16.5 tires why so hard to find??

[4x4k20]

i am need and want some new tires for my 79 k30 i am currently running d/cepek 36/16.5/ 16.5 kevlars they are on mickey thompson 12x16.5 wheels/i really like the m/t wheels[and the cepks] but they are not the best in mud /but they are 16.5s wheels. i cant seem to find any tires to fit them i am looking for some mud grips swampers and such/any kind as long as they are radials/ but i am wanting some 37/14.50or 15.50 or 16.50x16.5 but nobody seems to make them to fit the 16.5 wheel i have seen some bias plys in the size i want but i like to ride on the road every now and then .so if anybody knows where i can find what i am looking for please let me know i have searched all the tire site i must have missed something?

 

[buefchris]

From what I've heard they are phaseing the 16.5 out. It's 16's or 17's now, good luck on that.

 

[79k20350]

Ive never had a problem? Interco makes a ton...

They still sell vehicles with 16.5" rims so i cant see them phasing them out yet

 

[redneckdude]

Ive never had a problem? Interco makes a ton...

They still sell vehicles with 16.5" rims so i cant see them phasing them out yet

not trying to be a smart ass but what vehicles still come with 16.5s? i personally can't think of any in a LONG while, but i could be easily wrong.

 

[cybrfire]

I don't think anybody puts a 16.5" tire on from the factory anymore. I hope they don't phase them out though. I have alot of 16.5 rims also.

 

[thatK30guy]

Interco still offers lots of 16.5's. I've got a set of Radial Swampers in size 38" to fit my 12" wide Weld rims.

 

[4x4k20]

Interco still offers lots of 16.5's. I've got a set of Radial Swampers in size 38" to fit my 12" wide Weld rims.

yea i checked with interco but they do not have a 37-14.50-16.5 in any radails only the bais ply iroks/ i would love to have 38 but they rub even with my all spring 8-inch lift so thats why i would like to find some 37s / the 36s i have now wil rub when wheeling hard / so i would like to find some 37s / i think i could get by better with them

 

[thatK30guy]

What about going with a narrower rim and use the Goodyear MT tire which is available in 37" and 16.5" wheels?

 

[4x4k20]

What about going with a narrower rim and use the Goodyear MT tire which is available in 37" and 16.5" wheels?

yea
that might be what i have to do but i just hate to spend the money on buying new rims i paid 700 for the m/t wheels a few years ago i guess i will just have to start looking for some new wheels and tires. but i just hate it because the wheels and tires cost more than what i paid for the truck