Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**crossy** · 08-01-2007, 11:12 PM

The HD utilty trailer i just bought uses rims with a 6 lug GM pattern. I was wondering if the 81-87 or namely the 88-91 Burbs or Blazers used a 16" rim at all. the rims from a later model style pickup truck (88-up)won't work. the center hole is too small and I cut one out and then the rim itself hit the drums:-(. it needs anegative offset like earlier trucks like ours have.
Thing is that i have a beautiful set of tires that are 16's and would like to use them on the trailer.
crossy

kevinr1970 · 08-02-2007, 01:41 AM

I had a set of 16x6 or 7 a while back. I was told they came off a mid sixties truck?

Jonboy · 08-02-2007, 08:47 AM

The only 6 lugs wheels I know of were all 15's.

**crossy** · 08-02-2007, 11:26 AM

yeah, come to think of it Kevin that is where i heard they used them. with all the junk i still have around my place I can't believe i don't have a full set of 15's laying around. I sold a set of aftermarket 16x7 , 6 lug wagon wheels last year that would have been perfect for what i need. i had to darn near give them away to get rid of them too. Isn't that always the way. :-(

Oh, and an update. Even though the tires on it are not bald they look to rough for my taste. I used the trailer this morning and one of the tires blew out. I limped into a tire shop(luckily within a 1/2 mile) and bought a decent used tire for $25 including mounting.
thanx, crossy

kevinr1970 · 08-02-2007, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crossy

i had to darn near give them away to get rid of them too. Isn't that always the way. :-(

Yeppers!
I have a few things that I really don't have a need for but would be great to have... on a truck I don't own?
I have even bought stuff that was really hard to find AFTER the car I needed it for has been sold. I thinks its the satisfaction of finally finding it that makes me buy it. And of course I paid too much and will end up selling it for very little. And THEN someone will post up that they would "pay anything" to find this part...

**jerry moss** · 08-03-2007, 05:35 PM

16s Were Optional On 1/2 Ton 4x4s Until At Least 72, I Used To Own A 71 With 16s And They Were On The Option List. Post An Ad On The 67-72 Board And I'm Sure You'll Find A Set.

**Palf70Step** · 08-04-2007, 08:34 AM

You'll probably find them in the later models also. I am pretty sure the 88 & up 4x4s were all 6 lug 16s. 2000 & up 2wd for sure

cst70rocket · 08-04-2007, 05:51 PM

I had a '73 short bed 4x4 with a 350, 3 speed on the column,205 case that came from the factory with 16x6jj wheels on it. The wheels are in Eufaula Oklahoma sitting behind a house on elm street

08-01-2007, 11:12 PM	#1
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? The HD utilty trailer i just bought uses rims with a 6 lug GM pattern. I was wondering if the 81-87 or namely the 88-91 Burbs or Blazers used a 16" rim at all. the rims from a later model style pickup truck (88-up)won't work. the center hole is too small and I cut one out and then the rim itself hit the drums:-(. it needs anegative offset like earlier trucks like ours have. Thing is that i have a beautiful set of tires that are 16's and would like to use them on the trailer. crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

08-02-2007, 01:41 AM	#2
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? I had a set of 16x6 or 7 a while back. I was told they came off a mid sixties truck? __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)

08-02-2007, 08:47 AM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? The only 6 lugs wheels I know of were all 15's.

08-02-2007, 11:26 AM	#4
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? yeah, come to think of it Kevin that is where i heard they used them. with all the junk i still have around my place I can't believe i don't have a full set of 15's laying around. I sold a set of aftermarket 16x7 , 6 lug wagon wheels last year that would have been perfect for what i need. i had to darn near give them away to get rid of them too. Isn't that always the way. :-( Oh, and an update. Even though the tires on it are not bald they look to rough for my taste. I used the trailer this morning and one of the tires blew out. I limped into a tire shop(luckily within a 1/2 mile) and bought a decent used tire for $25 including mounting. thanx, crossy __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks. Last edited by crossy; 08-02-2007 at 11:27 AM.

08-03-2007, 05:35 PM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,940	Re: Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? 16s Were Optional On 1/2 Ton 4x4s Until At Least 72, I Used To Own A 71 With 16s And They Were On The Option List. Post An Ad On The 67-72 Board And I'm Sure You'll Find A Set. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

08-04-2007, 08:34 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,223	Re: Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? You'll probably find them in the later models also. I am pretty sure the 88 & up 4x4s were all 6 lug 16s. 2000 & up 2wd for sure __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-04-2007 at 08:35 AM.

08-04-2007, 05:51 PM	#8
cst70rocket Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Angelo or Eufaula Posts: 301	Re: Did they offer 6 lug 16's at all? I had a '73 short bed 4x4 with a 350, 3 speed on the column,205 case that came from the factory with 16x6jj wheels on it. The wheels are in Eufaula Oklahoma sitting behind a house on elm street



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