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**special-K** · 08-25-2013, 08:01 AM

The wheels aren't the option. The option is for 10.00" tires,which were only available in heavier load ranges in 16.5. I had a '71 K/10 Custom with chrome hubcap option and 8.25 x 16.5s. I've had after market Kelsey Hayes 6 and 5-lug 16.5s with nubs. Not sure what the deal is but some came with hubcaps. The centers are the same and the rim is different,so the 1/2t caps are what is used.

08-25-2013, 08:01 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 The wheels aren't the option. The option is for 10.00" tires,which were only available in heavier load ranges in 16.5. I had a '71 K/10 Custom with chrome hubcap option and 8.25 x 16.5s. I've had after market Kelsey Hayes 6 and 5-lug 16.5s with nubs. Not sure what the deal is but some came with hubcaps. The centers are the same and the rim is different,so the 1/2t caps are what is used. Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~