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Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 4:21 pm
by blandford1954
I want to convert my 1964 D200 from 17.5 " wheels to 16" wheels because the 17.5" tires cost a fortune. Does anyone know if 16" steel wheels from a company like Wheel Vintiques will fit on the D200 ? They are the 82 Series 16" X 6" wheels with a 8 X 6.5" bolt pattern.
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:23 pm
by dodgeboykim
They should as 16 inch came on the trucks.
I have 70's/80's GM 8 bolt single piece rims with tubeless tires on my 66. Center hole was enlarged slightly to fit over hub.
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:32 am
by blandford1954
Thanks for posting a response. I checked it out last night with a 16" wheel that the manager from America's Tire loaned me. It fit with over an inch of clearance, so no problem.
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 10:28 am
by my5thmopar
What is the backspace on that wheel? Too big of tire and not enough backspace the tires will rub.
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 12:58 pm
by blandford1954
The back space on the wheel is 4" and the tire is a LT 265/75 R16.
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 2:32 pm
by Hobcobble
blandford1954 wrote:The back space on the wheel is 4" and the tire is a LT 265/75 R16.
I'm assuming you checked this on the left front to ensure it doesn't
hit the drag link.....
John
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 3:13 pm
by blandford1954
No, not yet. I don't have the wheels and tires yet. I should have them by next week. I was just wondering if anyone else had a similar set up already.
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 9:56 pm
by WD
That translates to 31-10.5-16 in normal tire sizing. Should be plenty of room.
Re: Wheel on 1964 D200
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 8:22 am
by blandford1954
I agree. I measured everything I could and it looks like there's room to spare.