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hoppa · 01-21-2019, 05:57 PM

We are trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture.
I am curious on the wheel and tire size in this image? Looks kinda big to be a 7.00-15 IMO, but I could be wrong. Anyone have any ideas what size wheel and tire this is depicting?
Thanks for any and all help.

big block 72 · 01-23-2019, 10:22 PM

I'm guessing those are the optional 10.00 16.5 tires on 16.5x8.25 wheels. I don't think you will ever find wheels or tires in this size. You could replicate the look by having some 16x8 or 17x8 wheels made and using a 265/60/16 or 17 tire.

**1rippen6** · 01-23-2019, 10:38 PM

I agree with big block 72, I think vintage wheels are making a stock appearing wheel now that a hub cap will snap onto.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-23-2019, 10:58 PM

The 6-lug 16.5” wheels do not take caps and caps couldn’t be ordered on k5s so equipped. Therefore, it’s doubtful these wheels are 16.5”. 15 x 8” steel wheels would be close enough imo though not oem.

Here’s a survivor with 16.5” 6-lug wheels

**1rippen6** · 01-23-2019, 11:06 PM

Well I stand corrected, if anyone would know it would be DeadheadNM.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-23-2019, 11:08 PM

The dealer model selector is my source on this. I just load the trucks

big block 72 · 01-23-2019, 11:12 PM

Thanks for the correction, and the cool picture. I have never seen a set of factory 6 lug 16.5 wheels before, I also didn't know they don't take caps. But comparing your wheels to the brochure picture it is apparent those are 15" wheels. The tires seem bigger than any of the optional tires though....

**DeadheadNM** · 01-23-2019, 11:15 PM

It’s odd that the pickup 16.5” 8-lug wheels take caps but I’m nearly certain the 6-lugs don’t.

hoppa · 01-24-2019, 10:57 AM

Man I sure appreciate the help guys, I might look into having some wheels made but probably explore other options. The GMC 4X4 hubcaps are not very common either, I could only find the correct looking ones in 3/4 ton? Maybe the rare 16.5 wheels used 3/4 ton hubcaps?
Thanks again

PS I am looking for a spare tire holder that goes behind passenger seat, also period correct air cleaner and valve covers if anyone has this stuff in decent condition.

**1rippen6** · 01-24-2019, 01:34 PM

I have a spare tire rack and a set of GMC caps that will need some TLC. PM me your cell or email, they frown on selling outside the sale thread.

01-21-2019, 05:57 PM	#1
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture We are trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture. I am curious on the wheel and tire size in this image? Looks kinda big to be a 7.00-15 IMO, but I could be wrong. Anyone have any ideas what size wheel and tire this is depicting? Thanks for any and all help. __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck Last edited by LockDoc; 01-22-2019 at 05:29 PM.

01-23-2019, 10:22 PM	#2
big block 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 23	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture I'm guessing those are the optional 10.00 16.5 tires on 16.5x8.25 wheels. I don't think you will ever find wheels or tires in this size. You could replicate the look by having some 16x8 or 17x8 wheels made and using a 265/60/16 or 17 tire.

01-23-2019, 10:38 PM	#3
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture I agree with big block 72, I think vintage wheels are making a stock appearing wheel now that a hub cap will snap onto.

01-23-2019, 10:58 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture The 6-lug 16.5” wheels do not take caps and caps couldn’t be ordered on k5s so equipped. Therefore, it’s doubtful these wheels are 16.5”. 15 x 8” steel wheels would be close enough imo though not oem. Here’s a survivor with 16.5” 6-lug wheels Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland Last edited by DeadheadNM; 01-23-2019 at 11:09 PM. Reason: Added a pic

01-23-2019, 11:06 PM	#5
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture Well I stand corrected, if anyone would know it would be DeadheadNM.

01-23-2019, 11:08 PM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture The dealer model selector is my source on this. I just load the trucks __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-23-2019, 11:12 PM	#7
big block 72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 23	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture Thanks for the correction, and the cool picture. I have never seen a set of factory 6 lug 16.5 wheels before, I also didn't know they don't take caps. But comparing your wheels to the brochure picture it is apparent those are 15" wheels. The tires seem bigger than any of the optional tires though....

01-23-2019, 11:15 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,447	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture It’s odd that the pickup 16.5” 8-lug wheels take caps but I’m nearly certain the 6-lugs don’t. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-24-2019, 10:57 AM	#9
hoppa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Midlothian TX Posts: 56	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture Man I sure appreciate the help guys, I might look into having some wheels made but probably explore other options. The GMC 4X4 hubcaps are not very common either, I could only find the correct looking ones in 3/4 ton? Maybe the rare 16.5 wheels used 3/4 ton hubcaps? Thanks again PS I am looking for a spare tire holder that goes behind passenger seat, also period correct air cleaner and valve covers if anyone has this stuff in decent condition. __________________ 69 SWB 505 bbc 86 GMC SWB 406 sbc 86 G20 camper cruiser van 1984 Chevy C30 Ramp truck

01-24-2019, 01:34 PM	#10
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,799	Re: Trying to replicate the vehicle in this picture I have a spare tire rack and a set of GMC caps that will need some TLC. PM me your cell or email, they frown on selling outside the sale thread. Attached Images

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