KY WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**aotte1** · 11-02-2014, 10:16 AM

Want to buy Western Wheel to match photo, it is 16.5 X 9.75, 8 lug. Need one or two wheels.

Les

**aotte1** · 11-02-2014, 10:57 AM

Another picture of wheel needed on truck, it looks better then tricycle tire on rear that came on the truck. The truck came with only three of the Western Wheels.

Les

**aotte1** · 11-02-2014, 11:00 AM

Tricycle tires that came on truck.

**special-K** · 11-03-2014, 08:07 AM

Carlisle! You bought that one,eh? Just a helpful bit of info here, Western called those wheels "Bullets". I figure that may be helpful to know when you are asking around. they were one of the first wheels to come with an integrated center. They were flat across and I remember some full-floater hubs not fitting under them. They look great w/o (on 8-luggers)

**aotte1** · 11-03-2014, 11:52 AM

Tim,

Thanks for the additional information on the wheels, received a very good price, last day of Carlisle. Truck is actually in your region, grandson has it in northern VA.

Les

**special-K** · 11-03-2014, 10:24 PM

I'm glad he got a good deal. I thought it has good potential when I saw it

**aotte1** · 11-03-2014, 11:42 PM

It has been same owner for last 25 years and had not been driven much in recent years. Think it has been AZ truck most of it life. Has a few nice options. Not much rust and clean frame. A few panels, have some dents.
It is a real K short bed truck.

Les

lousblown55chevy · 11-03-2014, 11:53 PM

I had a set of them on my 86 Suburban back in 88 , great looking wheels , but haven't seen them on anything in years

**TBONE1964** · 11-04-2014, 06:12 AM

That will be a tough one to find. Plenty of 5 lug bullets out there. Maybe the contact on the link can point you in the right direction.

Good luck with your search,
Tom

http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/inventory.php?cat=1

**aotte1** · 11-05-2014, 02:24 PM

Tom and all others, thanks for the help. Research so far indicates that 8.25s are much more common then the 9.75s. May go with a pair of 8.25s on front till I can find another 9.75 wide wheel.

Thanks,
Les

xman · 11-07-2014, 12:01 PM

maybe look up http://www.detroitvintagewheels.com/ and give him a call to see if he has anything laying around. I know he restores original wheels.

11-02-2014, 10:16 AM	#1
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 Want to buy Western Wheel to match photo, it is 16.5 X 9.75, 8 lug. Need one or two wheels. Les Attached Images

11-02-2014, 10:57 AM	#2
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 Another picture of wheel needed on truck, it looks better then tricycle tire on rear that came on the truck. The truck came with only three of the Western Wheels. Les Attached Images

11-02-2014, 11:00 AM	#3
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 Tricycle tires that came on truck. Attached Images

11-03-2014, 08:07 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 Carlisle! You bought that one,eh? Just a helpful bit of info here, Western called those wheels "Bullets". I figure that may be helpful to know when you are asking around. they were one of the first wheels to come with an integrated center. They were flat across and I remember some full-floater hubs not fitting under them. They look great w/o (on 8-luggers) __________________ "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 ~

11-03-2014, 11:52 AM	#5
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 Tim, Thanks for the additional information on the wheels, received a very good price, last day of Carlisle. Truck is actually in your region, grandson has it in northern VA. Les

11-03-2014, 10:24 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 I'm glad he got a good deal. I thought it has good potential when I saw it __________________ "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 ~

11-03-2014, 11:42 PM	#7
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 It has been same owner for last 25 years and had not been driven much in recent years. Think it has been AZ truck most of it life. Has a few nice options. Not much rust and clean frame. A few panels, have some dents. It is a real K short bed truck. Les

11-03-2014, 11:53 PM	#8
lousblown55chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Saint Charles MO. Posts: 197	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 I had a set of them on my 86 Suburban back in 88 , great looking wheels , but haven't seen them on anything in years

11-04-2014, 06:12 AM	#9
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 That will be a tough one to find. Plenty of 5 lug bullets out there. Maybe the contact on the link can point you in the right direction. Good luck with your search, Tom http://www.akhwheels.com/pages/inventory.php?cat=1 __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

11-05-2014, 02:24 PM	#10
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 Tom and all others, thanks for the help. Research so far indicates that 8.25s are much more common then the 9.75s. May go with a pair of 8.25s on front till I can find another 9.75 wide wheel. Thanks, Les

11-07-2014, 12:01 PM	#11
xman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Channahon, IL Posts: 198	Re: WTB: Western Wheel 16.5x 9.75 maybe look up http://www.detroitvintagewheels.com/ and give him a call to see if he has anything laying around. I know he restores original wheels.



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