Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 12-05-2012, 11:03 AM

I had a set of 16x6 wheels with LT235/85/16 tires on here and I just didnt like the way they looked, so I went with 16x7 wheels and a LT265/75/16 tire and it looks sooo much better Sorry for the dark pic

Number98 · 12-05-2012, 12:11 PM

Looks good to me...

vectorit · 12-05-2012, 12:27 PM

Love it!
I bet the ride is much better now too?

**lolife99** · 12-05-2012, 01:10 PM

Joe,... are the 16x7 wheels factory?
Or did you buy aftermarket wheels?

zellway · 12-05-2012, 01:48 PM

That looks great!

**Joesjunk** · 12-05-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Joe,... are the 16x7 wheels factory?
Or did you buy aftermarket wheels?

They are Ford wheels, I have them on all my 3/4 tons. They look great and are easy to find
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**57NAPCO** · 12-05-2012, 05:12 PM

That, is the look

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**LockDoc** · 12-05-2012, 06:09 PM

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Looks good Joe!

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POS1 · 12-05-2012, 09:56 PM

That truck is spectacular. I'm anxious to get my new 15x8s blasted and white-painted.
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dougo · 12-06-2012, 02:35 AM

That is one good looking burb. Very clean, love the wheels. Cool cab lights too!
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serge · 12-07-2012, 01:38 PM

Great look. Also like the original hub caps.
Working on 70 C-20.
I need 8 lug rims with dimples for original chevy hub caps. Are you saying that Ford has rims that will work?

77shortstep · 12-07-2012, 01:46 PM

looks great, love the original look

**Joesjunk** · 12-07-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by serge

Great look. Also like the original hub caps.
Working on 70 C-20.
I need 8 lug rims with dimples for original chevy hub caps. Are you saying that Ford has rims that will work?

Yes, Ford makes these 16x7 wheels. I have them on 3 of my trucks and i think they look great. I find them mostly on vans from the 90's. They are stamped "16x7" on the outer part like where the valve stem is. They are pretty easy to find

**Joesjunk** · 12-07-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 77shortstep

looks great, love the original look

Thanks, this thing is 100% stock and original except for the wheels, thats even the original paint

77shortstep · 12-07-2012, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Thanks, this thing is 100% stock and original except for the wheels, thats even the original paint

thats awesome

Slinger60 · 12-07-2012, 08:59 PM

Nice looking suburban.

Mr Pops · 12-07-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

They are Ford wheels, I have them on all my 3/4 tons. They look great and are easy to find
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Looks great! What year does Ford 8 lug work on a Chevy? I know Dodge 8 lug works, but my buddy tried using my 8 lug rims from my Chevy and they didn't fit his 90's Ford F250. The bolt pattern was different.

**MusicMan70** · 12-07-2012, 11:16 PM

Looks great Joe! May I request If you have it; a pic of the Burb with the LT 235's just for comparison.
Also here are pics of the Ford rims that he is referring to...

CG · 12-07-2012, 11:58 PM

Your stuff always looks great! Im curious do you drive your trucks at all? Is one of them the "driver", and the other rides get rotated and driven on nice days?

You can get Wheel Vintiques in 16x8 with the nubs for the dog dish caps for those asking about the 16x7 wheels.

**Joesjunk** · 12-08-2012, 12:26 PM

MusicMan70, here is the Burb with the 235/85/16 tires on the 6" wide wheel. And thank for posting those wheels for everyone thats looking.

**Joesjunk** · 12-08-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Your stuff always looks great! Im curious do you drive your trucks at all? Is one of them the "driver", and the other rides get rotated and driven on nice days?

You can get Wheel Vintiques in 16x8 with the nubs for the dog dish caps for those asking about the 16x7 wheels.

I hate to say it, but none of them get driven much. They collect more dust sitting in the garage than on the road lol. I TRY to get them out whenever I can. I have driven the Suburban several times this week though. Even my Duramax has started to sit most of the time, the HHR panel has taken over the "daily driver" duties

**MusicMan70** · 12-08-2012, 01:57 PM

Joe, thanks for show me the different looks on the tires. I had been strongly considering the 235's but your pics have helped me decide otherwise.

