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hula · 05-27-2012, 01:15 AM

How do I identify a 3/4 ton GM 16 inch steel wheel besides the 8 lugs? I need to find some for my truck that has 17.5s.
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JCD · 05-27-2012, 01:20 AM

They'll be 16 inches?

J.

One Chevy Scotty · 05-27-2012, 03:48 PM

I found some that were take-offs from a K20...they have GM stamped on the outer ring...ask a tire guy how to spot the 16.5 bead shape. Take a tape measure with you when you go to look at the wheels. Mine have the 'nubs' to hold on the hub caps (4 of em).

Good luck in your hunt.

hula · 05-28-2012, 01:40 AM

Ok. My 16s that came with the truck aren't marked GM but I'd rather have GM if I can find them.

**special-K** · 05-29-2012, 06:28 AM

Kelsey Hayes made the wheels. Maybe the ones that came on the trucks had GM stamped,but you will find the exact same wheel without the stamp. If you powder coat them you won't be able to read any stampings anyway. The slots on the GM wheels are narrower than Fords and I'm not sure how other brands compare. Here is what the wheel should look like:

05-27-2012, 01:15 AM	#1
hula Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	How to identify a 3/4 ton GM 16 in steel wheel? How do I identify a 3/4 ton GM 16 inch steel wheel besides the 8 lugs? I need to find some for my truck that has 17.5s. Posted via Mobile Device

05-27-2012, 01:20 AM	#2
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: How to identify a 3/4 ton GM 16 in steel wheel? They'll be 16 inches? J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

05-27-2012, 03:48 PM	#3
One Chevy Scotty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 117	Re: How to identify a 3/4 ton GM 16 in steel wheel? I found some that were take-offs from a K20...they have GM stamped on the outer ring...ask a tire guy how to spot the 16.5 bead shape. Take a tape measure with you when you go to look at the wheels. Mine have the 'nubs' to hold on the hub caps (4 of em). Good luck in your hunt.

05-28-2012, 01:40 AM	#4
hula Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72	Re: How to identify a 3/4 ton GM 16 in steel wheel? Ok. My 16s that came with the truck aren't marked GM but I'd rather have GM if I can find them.

05-29-2012, 06:28 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: How to identify a 3/4 ton GM 16 in steel wheel? Kelsey Hayes made the wheels. Maybe the ones that came on the trucks had GM stamped,but you will find the exact same wheel without the stamp. If you powder coat them you won't be able to read any stampings anyway. The slots on the GM wheels are narrower than Fords and I'm not sure how other brands compare. Here is what the wheel should look like: 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 ~



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