1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**aotte1** · 11-14-2013, 10:42 AM

Was their an option for wider wheels on the 1965, K10s. If so what dimensions were they. Again I am learning this model, doing a project with my grandson. We are just starting.
Les

**yelmer** · 11-14-2013, 06:11 PM

check with 60 66 he has wider factory tire on his 66

RANDY COX · 11-14-2013, 06:20 PM

Not sure What yr but my 72 Blazer had 8" wide wheels on it.

**60-66** · 11-14-2013, 07:50 PM

According to the 1965 Chevy truck Data Book, No , not from the factory. Widest available were 5 1/2 inch rims. But Special order, which would have been tricky through your dealer, things could be done. My 66 K20 was able to get the 16.5X8 wheels and is well documented. These are 8 lug rims though. I have a 1963 GMC 4x4 that I put factory Chevy 15x8 rims on. But I believe they are later 1973 on up rims. Heres a few pictures of trucks mentioned.

**aotte1** · 11-16-2013, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the information. 60-66 and Randy thanks for the suggestion on stock looking wider wheels.

The 1965 Chevy truck model brochure shows a dark colored 4x4 model that appears to have wider wheels/tires. I guess the ad guys can take some liberty with the truckers under these brochures. Do you think they look wider ?

60-66 do the 8" wheels fit good and if you don't mind what size tires are you using.

Les

**MusicMan70** · 11-16-2013, 11:35 PM

Those are just two-too awesome trucks 60-66!

A.T. RockDriller · 11-17-2013, 01:04 AM

No problems with OE suspension.
They're 36" 12.50x16's on 9" center fire aftermarket steel rims.

**aerotruk63** · 11-17-2013, 07:42 AM

The 15 x 8 6 lug could also be found on military vehicles 73 up.

**aotte1** · 11-17-2013, 10:29 AM

Are the 1973, and up 15x8 6 lug factory wheels pretty much standard back spacing. Therefor any 15x8 non-rally (appearance) wheel will work on 64-66 4x4 K10.
I would use a narrower tire for this rim size to put less stress on steering components and frame where steering box mounts.
Les

**aerotruk63** · 11-17-2013, 10:45 AM

yes standard back spacing.

**MusicMan70** · 11-17-2013, 12:51 PM

Not mine/not affiliated and from the CL...do three nubs mean drum brakes only?

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4177332605.html

**60-66** · 11-17-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aotte1

Thanks for the information. 60-66 and Randy thanks for the suggestion on stock looking wider wheels.

The 1965 Chevy truck model brochure shows a dark colored 4x4 model that appears to have wider wheels/tires. I guess the ad guys can take some liberty with the truckers under these brochures. Do you think they look wider ?

60-66 do the 8" wheels fit good and if you don't mind what size tires are you using.

I looked at the one 4x4 brochure I have with the yellow stepside on the front and your right, on page two it shows a K20 with wider looking tires but the picture is dark and hard to make out. The tires on my 63 GMC are 31X10.5 x 15 .Tires fit very well, just inward of the top lip of the fender.

Les

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Those are just two-too awesome trucks 60-66!

Thanks MusicMan70 !!!

**60-66** · 11-17-2013, 01:51 PM

Heres the wheels close up.

**aotte1** · 11-17-2013, 05:28 PM

60-66
Thanks for the close-up pictures. Will help me purchase the correct wheels.
Your trucks sure look nice!
Les

factorystock · 08-06-2015, 09:58 PM

The period wide base wheels in the 60s was the 8.25x16.5,both in 6 lug or 8 lug. This wheel could have been bought in the aftermarket or special ordered when new. These wheels were all clip type, the first bump type 8.25x16.5 was introduced in 1973.
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**aotte1** · 09-08-2015, 09:09 AM

Factory Stock,

Thanks for the additional information, to add to our knowledge of these trucks.

Les

11-14-2013, 10:42 AM	#1
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Was their an option for wider wheels on the 1965, K10s. If so what dimensions were they. Again I am learning this model, doing a project with my grandson. We are just starting. Les

11-14-2013, 06:11 PM	#2
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? check with 60 66 he has wider factory tire on his 66

11-14-2013, 06:20 PM	#3
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Not sure What yr but my 72 Blazer had 8" wide wheels on it. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

11-14-2013, 07:50 PM	#4
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? According to the 1965 Chevy truck Data Book, No , not from the factory. Widest available were 5 1/2 inch rims. But Special order, which would have been tricky through your dealer, things could be done. My 66 K20 was able to get the 16.5X8 wheels and is well documented. These are 8 lug rims though. I have a 1963 GMC 4x4 that I put factory Chevy 15x8 rims on. But I believe they are later 1973 on up rims. Heres a few pictures of trucks mentioned. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

11-16-2013, 09:49 PM	#5
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Thanks for the information. 60-66 and Randy thanks for the suggestion on stock looking wider wheels. The 1965 Chevy truck model brochure shows a dark colored 4x4 model that appears to have wider wheels/tires. I guess the ad guys can take some liberty with the truckers under these brochures. Do you think they look wider ? 60-66 do the 8" wheels fit good and if you don't mind what size tires are you using. Les

11-16-2013, 11:35 PM	#6
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Those are just two-too awesome trucks 60-66! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-17-2013, 01:04 AM	#7
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? No problems with OE suspension. They're 36" 12.50x16's on 9" center fire aftermarket steel rims. Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

11-17-2013, 07:42 AM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? The 15 x 8 6 lug could also be found on military vehicles 73 up. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-17-2013, 10:29 AM	#9
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Are the 1973, and up 15x8 6 lug factory wheels pretty much standard back spacing. Therefor any 15x8 non-rally (appearance) wheel will work on 64-66 4x4 K10. I would use a narrower tire for this rim size to put less stress on steering components and frame where steering box mounts. Les

11-17-2013, 10:45 AM	#10
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? yes standard back spacing. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-17-2013, 12:51 PM	#11
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Not mine/not affiliated and from the CL...do three nubs mean drum brakes only? http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/4177332605.html Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

11-17-2013, 01:51 PM	#13
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Heres the wheels close up. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

11-17-2013, 05:28 PM	#14
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? 60-66 Thanks for the close-up pictures. Will help me purchase the correct wheels. Your trucks sure look nice! Les

08-06-2015, 09:58 PM	#15
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	The period wide base wheels in the 60s was the 8.25x16.5,both in 6 lug or 8 lug. This wheel could have been bought in the aftermarket or special ordered when new. These wheels were all clip type, the first bump type 8.25x16.5 was introduced in 1973. Posted via Mobile Device

09-08-2015, 09:09 AM	#16
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: 1965 K10 Optional Wider Wheels? Factory Stock, Thanks for the additional information, to add to our knowledge of these trucks. Les



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