r 16.5 MT tires, but the only dually 16.5 steel rims I can find new are only 6.75 wide. Is it possible to mount them? I know I will have to get spacers between the DRW's. I am sure the outer sides of the tire will not site flat on the ground and the tires will wear prematurely.  I have found on e-bay and craigslist some old RV 16.5x8.75 rims, but are usually in bad shape.  Anyone have any pictures?
Thanks Sarge

Title: Re: Help! 37x12.50r16.5 on stock dually rims, will they mount????
Post by: malibu795 on November 25, 2011, 08:29:35 PM

requires alot of muscle seen it done.. im sure you are aware the the center will wear fast

Title: Help! 37x12.50r16.5 on stock dually rims, will they mount????
Post by: Isaac3384 on November 26, 2011, 06:30:44 AM

If the rims are bent, that can be repaired. If they have a little rust, they can be painted, so don't be too skeptical if they look rough. I'd run a lower pressure in the tires so they wore more evenly; it won't help much, but any help is better than none...