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factorystock · 08-23-2013, 11:24 PM

The plot thickens! Ok, 6 lug. Yes, the 16.5" 6 lug wheel was optional on '72 Blazers. The same 16.5" wheel originally had clips on 1967 and 1968 1/2 tons, but 69 thru 72 16.5" wheels did not come with clips, due to the new hubcap design that did not fit.

08-23-2013, 11:24 PM	#6
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,354	Re: Question about 16.5 x 8.25 Steelies for 1972 The plot thickens! Ok, 6 lug. Yes, the 16.5" 6 lug wheel was optional on '72 Blazers. The same 16.5" wheel originally had clips on 1967 and 1968 1/2 tons, but 69 thru 72 16.5" wheels did not come with clips, due to the new hubcap design that did not fit.