Replacing 16.5 wheels with 16 x 6-1/2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Asshat · 07-05-2020, 10:23 PM

It seems to me these wheels should fit fine, only difference is the rim is an inch narrower. This should still put the outside of the tire within an inch of where the original ones are.
What do you guys think?

I only have one 16” wheel so far, the 16.5 rims all have tires mounted on them.

Stock 16.5 wheels - 5.25 backset, 2.75 outset
16” wheel - 4.5 backset, 3.0 outset

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-05-2020, 11:55 PM

Just looking at the picture of the wheel itself seems like it would work fine

07-05-2020, 10:23 PM	#1
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,259	Replacing 16.5 wheels with 16 x 6-1/2 It seems to me these wheels should fit fine, only difference is the rim is an inch narrower. This should still put the outside of the tire within an inch of where the original ones are. What do you guys think? I only have one 16” wheel so far, the 16.5 rims all have tires mounted on them. Stock 16.5 wheels - 5.25 backset, 2.75 outset 16” wheel - 4.5 backset, 3.0 outset Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed Last edited by Asshat; 07-05-2020 at 10:29 PM.

07-05-2020, 11:55 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Replacing 16.5 wheels with 16 x 6-1/2 Just looking at the picture of the wheel itself seems like it would work fine __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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