What Year 16" Wheels Will Fit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DANL · 03-07-2005, 08:11 PM

Hey, anyone know what year wheels will fit our trucks? Thinking about buying some 16" ralley wheels for my K5. I have located a set off a 88 or 89 but was wondering if the offset is correct.

Thanks.

...Dan

moodyholler · 03-07-2005, 09:05 PM

DAN"L I have a set of American Racing wheels that were on my blazer when I got it. They are 16 x 8 inches. I'll take 100.00 for them and they have 265 75 16 on them now may pass inspection. I also have the center caps too. moodyholler

DANL · 03-07-2005, 09:51 PM

Moody, thanks for the response. I will keep your wheels in mind but really was wanting a set of 16" stock wheels or GM ralley wheels.

...Dan

Blazer1970 · 03-08-2005, 08:01 AM

The only stock 16 inch wheels that will fit these trucks properly are the ones that were optional during these years, and they are very rare. The '88 and up wheels have the wrong offset (way too much backspacing), and the center holes are too small.

DANL · 03-08-2005, 09:40 AM

Thanks for the info Tim. I will narrow my search.

...Dan

bouncytruck · 03-08-2005, 12:19 PM

I don't think any of the ralley wheels were 16 inch. I have heard of people getting newer alluminum wheels machined so the center hole fits over the hub. I don't know if you could do the same with steel wheels.

Blazer1970 · 03-08-2005, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

I don't think any of the ralley wheels were 16 inch.

Nope, they would be plain old steel wheels.

DANL · 03-09-2005, 10:10 AM

Thanks again guys. I have found, thanks to Bouncy, some custom ralley wheels that may work.

...Dan

HatGuy · 03-22-2005, 02:21 PM

I would like to know what and where you
found your 16" Ralley Wheels. Also what
size tire will fit with out a lift?

Thanks,

bouncytruck · 03-22-2005, 03:38 PM

I don't think he found 16" ralleys, just steel 16" wheels. Stocktonwheel.com

HatGuy · 03-23-2005, 12:41 AM

I found a site that can make 16" or 17" 59 Series - GM K-10 Ralley Wheels.

http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.htm

crispy · 03-23-2005, 09:55 AM

what were those wheels that were on the add that somebody posted a while back? remember that post where everybod was trying to see what was wrong in the picture? it was a K5 with a bench seat in the front? somebody was talking about those wheels being odd too

bouncytruck · 03-23-2005, 12:58 PM

I think GEE EMM Posted that picture. It was from an ad in '69. Who knows what wheels those were because I pretty sure that was a pre-production model.

DANL · 03-24-2005, 12:47 AM

Hey Hatguy, Stockton Wheels for the steelies and Wheel Vintiques for the ralley wheels.

http://www.wheelvintiques.com/

Not sure what size tires will fit without mods but I think the stock look of Bouncy's K5 is awsome.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=107177

...Dan

bouncytruck · 03-24-2005, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DANL

Not sure what size tires will fit without mods but I think the stock look of Bouncy's K5 is awsome.
...Dan

Thanks Man! I gotta give credit to Chevrolet though. Did you get those hubcabs on e-bay? There was another set yesterday too. It was a full set, one of the rears was fairly dented though.

DANL · 03-25-2005, 12:10 AM

Funny you should ask Bouncy. I had planned to bid near item end time but went to the salvage yard and did not return in time. Salvage dude said disc brake wheels are different from drum brake wheels. I actually bought four wheels but only two are road worthy. The other two have elongated lug holes. Think I can use one of those as a spare though. I did not see the set yesterday.

Regardless who gets the credit they look great.

...Dan

HatGuy · 03-24-2005, 07:27 AM

Stockton Wheel can make this wheel 16" or 17"with
the right off set in chrome. painted or podwer coated.

59 Series - GM K-10 15x10 4x4 Rally with Factory Cap & Trim Ring

If you're like a lot of other Chevy/GM 4x4 enthusiasts who like the looks of their 15" OEM wheels but want to use a wider or larger tire, Stockton Wheel has the cure. Stockton Wheel can turn your 15" wheel into a 16" or 17" wheel OR widen your 15x8 wheel to a 15x14! You can even choose your own backside setting.

bouncytruck · 03-25-2005, 02:23 AM

Never heard of disc wheels being different. Wouldn't that mean that I couldn't rotate my tires because the front is disc and the rear is drum? I'll have to check that out.

DANL · 03-25-2005, 09:30 AM

Salvage dude had both type wheels. The difference is the bevel on the backside of the drum brake wheel will not clear the disc rotor. I assume only the disc brake wheels were produced after that option became available. If that is true it really should not matter to anyone with wheels that originally came with their trucks. However it could matter, assuming it is true, to someone purchasing a set of wheels to place on a truck. Urban legend or not?

