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Offline GregL

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C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« on: October 29, 2015, 11:18:52 pm »
Just wondering what alternatives you guys have used out there to replace the obsolete 16.5 inch tires?
Pics maybe?
I'm getting to the point where I'm thinking of making that change but not sure where to go. I have a really nice set of American made aluminum slots on the truck now with 33 X 12.50 X 16.5 tires which looks great, but that won't last. Maybe a new set of 16 inch Jackman style white spokes?
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Offline Jason S

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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2015, 12:58:17 pm »
If you're looking for a stock style wheel that will accept hubcaps: http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?topic=22714.0

Here's mine with 16" wheels off a early 90's Dodge D-250 and the original hubcaps
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #2 on: October 30, 2015, 04:10:36 pm »
Hey, that looks pretty good Jason! I'm totally OK with the complete stock look and I've come across a few Dodge rims. I just didn't realize they would accept the original GM hub caps but it looks like they do.
Thanks for the image.
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2015, 05:09:06 pm »
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I have a really nice set of American made aluminum slots on the truck now with 33 X 12.50 X 16.5 tires which looks great, but that won't last.
Greg[/b]
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Join the club. I've been collecting aluminum slotted 16.5" rims for years.  I'm up to 5 complete sets now. I never figured BF Goodrich would stop making  33" & 35" x 12.50R16.5 tires.
  Super Swamped still makes 16.5" tires, but not everyone wants mud tires.
  Talk about all dressed up and no where to go.
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2015, 05:56:28 pm »
Ha Ha!  ;D No kidding fitz! Mine are polished and look terrific. But next time tires are due (which ain't far off) I think they're going to have to go to the recycle plant.
The only 16.5 rubber I've been able to find are 37 inch take off's from Hummers, but like you said, I'm not looking for a big, aggressive mud tread.
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2015, 06:03:41 pm »
yeah i have a nice set of 16.5 alum rims just sitting. then i got Thunderer Trac Grip 2 MT Tires


i do have a problem with them rubbing on the drag link
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2015, 07:23:23 pm »
Irish, that tire looks like it would crawl over anything it touches!
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2015, 07:32:27 pm »
i havnt really had a chance to really test it, but yeah i get the same feeling. the only problem im having is the steps rub the tires with very little articulation
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2015, 08:35:43 am »
Quote from: GregL on October 29, 2015, 11:18:52 pm
Just wondering what alternatives you guys have used out there to replace the obsolete 16.5 inch tires?Greg

There is at least one source, in case you were looking for 16.5's - Specialty Tires of America. They're made in America, bias ply tires. Several widths in 16.5 listed...   
Highway rib: http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-transport/
Mud grip: http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-trailbreaker/
Mud grip: http://www.stausaonline.com/tires/sta-super-traxion/


EDIT:  Just to be sure on the hubcaps fitting Dodge wheels, they'd be 8-lug off the 93 and back trucks (i.e., had a vent window, also could have the first generation Cummins in these trucks).
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2015, 09:18:41 am »
I email that company before. Never heard anything from them
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #10 on: November 01, 2015, 01:29:47 pm »
One of my buddy's got tires from them and was pleased.

EDIT:  I sent him a message to see how he went about quotes and ordering... 
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #11 on: November 01, 2015, 11:21:05 pm »
Just to mention it again, Super Swamper offers quite a number of 16.5" tires, some of which are radials with less aggressive tread.

http://www.4wheelparts.com/eSearch.aspx/Tires?N=32qZ1z13rvn
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Re: C20 & K20 16.5 wheel alternative?
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2015, 02:09:08 am »
super swampers imo are too soft. i had 38s tsl style and they didnt last too long, its been years since i had them so i cant say they lasted a year but i know i wasnt going to pay that much for them again
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