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eyebuzz · 09-12-2010, 03:21 PM

Hi All,

What is the width of stock 16.5" 8 lug (c20 Suburban in my case) steel wheels?

The sticker in the glove box says 8.75 - 16.5 - 8 PR High.
I'm guessing they are 6" width but that "8 PR High" is throwing me off - what's that?

Looking to switch to 16 in steel wheels to get more tire options - but not sure which width to go for (looking to keep the tire size close to stock: 235 75 16's).

Thanks,

TT

**Stocker** · 09-12-2010, 04:08 PM

Your guess of 6" width is probably very close. It should be stamped into the back side of the wheel.

8 PR High means 8-ply rated (load range D) Highway tires.

Good choice going to 16s, you'll find a very good selection of tires. For 235/75-16 tires, I would use a 16x7 wheel.

**too much stuff** · 09-12-2010, 04:23 PM

I think originally you had the 8.75 floatation wheels.

eyebuzz · 09-12-2010, 09:11 PM

Thanks guys,

Yes, looking forward to tire selection -- leaning towards the Firestone Destination A/T - I won't really be doing any off-roading but I like they way they look on a truck and seem to get very good (almost unanimous) positive reviews online. Too bad though about the diminishing lack of 16.5 sizes - I just cleaned up the wheels last weekend and they looked great - even with old scraps and scratches.

Best,

Tim

09-12-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Stock rim width Hi All, What is the width of stock 16.5" 8 lug (c20 Suburban in my case) steel wheels? The sticker in the glove box says 8.75 - 16.5 - 8 PR High. I'm guessing they are 6" width but that "8 PR High" is throwing me off - what's that? Looking to switch to 16 in steel wheels to get more tire options - but not sure which width to go for (looking to keep the tire size close to stock: 235 75 16's). Thanks, TT

09-12-2010, 04:08 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,561	Re: Stock rim width Your guess of 6" width is probably very close. It should be stamped into the back side of the wheel. 8 PR High means 8-ply rated (load range D) Highway tires. Good choice going to 16s, you'll find a very good selection of tires. For 235/75-16 tires, I would use a 16x7 wheel. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-12-2010, 04:23 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,705	Re: Stock rim width I think originally you had the 8.75 floatation wheels. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-12-2010, 09:11 PM	#4
eyebuzz Licensed driver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 161	Re: Stock rim width Thanks guys, Yes, looking forward to tire selection -- leaning towards the Firestone Destination A/T - I won't really be doing any off-roading but I like they way they look on a truck and seem to get very good (almost unanimous) positive reviews online. Too bad though about the diminishing lack of 16.5 sizes - I just cleaned up the wheels last weekend and they looked great - even with old scraps and scratches. Best, Tim



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