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rjn72 · 04-10-2010, 08:43 PM

I have a 1987 v30 crew cab dually. My question is, Will dual wheels interchange between Ford, dodge, GM, etc. It is a new truck to me and I am looking at buying tires. I found a set of new tires mounted on 16.5 wheels, but the wheels are on an 81 Ford dually. My wheels ar 16, so the tires do me no good unless I can use the wheels also. I bought the truck because it was a sweet deal, but I don't have any experience with duallys. Thanks in advance for the help.

rare86 · 04-10-2010, 11:02 PM

Most all of them have the same bolt pattern up to a certain year of Ford. I think its 97 and up, but not sure, that are different on the Ford. Coming from an 81, it should fit. Most experiance I have had is Ford, and Dodge fit Chevy, but Chevy doesnt fit Ford unless you clearance the center of the wheel to fit the hub. Someone chime in if I missed something. I would only use the 16.5s if youre getting a good deal, because that size rim limits your options for tire sizes.

USSkoval · 04-10-2010, 11:51 PM

Ford changed their bolt pattern size in '99 with the Super Duty, and '97 with the rounded f250 (they were 7-lug). Other than those, all brands used the same bolt spacing, but the GM trucks has a smaller center opening, except maybe the dually. The center opening does not cause us GM guys any problems.

Leviticus · 04-11-2010, 01:24 AM

Yeah, I would avoid the 16.5's, as far as I know Cooper and BF Goodrich are the only companies left making a 16.5 tire. There may be some off brands but that's it for the big boys.

There are some Alcoa lookalikes for about $680 a set on ebay. And on tires I have run Kuhmo's on my duallies and have had really good results, with a good price tag.

USSkoval · 04-11-2010, 11:26 AM

Yeah, except the 16.5's are said to have new tires mounted on them, so it doesn't matter what is still available. When they wear out, just mount a set of 16's back on the original wheels.

rjn72 · 04-11-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

Yeah, except the 16.5's are said to have new tires mounted on them, so it doesn't matter what is still available. When they wear out, just mount a set of 16's back on the original wheels.

that is what i was thinking. I just wasn't sure if the wheels would fit my truck. i will keep my 16 inch wheels, then when the 16.5s wear out I can go back with them. Thanks for all the help.

04-10-2010, 08:43 PM	#1
rjn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: el paso, ar Posts: 139	dually wheels I have a 1987 v30 crew cab dually. My question is, Will dual wheels interchange between Ford, dodge, GM, etc. It is a new truck to me and I am looking at buying tires. I found a set of new tires mounted on 16.5 wheels, but the wheels are on an 81 Ford dually. My wheels ar 16, so the tires do me no good unless I can use the wheels also. I bought the truck because it was a sweet deal, but I don't have any experience with duallys. Thanks in advance for the help. __________________ JESUS IS LORD 87 crew cab V30 454/400

04-10-2010, 11:02 PM	#2
rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: dually wheels Most all of them have the same bolt pattern up to a certain year of Ford. I think its 97 and up, but not sure, that are different on the Ford. Coming from an 81, it should fit. Most experiance I have had is Ford, and Dodge fit Chevy, but Chevy doesnt fit Ford unless you clearance the center of the wheel to fit the hub. Someone chime in if I missed something. I would only use the 16.5s if youre getting a good deal, because that size rim limits your options for tire sizes. __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.

04-10-2010, 11:51 PM	#3
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: dually wheels Ford changed their bolt pattern size in '99 with the Super Duty, and '97 with the rounded f250 (they were 7-lug). Other than those, all brands used the same bolt spacing, but the GM trucks has a smaller center opening, except maybe the dually. The center opening does not cause us GM guys any problems.

04-11-2010, 01:24 AM	#4
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: dually wheels Yeah, I would avoid the 16.5's, as far as I know Cooper and BF Goodrich are the only companies left making a 16.5 tire. There may be some off brands but that's it for the big boys. There are some Alcoa lookalikes for about $680 a set on ebay. And on tires I have run Kuhmo's on my duallies and have had really good results, with a good price tag. __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

04-11-2010, 11:26 AM	#5
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: dually wheels Yeah, except the 16.5's are said to have new tires mounted on them, so it doesn't matter what is still available. When they wear out, just mount a set of 16's back on the original wheels.



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