...Dan

03-07-2005, 08:11 PM	#1
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	What Year 16" Wheels Will Fit? Hey, anyone know what year wheels will fit our trucks? Thinking about buying some 16" ralley wheels for my K5. I have located a set off a 88 or 89 but was wondering if the offset is correct. Thanks. ...Dan

03-07-2005, 09:05 PM	#2
moodyholler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Roanoke,Virginia Posts: 179	DAN"L I have a set of American Racing wheels that were on my blazer when I got it. They are 16 x 8 inches. I'll take 100.00 for them and they have 265 75 16 on them now may pass inspection. I also have the center caps too. moodyholler __________________ 1998 WRANGLER I-6 auto 1972 LWB FLEETSIDE 1968 GMC SWB STEPSIDE 1994 C-1500 SWB 4.3 5 SPD

03-07-2005, 09:51 PM	#3
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Thanks Moody, thanks for the response. I will keep your wheels in mind but really was wanting a set of 16" stock wheels or GM ralley wheels. ...Dan

03-08-2005, 08:01 AM	#4
Blazer1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Old Mission, MI, USA Posts: 2,510	The only stock 16 inch wheels that will fit these trucks properly are the ones that were optional during these years, and they are very rare. The '88 and up wheels have the wrong offset (way too much backspacing), and the center holes are too small. __________________ Tim

03-08-2005, 09:40 AM	#5
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Thanks Tim Thanks for the info Tim. I will narrow my search. ...Dan

03-08-2005, 12:19 PM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I don't think any of the ralley wheels were 16 inch. I have heard of people getting newer alluminum wheels machined so the center hole fits over the hub. I don't know if you could do the same with steel wheels. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-09-2005, 10:10 AM	#8
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Thanks Again Thanks again guys. I have found, thanks to Bouncy, some custom ralley wheels that may work. ...Dan

03-22-2005, 02:21 PM	#9
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	I would like to know what and where you found your 16" Ralley Wheels. Also what size tire will fit with out a lift? Thanks, __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

03-22-2005, 03:38 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I don't think he found 16" ralleys, just steel 16" wheels. Stocktonwheel.com __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-23-2005, 12:41 AM	#11
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	I found a site that can make 16" or 17" 59 Series - GM K-10 Ralley Wheels. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/light_truck_wheels.htm __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

03-23-2005, 09:55 AM	#12
crispy '71 Chevy Blazer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Leandro, CA (near Oakland) Posts: 96	what were those wheels that were on the add that somebody posted a while back? remember that post where everybod was trying to see what was wrong in the picture? it was a K5 with a bench seat in the front? somebody was talking about those wheels being odd too __________________ '71 K5 Blazer (new project / daily driver) "If you are not working to improve the situation, you have no business complaining"

03-23-2005, 12:58 PM	#13
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	I think GEE EMM Posted that picture. It was from an ad in '69. Who knows what wheels those were because I pretty sure that was a pre-production model. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-24-2005, 12:47 AM	#14
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Wheel Vintiques Hey Hatguy, Stockton Wheels for the steelies and Wheel Vintiques for the ralley wheels. http://www.wheelvintiques.com/ Not sure what size tires will fit without mods but I think the stock look of Bouncy's K5 is awsome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=107177 ...Dan

03-25-2005, 12:10 AM	#16
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Funny you should ask Bouncy. I had planned to bid near item end time but went to the salvage yard and did not return in time. Salvage dude said disc brake wheels are different from drum brake wheels. I actually bought four wheels but only two are road worthy. The other two have elongated lug holes. Think I can use one of those as a spare though. I did not see the set yesterday. Regardless who gets the credit they look great. ...Dan

03-24-2005, 07:27 AM	#17
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Stockton Wheel can make this wheel 16" or 17"with the right off set in chrome. painted or podwer coated. 59 Series - GM K-10 15x10 4x4 Rally with Factory Cap & Trim Ring If you're like a lot of other Chevy/GM 4x4 enthusiasts who like the looks of their 15" OEM wheels but want to use a wider or larger tire, Stockton Wheel has the cure. Stockton Wheel can turn your 15" wheel into a 16" or 17" wheel OR widen your 15x8 wheel to a 15x14! You can even choose your own backside setting. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html



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03-25-2005, 02:23 AM	#18
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Never heard of disc wheels being different. Wouldn't that mean that I couldn't rotate my tires because the front is disc and the rear is drum? I'll have to check that out. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

03-25-2005, 09:30 AM	#19
DANL Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 348	Good Qusetion Salvage dude had both type wheels. The difference is the bevel on the backside of the drum brake wheel will not clear the disc rotor. I assume only the disc brake wheels were produced after that option became available. If that is true it really should not matter to anyone with wheels that originally came with their trucks. However it could matter, assuming it is true, to someone purchasing a set of wheels to place on a truck. Urban legend or not? ...Dan

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