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> In need of 16" steel radial wheels.
>
> Frank SW Indiana

Frank
As far as I know, there are no 16" steel wheels available. There are
16.5 original GMC steel wheels, most are radial some are not (see
stamping on wheel itself for radial) and there are Alcoa aluminum
16' wheels. If I've missed something, others will bring you up to
speed..

Mike Beaton........' 77 Kingsley in NS......looks like Santa's going
to be running on Alcoas this year.....no snow !
 
>
>In need of 16" steel radial wheels.
>
>Frank SW Indiana
>

I have a set. Drop me a line and I'll check everything out.

Henry

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Well........
If this is the case, why in H..E...double hockey sticks,(Canadian,
eh!), am I counting my pennies to get Alcoas? Do they fit all six
wheels and are they "hub" supported ? This would get me into 16"
tires that are readily available at a fraction of the total cost.
Anyone got some definate answers (from experience) and wheel
part numbers? I'd appreciate it!
Thanks
Mike Beaton ' 77 Kingsley
in Very wet Nova Scotia
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> Mike. I belive GM 1ton dullies will have the type of wheels that fit.
> Frank
>
>
>
> >From: Homebase
> >To: gmcmotorhome
> >Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 06:47:03 -0400
> >Subject: Re: GMC: Steel wheels
> >Reply-To: gmcmotorhome
> >
> >> In need of 16" steel radial wheels.
> >>
>
>
> >Frank
> >As far as I know, there are no 16" steel wheels available. There are
> >16.5 original GMC steel wheels, most are radial some are not (see
> >stamping on wheel itself for radial) and there are Alcoa aluminum
> >16' wheels. If I've missed something, others will bring you up to
> >speed..
> >
> >Mike Beaton........' 77 Kingsley in NS......looks like Santa's going
> >to be running on Alcoas this year.....no snow !
>
>
> Frank SW Indiana
>
>
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That answers that question! And they don't shine quite as brightly.!
Thanks
Mike.........growing mold in Nova Scotia

> When you go to buy the GM 1 ton duellie wheels you will find that they are
> very close to the price of the Alcoas.
>
>
>

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> >Well........
> >If this is the case, why in H..E...double hockey sticks,(Canadian,
> >eh!), am I counting my pennies to get Alcoas? Do they fit all six
> >wheels and are they "hub" supported ? This would get me into 16"
> >tires that are readily available at a fraction of the total cost.
> >Anyone got some definate answers (from experience) and wheel
> >part numbers? I'd appreciate it!
> >Thanks
> >Mike Beaton ' 77 Kingsley
> > in Very wet Nova Scotia
> >XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
> >> Mike. I belive GM 1ton dullies will have the type of wheels that fit.
> >> Frank
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> >From: Homebase
> >> >To: gmcmotorhome
> >> >Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 06:47:03 -0400
> >> >Subject: Re: GMC: Steel wheels
> >> >Reply-To: gmcmotorhome
> >> >
> >> >> In need of 16" steel radial wheels.
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> >Frank
> >> >As far as I know, there are no 16" steel wheels available. There are
> >> >16.5 original GMC steel wheels, most are radial some are not (see
> >> >stamping on wheel itself for radial) and there are Alcoa aluminum
> >> >16' wheels. If I've missed something, others will bring you up to
> >> >speed..
> >> >
> >> >Mike Beaton........' 77 Kingsley in NS......looks like Santa's going
> >> >to be running on Alcoas this year.....no snow !
> >>
> >>
> >> Frank SW Indiana
> >>
> >>
> >> ______________________________________________________
> >> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> Tom & Marg Warner
> Vernon Center NY
> 1976 palmbeach
>
 
When you go to buy the GM 1 ton duellie wheels you will find that they are
very close to the price of the Alcoas.

