tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Midgets50 · 07-10-2013, 03:51 PM

hey guys getting closer to being finished with my build and im starting to look for tires. i can get military humvee tires fairly easy but im wondering what other smaller sizes are available for 16.5s. the last tire shop i visited to get prices needed exact sizes and didnt really want to look anything up for me.

**Stocker** · 07-10-2013, 05:50 PM

How tall do you want? 16.5 tires are getting harder to find but there BFG still makes 33/12.50, 35/12.50, and 37/12.50, all of which call for 9.75 rims. Generally, tires with a 12.50 width calls for a 9.75 rim. There may also be other manufacturers and other sizes.

Midgets50 · 07-10-2013, 06:32 PM

not sure stocker. 33's would probably be decent looking. i just dont know if i will be able to even come close what i was priced for some humvee 37's. for almost new tires i got priced about $150 a tire

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-10-2013, 06:47 PM

Nothing under $200 for new tires. Even any bias ply tires are over $200. I just checked last week for my k20. Trevor

Midgets50 · 07-10-2013, 06:53 PM

well im always messing around on tire rack and i finally found how to serach by rim size only. they have the BF goodwrenchs in 33's for $180 a piece. thats only 30 more a tire but i might be able to get a little better mileage out of the 33's. ive also heard from alot of friends that if you treat those tires right they will outlast most other tires. the ones on my dads work truck are up to 60,000 miles and still have tread left

andrewmp6 · 07-14-2013, 03:30 AM

Mileage on them depends the trucks weight and how you drive.My brothers f150 has around 40k on his set and they look good still.But on a friends f250 they lasted maybe 30k but he drives it hard and fast.

swamp rat · 07-17-2013, 09:31 PM

I just ordered a set of BFG 33X12.5 16.5's for $190 each at Discount tire, just over $900 for mount and balance all 4.

andrewmp6 · 07-18-2013, 02:36 AM

900 bucks is cheap for them.

dougo · 07-19-2013, 12:15 AM

I've got the BFG A/T 33's.... Bought my last set a couple years ago in the mid $700 range... Cannot recall exact amount. I've always had good success with that tire.
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07-10-2013, 03:51 PM	#1
Midgets50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: maryville, mo Posts: 302	tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims hey guys getting closer to being finished with my build and im starting to look for tires. i can get military humvee tires fairly easy but im wondering what other smaller sizes are available for 16.5s. the last tire shop i visited to get prices needed exact sizes and didnt really want to look anything up for me.

07-10-2013, 05:50 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims How tall do you want? 16.5 tires are getting harder to find but there BFG still makes 33/12.50, 35/12.50, and 37/12.50, all of which call for 9.75 rims. Generally, tires with a 12.50 width calls for a 9.75 rim. There may also be other manufacturers and other sizes. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-10-2013, 06:32 PM	#3
Midgets50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: maryville, mo Posts: 302	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims not sure stocker. 33's would probably be decent looking. i just dont know if i will be able to even come close what i was priced for some humvee 37's. for almost new tires i got priced about $150 a tire

07-10-2013, 06:47 PM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims Nothing under $200 for new tires. Even any bias ply tires are over $200. I just checked last week for my k20. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-10-2013, 06:53 PM	#5
Midgets50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: maryville, mo Posts: 302	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims well im always messing around on tire rack and i finally found how to serach by rim size only. they have the BF goodwrenchs in 33's for $180 a piece. thats only 30 more a tire but i might be able to get a little better mileage out of the 33's. ive also heard from alot of friends that if you treat those tires right they will outlast most other tires. the ones on my dads work truck are up to 60,000 miles and still have tread left

07-14-2013, 03:30 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims Mileage on them depends the trucks weight and how you drive.My brothers f150 has around 40k on his set and they look good still.But on a friends f250 they lasted maybe 30k but he drives it hard and fast.

07-17-2013, 09:31 PM	#7
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims I just ordered a set of BFG 33X12.5 16.5's for $190 each at Discount tire, just over $900 for mount and balance all 4. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

07-18-2013, 02:36 AM	#8
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims 900 bucks is cheap for them.

07-19-2013, 12:15 AM	#9
dougo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 543	Re: tires for 16.5 x 9.75 rims I've got the BFG A/T 33's.... Bought my last set a couple years ago in the mid $700 range... Cannot recall exact amount. I've always had good success with that tire. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Doug '72 GMC K2500 Suburban 4x4

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