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The76Fireball
Explorer
Aug 13, 2016

Problems replacing 1976 Dodge "16.5 rims to common size

Hi everyone I'm having a hard time trying to replace the tires on my 1976 Dodge RV. I took it to my mechanic who said I have 16.5 inch tires that are no longer in production. He decided that it'd be b...
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Matt_Colie
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2016
Kyle,

I had a similar problem with out 73 coach. Yes, 8.75-16.5 Transforce HTs are available, just be sure that they sell you New Ones. I was offered 3yo tires at new price before I changed the coach to 16". If you are not going strange places, either work with a local dealer (agricultural areas are best) or change out the wheels.

Did you try Southwest WheelSouthwest Wheel?

It has been years, but Dodge changed wheel sizes like GM did - a little at a time. So, work the wrecking yards and Craig's list.

Matt

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