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**special-K** · 01-11-2009, 08:19 AM

No new 8-lugs made.If they were smart they`d start making 8x16 and 10x16 slots and stop making a few ugly trendy doodad wheels.These things were meant to be 8-lug in my book.People are digging these wheels again but are staying away from 16.5s(not me).They are the Torque Thrusts of 3/4t and wheel companies are sleeping on a good chance,IMO.

va_tlc · 01-11-2009, 01:03 PM

guys oldcreek posted the web site to buy these wheels, if ya have the $$$ there expensive, but very nice looking, and yep 8 lug too.
akhwheels.com.. have a look!!!

mitch1965 · 01-11-2009, 01:51 PM

I had also forgotten that Mickey Thompson made those wheels in 16" diameter til about 5 years ago. They were called "Challengers", I think. If I remember correctly, they had a really nice polished finish like their classic series wheels. Too bad they stopped making them.

**special-K** · 01-11-2009, 02:38 PM

Ok,I see them now.I just clicked on aluminum wheels.You need to click on trucks then aluminum wheels.It`s funny how they stop making something just to bring it bak as way expensive.C`mon,I`ve never seen a $200 diference between 8 and 10 inch sets.They`re just cast.Weld and Centerline broke a price barrier with drop forged,then came billet.Now cheap old cast is priced like drop forged.Drop forged is good for 44" rubber and they only recommend 33" for these.I`d still give that much for these then as much or more for fashion wheels.I`ll have to save that resource.Thanks!

va_tlc · 01-11-2009, 09:16 PM

i guess im glad i didnt see that site till after i bought the wheels for the truck i sold, man i love those wheels. and the hurrican type too.

Wreckless_71 · 01-13-2009, 01:02 AM

I was gonna warn of the same thing as VT BLAZER... I used to work at a tire shop and I personally wouldn't run the 16.5's on anything just because first off they are kind of a funky size, and secondly they are the only size i could ever break the bead on with my boot. All of the other wheel sizes needed a bead breaker to do the work... now don't stray too far, the tires can be found easily enough but if ever you plan to wheel or air down don't run them.

vtblazer · 01-13-2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wreckless_71

but if ever you plan to wheel or air down don't run them.

Unless you run bead locks.

**special-K** · 01-13-2009, 09:26 AM

Airing down is for more extreme wheeling like rock crrawling where beadlock are in order to do it right with any wheel.I`ve only aired down for beach driving where I`ve never had an issue with the 16.5s.The best offroad tires are offered in 16.5 for some reason.

k14burb · 01-13-2009, 09:25 PM

I wish American Racing would just come out with 17" 8 lug Ansen sprints. It's one of the reasons I haven't stepped up to a FF rear and 8 lug conversion on my front diff. If I do I'm thinkin of running some oem steel 17" 8 lugs from a Dodge. I hate bling, and almost had my AE slotts sand blased when I got them because they only come in polished. I have a ratty old set of flea bay western slotts on my bike trailer though.

**Joesjunk** · 01-13-2009, 11:02 PM

I have a set of those Mickey Thompson "Challengers" on my Duramax. Just about as close to a "new" slot as you can get!!! I really like the old slots, I have a polished set of 8 lug 16.5x8.25 I put on my yellow 72 just to see what they looked like, but think Ill use them later on a 4x4. I also have slots on my 71 1/2t 4x4

CG · 01-13-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I have a set of those Mickey Thompson "Challengers" on my Duramax. Just about as close to a "new" slot as you can get!!! I really like the old slots, I have a polished set of 8 lug 16.5x8.25 I put on my yellow 72 just to see what they looked like, but think Ill use them later on a 4x4. I also have slots on my 71 1/2t 4x4

Those look great. Slots are my favorites on 4x4's right after white steel wheels with small caps.

JAKES 68GMC · 01-14-2009, 07:31 PM

How do u get those slots to shine up that good? I've gotten mine semi-shiny before with mag wheel polish, but never ever that good!!

