16.5 hummer beadlocks on 3rd gen

03 ctd · 01-30-2008, 07:38 PM

i got a set of 16.5 inch hummer beadlocks for dirt cheap. they were for a project truck that didnt go through. i was wondering if it would hurt to put them on my 3/4. i put one of the wheels on and it looked very close to the brake caliper. it doesnt seem to be rubbing it at all though. i will definetely get a set of spacers to bring them out a bit. so what do yall think? 16.5 on a 3rd gen????

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Hawkshot · 01-30-2008, 11:55 PM

I could use those wheels for my trail rig....

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kry226 · 01-31-2008, 09:29 AM

Not for me. If you look close, the 17"ers barely clear. Get out there and bend a rim and you could do some real damage. Not much room for error. Plus, I don't think true bead locks like the HMMWV 16.5"ers (if you're talking military take-offs) are DOT/street legal.

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Whistler · 01-31-2008, 09:37 AM

[quote][Plus, I don't think true bead locks like the HMMWV 16.5"ers (if you're talking military take-offs) are DOT/street legal.
/QUOTE]

Don't know if you would get caught but it would look sweet.:thumbsup

How about some pics?

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D Gandy · 02-01-2008, 10:09 AM

They have to be DOT stamped, the military drives them on the street.

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metalli445 · 02-01-2008, 10:29 AM

03 CTD ... What rims and tires are you running on your truck right now? Can you post a bigger picture of your avaitar? Thanks

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Whistler · 02-01-2008, 01:52 PM

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They have to be DOT stamped, the military drives them on the street.

The military is not DOT regulated.

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daveyclimber · 02-02-2008, 12:53 AM

My understanding is that the 8 bolt rims for bias ply tires are not DOT approved. The 12 bolt rims for radials are DOT approved. I want to do this to my truck, let us know if they work out.

Hawkshot · 02-02-2008, 04:00 PM

They are DOT approved. And you can re-set the lug pattern if needed.

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outlaw99 · 02-02-2008, 05:00 PM

16.5 wont fit on a 3rg gen tried it. they will slide on but try to spin the wheel and its a different story. you can buy spacers or a weird offset but your talking about more money to run a 16.5 rim...is it worth it?

daveyclimber · 02-03-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw99

16.5 wont fit on a 3rg gen tried it. they will slide on but try to spin the wheel and its a different story. you can buy spacers or a weird offset but your talking about more money to run a 16.5 rim...is it worth it?

Cheap beadlocks, yes it could be worth it:thumbsup

simplysmn · 02-03-2008, 01:32 AM

Funny thing is they are Not bead lock wheels they r 2 piece wheels so they can run a runflat in them The older 8 bolt wheels were made for the bias goodyear hummer tires and the newer 12 bolt wheels are made for the Radial 37's they run as for dot yes I do believe they are Dot approved but why would you want them Ugly things on a newer truck ? yuk

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03 ctd Cummins Nut Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fulshear TX Posts: 344 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 03 ctd's Truck Pics	16.5 hummer beadlocks on 3rd gen i got a set of 16.5 inch hummer beadlocks for dirt cheap. they were for a project truck that didnt go through. i was wondering if it would hurt to put them on my 3/4. i put one of the wheels on and it looked very close to the brake caliper. it doesnt seem to be rubbing it at all though. i will definetely get a set of spacers to bring them out a bit. so what do yall think? 16.5 on a 3rd gen???? __________________ 2003 quad cab 4x4 / 4inch strait pipe / volant cold air with "custom" air scoop / banks hi-ram / banks big head wastegate / pyro/boost/trans pillar / Smoke Switch / Smarty / stock tranny for now / 7" of lift and 35s

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01-30-2008, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hawkshot Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hawkshot's Truck Pics	I could use those wheels for my trail rig.... __________________ 03' 2500, quad cab, 6spd, 4x4, 285/70 Firestone Destination MT mounted on 17" Eagle Alloys....

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kry226 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts kry226's Truck Pics	Not for me. If you look close, the 17"ers barely clear. Get out there and bend a rim and you could do some real damage. Not much room for error. Plus, I don't think true bead locks like the HMMWV 16.5"ers (if you're talking military take-offs) are DOT/street legal. __________________ hang up and drive 2004 2500 SLT QC 4x4 CTD HO/48re, 4.10, Brite Box, GDP Walbro 392, Mag-Hytec Tranny Pan, Line-X over the rails, Leer 700, Westin nerfs, KORE Pace and H2 wheels with BFG 315s.

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Whistler Diesel Freak Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lubbock,TX Posts: 586 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Whistler's Truck Pics	[quote][Plus, I don't think true bead locks like the HMMWV 16.5"ers (if you're talking military take-offs) are DOT/street legal. /QUOTE] Don't know if you would get caught but it would look sweet.:thumbsup How about some pics? __________________ 97 3500 4x4 Ext. cab, Goerend Tranny & TC, 15* timing, #10 plate full forward, autometer gauges, lock up switch, prime loc, Amsoil Nano, straight piped, posi-lok, lots to come

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Hawkshot Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Versailles, KY Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Hawkshot's Truck Pics	They are DOT approved. And you can re-set the lug pattern if needed. __________________ 03' 2500, quad cab, 6spd, 4x4, 285/70 Firestone Destination MT mounted on 17" Eagle Alloys....

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outlaw99 Cummins Nut Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ohio Posts: 465 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts outlaw99's Truck Pics	16.5 wont fit on a 3rg gen tried it. they will slide on but try to spin the wheel and its a different story. you can buy spacers or a weird offset but your talking about more money to run a 16.5 rim...is it worth it?

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simplysmn Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aple Valley Ca Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts simplysmn's Truck Pics	Funny thing is they are Not bead lock wheels they r 2 piece wheels so they can run a runflat in them The older 8 bolt wheels were made for the bias goodyear hummer tires and the newer 12 bolt wheels are made for the Radial 37's they run as for dot yes I do believe they are Dot approved but why would you want them Ugly things on a newer truck ? yuk __________________ 2008 quadcab long bed Patriot Blue 2500 6.7 with 6 sp auto all the bell's and goodies Sold 1985 crewcab longbed 4x4 with 93 running gear :thumbsup