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hoppa 01-21-2019 05:57 PM

Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
We are trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture.
I am curious on the wheel and tire size in this image? Looks kinda big to be a 7.00-15 IMO, but I could be wrong. Anyone have any ideas what size wheel and tire this is depicting?
Thanks for any and all help.
https://i.imgur.com/xQoJbkzl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/73w9ly0.jpg

big block 72 01-23-2019 10:22 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
I'm guessing those are the optional 10.00 16.5 tires on 16.5x8.25 wheels. I don't think you will ever find wheels or tires in this size. You could replicate the look by having some 16x8 or 17x8 wheels made and using a 265/60/16 or 17 tire.

1rippen6 01-23-2019 10:38 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
I agree with big block 72, I think vintage wheels are making a stock appearing wheel now that a hub cap will snap onto.

DeadheadNM 01-23-2019 10:58 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
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The 6-lug 16.5” wheels do not take caps and caps couldn’t be ordered on k5s so equipped. Therefore, it’s doubtful these wheels are 16.5”. 15 x 8” steel wheels would be close enough imo though not oem.

Here’s a survivor with 16.5” 6-lug wheels

1rippen6 01-23-2019 11:06 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
Well I stand corrected, if anyone would know it would be DeadheadNM.

DeadheadNM 01-23-2019 11:08 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
The dealer model selector is my source on this. I just load the trucks :)

big block 72 01-23-2019 11:12 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
Thanks for the correction, and the cool picture. I have never seen a set of factory 6 lug 16.5 wheels before, I also didn't know they don't take caps. But comparing your wheels to the brochure picture it is apparent those are 15" wheels. The tires seem bigger than any of the optional tires though....

DeadheadNM 01-23-2019 11:15 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
It’s odd that the pickup 16.5” 8-lug wheels take caps but I’m nearly certain the 6-lugs don’t.

hoppa 01-24-2019 10:57 AM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
Man I sure appreciate the help guys, I might look into having some wheels made but probably explore other options. The GMC 4X4 hubcaps are not very common either, I could only find the correct looking ones in 3/4 ton? Maybe the rare 16.5 wheels used 3/4 ton hubcaps?
Thanks again

PS I am looking for a spare tire holder that goes behind passenger seat, also period correct air cleaner and valve covers if anyone has this stuff in decent condition.

1rippen6 01-24-2019 01:34 PM

Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture
 
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I have a spare tire rack and a set of GMC caps that will need some TLC. PM me your cell or email, they frown on selling outside the sale thread.


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