**Joesjunk** · 12-08-2012, 02:00 PM

The 235 might look better on the 7" wheel verses the 6" wheel I had

serge · 03-12-2013, 06:39 PM

Hey Joe,
Thanks for the tip on using 16x7 ford rims for my C20. Found 5 at local yard. Cleaned and painted them. Last week fitted them with new 265/75/16 tires and they look great on the truck.
Thanks again,
Serge

**Joesjunk** · 03-13-2013, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by serge

Hey Joe,
Thanks for the tip on using 16x7 ford rims for my C20. Found 5 at local yard. Cleaned and painted them. Last week fitted them with new 265/75/16 tires and they look great on the truck.
Thanks again,
Serge

Excellent, now we just need a pic!!
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12-05-2012, 11:03 AM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban I had a set of 16x6 wheels with LT235/85/16 tires on here and I just didnt like the way they looked, so I went with 16x7 wheels and a LT265/75/16 tire and it looks sooo much better Sorry for the dark pic Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

12-05-2012, 12:11 PM	#2
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Looks good to me...

12-05-2012, 12:27 PM	#3
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Love it! I bet the ride is much better now too? __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-05-2012, 01:10 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Joe,... are the 16x7 wheels factory? Or did you buy aftermarket wheels? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-05-2012, 01:48 PM	#5
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban That looks great! __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

12-05-2012, 05:12 PM	#7
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,213	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban That, is the look Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

12-05-2012, 06:09 PM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,352	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban - Looks good Joe! LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-05-2012, 09:56 PM	#9
POS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 145	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban That truck is spectacular. I'm anxious to get my new 15x8s blasted and white-painted. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ - Brian FleetFilter.com 1991 Chevrolet V1500 Suburban 4x4 1986 Jeep CJ7 1969 Porsche 911S Targa

12-06-2012, 02:35 AM	#10
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban That is one good looking burb. Very clean, love the wheels. Cool cab lights too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

12-07-2012, 01:38 PM	#11
serge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Geneva, Ohio Posts: 201	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Great look. Also like the original hub caps. Working on 70 C-20. I need 8 lug rims with dimples for original chevy hub caps. Are you saying that Ford has rims that will work?

12-07-2012, 01:46 PM	#12
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban looks great, love the original look __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

12-07-2012, 08:59 PM	#16
Slinger60 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redding Ca. Posts: 207	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Nice looking suburban. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB GMC. 1970 K5 Blazer 1971 K10 Burb Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=529970 Shawn

12-07-2012, 11:16 PM	#18
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Looks great Joe! May I request If you have it; a pic of the Burb with the LT 235's just for comparison. Also here are pics of the Ford rims that he is referring to... Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

12-07-2012, 11:58 PM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Your stuff always looks great! Im curious do you drive your trucks at all? Is one of them the "driver", and the other rides get rotated and driven on nice days? You can get Wheel Vintiques in 16x8 with the nubs for the dog dish caps for those asking about the 16x7 wheels. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

12-08-2012, 12:26 PM	#20
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban MusicMan70, here is the Burb with the 235/85/16 tires on the 6" wide wheel. And thank for posting those wheels for everyone thats looking. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale



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12-08-2012, 01:57 PM	#22
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,820	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Joe, thanks for show me the different looks on the tires. I had been strongly considering the 235's but your pics have helped me decide otherwise. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

12-08-2012, 02:00 PM	#23
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban The 235 might look better on the 7" wheel verses the 6" wheel I had __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-12-2013, 06:39 PM	#24
serge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Geneva, Ohio Posts: 201	Re: Changed the wheels and tires on my 4x4 Suburban Hey Joe, Thanks for the tip on using 16x7 ford rims for my C20. Found 5 at local yard. Cleaned and painted them. Last week fitted them with new 265/75/16 tires and they look great on the truck. Thanks again, Serge

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