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>Well........
>If this is the case, why in H..E...double hockey sticks,(Canadian,
>eh!), am I counting my pennies to get Alcoas? Do they fit all six
>wheels and are they "hub" supported ? This would get me into 16"
>tires that are readily available at a fraction of the total cost.
>Anyone got some definate answers (from experience) and wheel
>part numbers? I'd appreciate it!
>Thanks
>Mike Beaton ' 77 Kingsley
> in Very wet Nova Scotia
>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
>> Mike. I belive GM 1ton dullies will have the type of wheels that fit.
>> Frank
>>
>>
>>
>> >From: Homebase
>> >To: gmcmotorhome
>> >Date: Mon, 21 Dec 1998 06:47:03 -0400
>> >Subject: Re: GMC: Steel wheels
>> >Reply-To: gmcmotorhome
>> >
>> >> In need of 16" steel radial wheels.
>> >>
>>
>>
>> >Frank
>> >As far as I know, there are no 16" steel wheels available. There are
>> >16.5 original GMC steel wheels, most are radial some are not (see
>> >stamping on wheel itself for radial) and there are Alcoa aluminum
>> >16' wheels. If I've missed something, others will bring you up to
>> >speed..
>> >
>> >Mike Beaton........' 77 Kingsley in NS......looks like Santa's going
>> >to be running on Alcoas this year.....no snow !
>>
>>
>> Frank SW Indiana
>>
>>
>> ______________________________________________________
>> Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
>>
>
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
 
I just called the local wreckin yard and they got a bunch of 16" steel
wheels off of '80 thru '93/'94 or so GMC duallie's for $45 ea. That'd be
$315 for a set of 7.

Since they're available at a wreckin yard in a town of 20k, I reckon they
shouldn't be that hard to find any where else in the country.

Hope this helps.

bdub
'76 Palm Beach
In The Heart o Texas
www.web-access.net/~bmassey/
icq # 202333
 
Two years ago when we were buying new tires, I searched everywhere for a
16" steel wheel that will fit a GMC TZE and I don't think they exist. In the
early eighties GM changed the rim\wheel, (depending on where your from),
design - maybe at the same time they changed to 16". The new design will not
fit over our large brake drums. A local knowledgeable parts store brought in
three different 16" rims and none fit over the drum.

I would be happy to hear if someone has found a steel 16-incher that
will work on our coaches other than the specially made recent ones that, as
Tom said, cost as much as Alcohas .

Merry Christmas to you all.

Kathy & Al Hamilton
76 Eleganza II

Kingston, Ont
 
A company in Moncton NB Canada quoted me $75.00 for the 1 ton dually wheels.
The phone # is 506-857-8080

Dan
76 Palm Beach
 
> Two years ago when we were buying new tires, I searched everywhere for a
>16" steel wheel that will fit a GMC TZE and I don't think they exist. In the
>early eighties GM changed the rim\wheel, (depending on where your from),
>design - maybe at the same time they changed to 16". The new design will not
>fit over our large brake drums. A local knowledgeable parts store brought in
>three different 16" rims and none fit over the drum.
>
> I would be happy to hear if someone has found a steel 16-incher that
>will work on our coaches other than the specially made recent ones that, as
>Tom said, cost as much as Alcohas .

I've got a 16" steel wheel on the way from a friend at work the drives a
chevy 1 ton dually. I'll see what the deal is with it and report back asap.

bdub
'76 Palm Beach
In The Heart o Texas
www.web-access.net/~bmassey/
icq # 202333
 
Dan,

Have you tried one of the $75.00 1 ton wheels over a coach rear drum?

Al Hamilton
76 Eleganza II

Kingston, Ont
 
> Dan,
>
> Have you tried one of the $75.00 1 ton wheels over a coach rear drum?
>
> Al Hamilton
> 76 Eleganza II
>
> Kingston, Ont

No I still have the 16.5s right now. I priced these wheels a few months ago.I
wasnt,
aware that there might be a clearance problem. It looks like I have to sell the
coach so spending is on hold. I have been following the discussions on this list
out of interest & admiration for these great machines. I hope someday to have
another one.

Dan Vanderknaap
76 Palm Beach
 
Another way to make steel wheels pretty: cover them with SST simulators. No
polishing, always shiney.

At $300 for 6 (+ freight from Colorado), they're probably cheaper than
sandblasting, painting, trim rings and lug nuts.

That's what this ol' geezer did.

Dave Lowry, '76 Royale, Santa Barbara
 
Are those 16.5 steels or 16 that you put the SS covers on?
A geezer with a whole lot of turkey on his breath
Mike Beaton, the slowest guy in Nova Scotia (today)

Another way to make steel wheels pretty: cover them with SST simulators. No
> polishing, always shiney.
>
> At $300 for 6 (+ freight from Colorado), they're probably cheaper than
> sandblasting, painting, trim rings and lug nuts.
>
> That's what this ol' geezer did.
>
> Dave Lowry, '76 Royale, Santa Barbara
>
>
 
Mike,

I put the SST wheel simulators on over original "radial" steel wheels.

Dave Lowry, '76 Royale, Santa Barbara
 
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