Looking for 16 x 6 rims

[ExcessiveRodder]

Any cars / trucks use 16 x 6 rims stock ? I need a 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern. Can be a newer car as well, just want steelies.

I got a really good deal on a set of NOS WW 16 x 6 tires for my Binder project and now need to find rims.

 

[cycledog]

48 Chevrolet has 16x6 not sure of the bolt pattern.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

'48 Chevy will be six lug. If you have a set of 6.00-16 tires you really don't want a 6" rim - too wide. They would be more suited to a 4.5" or so. Early Mopar products used a 16x4.5" wheel with a 5x4.5" bolt circle. That would be your best bet. Not too hard to find...

 

[cycledog]

Never mind. I read your post wrong. I read it as you wanted 6 lug 16" wheels. My bad. Yes, Blue Eyed Devil is correct early Mopar has 16" wheels with 4.5 bolt pattern. I have a set on my Coupester, not too hard to find, but they are only about 4" wide.

 

[ExcessiveRodder]

Thanks for the info, now the hunt begins.

 

[ExcessiveRodder]

Ok , I was wrong, I need 16 x 4.5 rims.

What cars / vehicles came with theis rim ? 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern .

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

Already told you - early Mopars.

 

[ExcessiveRodder]

Only asked again, in case there are others that used the same rim.

Seems that most cars around here older than 20 yrs have been eaten by the salt/rust. Having to find "just" an early Mopar will be a big challange.

 

[Willowbilly3]

49 Ford car, 1/2 ton international pickups from the 40s,50s early 60s, travel trailers from the same era. There was also a year or so of Chevys in the 30s that had 5 on 4.5

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

You're not going to find a narrow 16" wheel less than 20 years old unless you come across a space saver spare with a 4.5" bolt circle. Not sure if there are any of those or not.

'49 Ford car will be a 15" rim. The IH wheels may be worth checking out, as some of them may have used a 16. Chevrolet never used a 4.5" bolt circle - The small lug pattern was used in '36-'37 and it was 4.25".

Just start looking. The early Mopar wheel aren't THAT hard to come by. I am in Ohio where rust & salt abound and I found a complete set WITH a spare for a decent price. Hit up older junkyards in your area - scour swap meets - talk to other rodders. These things help! There is more out there than the internet...