**Joesjunk** · 01-14-2009, 09:00 PM

I had these wheels polished. They are very smooth now, they dont have the "grooves" in them anymore.

phoenix37 · 01-15-2009, 11:31 AM

Im a big fan of these myself. I bought another set off ebay for 150 bucks to run my street tires on.

phoenix37 · 01-15-2009, 11:35 AM

forgot the picture

k14burb · 01-15-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenix37

forgot the picture

That truck is the COOLEST! Details please?

phoenix37 · 01-15-2009, 12:58 PM

Thanks man. Your truck its really cool too. its a work in progress but its a 46 chevy half ton on a 69 K20 frame. Im running dana 60's front and rear with 456 gears and its pushed by a 65 vette 327. Truck is a blast to drive and great on mud runs with 38" swampers. I love that its old school but drives like a "newer" truck with power steering, power disk brakes etc. .

BIG HEAD · 01-15-2009, 06:10 PM

i'll let mine go for $500.00. 16.5 x 10 shelby 8 lug. i call them jellybeans.

sierra4x4 · 02-19-2009, 02:21 AM

Here are my 16.5X9.75 slots

drbyrdman · 02-19-2009, 08:59 AM

how much are the wheels selling for these days? i have a set iam thinking of selling.

**special-K** · 02-19-2009, 09:01 AM

Hey,sierra4x4,nice combo! What size are those tires? They have a nice taller profile.

sierra4x4 · 02-19-2009, 11:37 PM

Special-K, My tires are Super Swamper TSL SX 36-12.50-16.5 Here they are on my 74.

**special-K** · 02-20-2009, 10:45 AM

That`s perfection for me!

MickMc · 02-20-2009, 12:31 PM

Not to hi jack, but

Does any one make any 8 lug slots ?(edited by special-K)

Mick

**special-K** · 02-20-2009, 02:32 PM

I edited your question so it didn`t break site rules for non-subscribers.Here`s a place that sells them.i found a set in the parts board.

www.akhwheels.com

01-11-2009, 08:19 AM	#26
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 lug slots No new 8-lugs made.If they were smart they`d start making 8x16 and 10x16 slots and stop making a few ugly trendy doodad wheels.These things were meant to be 8-lug in my book.People are digging these wheels again but are staying away from 16.5s(not me).They are the Torque Thrusts of 3/4t and wheel companies are sleeping on a good chance,IMO. __________________ "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 ~

01-11-2009, 01:03 PM	#27
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: 8 lug slots guys oldcreek posted the web site to buy these wheels, if ya have the $$$ there expensive, but very nice looking, and yep 8 lug too. akhwheels.com.. have a look!!! __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

01-11-2009, 01:51 PM	#28
mitch1965 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 376	Re: 8 lug slots I had also forgotten that Mickey Thompson made those wheels in 16" diameter til about 5 years ago. They were called "Challengers", I think. If I remember correctly, they had a really nice polished finish like their classic series wheels. Too bad they stopped making them. __________________ '99 K1500 Tahoe, 2dr, barn doors - 350/ 4L60E, 3.73 '01 K2500HD Silverado Ext Cab - 496/ Allison, 4.10

01-11-2009, 02:38 PM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 lug slots Ok,I see them now.I just clicked on aluminum wheels.You need to click on trucks then aluminum wheels.It`s funny how they stop making something just to bring it bak as way expensive.C`mon,I`ve never seen a $200 diference between 8 and 10 inch sets.They`re just cast.Weld and Centerline broke a price barrier with drop forged,then came billet.Now cheap old cast is priced like drop forged.Drop forged is good for 44" rubber and they only recommend 33" for these.I`d still give that much for these then as much or more for fashion wheels.I`ll have to save that resource.Thanks! __________________ "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 ~

01-11-2009, 09:16 PM	#30
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: 8 lug slots i guess im glad i didnt see that site till after i bought the wheels for the truck i sold, man i love those wheels. and the hurrican type too. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

01-13-2009, 01:02 AM	#31
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: 8 lug slots I was gonna warn of the same thing as VT BLAZER... I used to work at a tire shop and I personally wouldn't run the 16.5's on anything just because first off they are kind of a funky size, and secondly they are the only size i could ever break the bead on with my boot. All of the other wheel sizes needed a bead breaker to do the work... now don't stray too far, the tires can be found easily enough but if ever you plan to wheel or air down don't run them. __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

