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Sep 6, 2005 | 09:25 PM

Ervin

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16.5 rims

Hi all. I just got a set of old school rim for my truck. They say 9.75 for the width. Can any one tell me if 33-12.5-16.5 will fit on these? They sure look wide compared to the stock rims. Thanks,Erv

Sep 6, 2005 | 09:29 PM

Bouts21

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Yes, I had 38.5X12.5 16.5 on a 9" rim fit no problem. Providing the rims are also 16.5 the tires will fit

Sep 6, 2005 | 09:40 PM

deisele75

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Thats what I have on mine

Sep 6, 2005 | 10:00 PM

MBBFord

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Yeah, they'd fit no problem.
Just wondering why 16.5" rims?

Sep 7, 2005 | 05:45 AM

Ervin

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That is what I have on it now, and I got a good deal on them. Very old school look. I am hoping the tires I have on it now fit for now. Would like to do a 3-4 lift on it this winter. Then go with a bigger tire next year. If I can I will take a pic of them. Erv

Sep 7, 2005 | 08:35 AM

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Many of the tire manufacturers have websites where you can look up a tire size and type to see what rims it will fit on. They also give the diameter and how many revolutions per mile it makes etc. Lots of data!

Sep 7, 2005 | 08:58 AM

mswift

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Do yerself a favor and *****can the 16.5s and go with 16s

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Sep 7, 2005 | 02:08 PM

hatemakings/n

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From: UTI student

I have 38x15.50 on my 16.5x 9.75 and I have no problem. Just don't air them down and you SHOULD be ok. By the way my Dick Cepeks call for a 9.75"-12" for the 38x15.50. I had 33x12.50 on the same rims before. You will lose the tire off the rim if you air them down. One of my 38's sprung a leak and in less then 50 feet it was completly off the rim sitting in the middle of the road. Not a pretty picture. Make sure you check your tires for nails and stuff and keep them properly aired up.