235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Love 70 Chevys · 10-23-2018, 08:55 PM

Found a great thread on steelies, but does anyone have pics of a four wheel drive with this tire/wheel combo? This is where I was thinking of going, but would love to see the real thing first! Thank you.

Love 70 Chevys · 10-23-2018, 08:59 PM

Currently have very, very "vintage" bias ply 7.50 x 16 tires and would like to duplicate as nearly as possible with a modern size tire. The ones I have still hold air, but I bet they are 30+ years old!

Mike C · 10-23-2018, 09:37 PM

This thread is from way back.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=600845

At the top of the page is a search box for Google. In that box there are two check boxes, one for the web and one for this site. By punching in 235 85 16 and checking the 67-72chevytrucks.com box I found it right off. You can easily answer lots of questions that way.

Shaky · 10-24-2018, 06:54 AM

These may be 6.5 wide and on a 2WD, but here you go:

Love 70 Chevys · 10-25-2018, 04:58 AM

I like those square body dog dish caps on our trucks. Not exactly factory correct, but I really like the look.

OZman · 12-09-2018, 12:06 PM

Here's 235/85/R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Terrains, on a stock 72 K20 with 16x6 steelies.

**special-K** · 12-09-2018, 12:37 PM

That's a nice looking K/20.

I've always seen the 235/85r16s as the radial/metric equivalent to 7.50-16s. That's the way the manufactures went as well. It's the radial for the stock look

**Joesjunk** · 12-09-2018, 10:33 PM

235/85/16’s on 6 1/2” GM wheels.

**landarts** · 12-10-2018, 04:24 PM

Here are some new 235/85R16 about a month old

Love 70 Chevys · 12-22-2018, 09:22 PM

Thank you very much Mike C, Shaky, OZman, Special-K, Joesjunk and landarts. Appreciate the time you took to share the info. You guys have me sold! That is the way I will go.

CG · 12-22-2018, 09:48 PM

Are the tire OP is considering really close to 33's?

**jocko** · 12-22-2018, 11:24 PM

235/85/16s are approx ~ 31.5"

10-23-2018, 08:55 PM	#1
Love 70 Chevys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Victor, NY Posts: 218	235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies Found a great thread on steelies, but does anyone have pics of a four wheel drive with this tire/wheel combo? This is where I was thinking of going, but would love to see the real thing first! Thank you.

10-23-2018, 08:59 PM	#2
Love 70 Chevys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Victor, NY Posts: 218	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies Currently have very, very "vintage" bias ply 7.50 x 16 tires and would like to duplicate as nearly as possible with a modern size tire. The ones I have still hold air, but I bet they are 30+ years old!

10-23-2018, 09:37 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies This thread is from way back. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=600845 At the top of the page is a search box for Google. In that box there are two check boxes, one for the web and one for this site. By punching in 235 85 16 and checking the 67-72chevytrucks.com box I found it right off. You can easily answer lots of questions that way. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-24-2018, 06:54 AM	#4
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies These may be 6.5 wide and on a 2WD, but here you go: Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

10-25-2018, 04:58 AM	#5
Love 70 Chevys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Victor, NY Posts: 218	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies I like those square body dog dish caps on our trucks. Not exactly factory correct, but I really like the look.

12-09-2018, 12:06 PM	#6
OZman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 9	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies Here's 235/85/R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Terrains, on a stock 72 K20 with 16x6 steelies. Attached Images

12-09-2018, 12:37 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies That's a nice looking K/20. I've always seen the 235/85r16s as the radial/metric equivalent to 7.50-16s. That's the way the manufactures went as well. It's the radial for the stock look Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

12-09-2018, 10:33 PM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies 235/85/16’s on 6 1/2” GM wheels. 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

12-10-2018, 04:24 PM	#9
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,323	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies Here are some new 235/85R16 about a month old Attached Images __________________ 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 69 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

12-22-2018, 09:22 PM	#10
Love 70 Chevys Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Victor, NY Posts: 218	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies Thank you very much Mike C, Shaky, OZman, Special-K, Joesjunk and landarts. Appreciate the time you took to share the info. You guys have me sold! That is the way I will go.

12-22-2018, 09:48 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,769	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies Are the tire OP is considering really close to 33's?

12-22-2018, 11:24 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,931	Re: 235/85/R16 on factory 16x6 steelies 235/85/16s are approx ~ 31.5"



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