01-13-2009, 09:26 AM	#33
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 lug slots Airing down is for more extreme wheeling like rock crrawling where beadlock are in order to do it right with any wheel.I`ve only aired down for beach driving where I`ve never had an issue with the 16.5s.The best offroad tires are offered in 16.5 for some reason. __________________ "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 ~

01-13-2009, 09:25 PM	#34
k14burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So. NV. Posts: 153	Re: 8 lug slots I wish American Racing would just come out with 17" 8 lug Ansen sprints. It's one of the reasons I haven't stepped up to a FF rear and 8 lug conversion on my front diff. If I do I'm thinkin of running some oem steel 17" 8 lugs from a Dodge. I hate bling, and almost had my AE slotts sand blased when I got them because they only come in polished. I have a ratty old set of flea bay western slotts on my bike trailer though. __________________ ‘66 Suburban 4x4 LQ4/4L80e Dana 60’s ‘67 Camaro RS/SS convertible 350/700r4 ‘74 K10 Stepside 402/TH350

01-13-2009, 11:02 PM	#35
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: 8 lug slots I have a set of those Mickey Thompson "Challengers" on my Duramax. Just about as close to a "new" slot as you can get!!! I really like the old slots, I have a polished set of 8 lug 16.5x8.25 I put on my yellow 72 just to see what they looked like, but think Ill use them later on a 4x4. I also have slots on my 71 1/2t 4x4 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

01-14-2009, 07:31 PM	#37
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: 8 lug slots How do u get those slots to shine up that good? I've gotten mine semi-shiny before with mag wheel polish, but never ever that good!!

01-14-2009, 09:00 PM	#38
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: 8 lug slots I had these wheels polished. They are very smooth now, they dont have the "grooves" in them anymore. __________________ 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

01-15-2009, 11:31 AM	#39
phoenix37 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: portland maine Posts: 24	Re: 8 lug slots Im a big fan of these myself. I bought another set off ebay for 150 bucks to run my street tires on.

01-15-2009, 11:35 AM	#40
phoenix37 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: portland maine Posts: 24	Re: 8 lug slots forgot the picture Attached Images

01-15-2009, 12:58 PM	#42
phoenix37 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: portland maine Posts: 24	Re: 8 lug slots Thanks man. Your truck its really cool too. its a work in progress but its a 46 chevy half ton on a 69 K20 frame. Im running dana 60's front and rear with 456 gears and its pushed by a 65 vette 327. Truck is a blast to drive and great on mud runs with 38" swampers. I love that its old school but drives like a "newer" truck with power steering, power disk brakes etc. . Last edited by phoenix37; 01-15-2009 at 01:27 PM.

01-15-2009, 06:10 PM	#43
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: 8 lug slots i'll let mine go for $500.00. 16.5 x 10 shelby 8 lug. i call them jellybeans.



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02-19-2009, 02:21 AM	#44
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: 8 lug slots Here are my 16.5X9.75 slots Attached Images

02-19-2009, 08:59 AM	#45
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: 8 lug slots how much are the wheels selling for these days? i have a set iam thinking of selling. Last edited by drbyrdman; 09-07-2009 at 11:51 AM.

02-19-2009, 09:01 AM	#46
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 lug slots Hey,sierra4x4,nice combo! What size are those tires? They have a nice taller profile. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-19-2009 at 09:11 AM.

02-19-2009, 11:37 PM	#47
sierra4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Re: 8 lug slots Special-K, My tires are Super Swamper TSL SX 36-12.50-16.5 Here they are on my 74. Attached Images

02-20-2009, 10:45 AM	#48
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 lug slots That`s perfection for me! __________________ "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 ~

02-20-2009, 12:31 PM	#49
MickMc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 359	Re: 8 lug slots Not to hi jack, but Does any one make any 8 lug slots ?(edited by special-K) Mick Last edited by special-K; 02-20-2009 at 02:32 PM.

02-20-2009, 02:32 PM	#50
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 8 lug slots I edited your question so it didn`t break site rules for non-subscribers.Here`s a place that sells them.i found a set in the parts board. www.akhwheels.com __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-20-2009 at 02:32 PM.

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