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Ed Snyder September 17th, 2015 06:43 PM
Re: Split rims worth $$ ?
 
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Originally Posted by cbeeker (Post 59232)
My 64 GMC 1500 original 8 lug lock rims look in good condition, and I am considering putting them back on my truck. I was told by local tire shop they are 16" but when I measure outside edge it is 16.5". Can someone provide info on proper sizing as I am not sure what Is original for 3/4 ton Fleetside PU.
The point of measurement is the step down inside the outer edge, which in your case is quite likely 16" if the overall diameter is 16.5". The 16" size is probably what came originally on your 3/4 ton. The 16.5" wheels were introduced a few years later.

AZKen September 17th, 2015 07:31 PM
Re: Split rims worth $$ ?
 
Measure circumference around bead, divide by 3.1416= Diameter.
Or you can measure from the rear of wheel, bead to bead.
Split rims may be easier with ring off, you can get to the actual diameter.

cbeeker September 17th, 2015 09:35 PM
Re: Split rims worth $$ ?
 
Well what I thought were 16.5 rims for my 1964 GMC 1500, divide out to be 15" lock rims. Seems 3/4 ton would have come with larger rims but the original owner indicated theses were original with 1965 purchase of this truck new in Portland Oregon. Markings on the lock rims "USA Precision B5515TS. Does anyone know what this means?


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cbeeker September 17th, 2015 09:41 PM
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cbeeker September 17th, 2015 09:43 PM
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1964 GMC 1500 and original 15" lock rims now living in Indiana


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fletch September 17th, 2015 09:44 PM
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A quick google led me to this page.

http://forums.aths.org/Attachment7844.aspx

fletch

cbeeker September 17th, 2015 09:48 PM
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Great info... Page 5-6 shows my number referenced as 15 x 5.5. Thanks....


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FetchMeAPepsi September 17th, 2015 10:05 PM
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I'd be happy as a pig to get a set of 16" rims for Cecilia. It's kinda off topic but my 15's are hard to find tall piecrust tires for.

AZKen September 17th, 2015 10:10 PM
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With B= Base and TS= Test Specification xx.xx

cbeeker September 17th, 2015 10:14 PM
Re: Split rims worth $$ ?
 
Agree as all the discussion about 15 x 5.5 tire options get quite confusing. Not ready to go back with originals yet but strongly considering. I really like original with the caps. Currently I have a new set of chrome 8 lugs with P265/70R16 Kelly, that came with the truck I bought at Barrett Jackson last year in Reno. Drove the truck home to Indiana on the new tires, but want to get rid of them and put originals on my 1964 GMC 1500


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