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09-04-2011, 04:34 PM
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Steel Wheel Question?
For you guys that rock the 'factory steel' look ... what's the proper width wheel for these 285/75/R16 's that I have for my 72 4x4? I want more of the 'tall and narrow' look rather than the bulging sidewall look.
Need 8 lug factory 16" wheels too. Thanks. Last edited by 72longbed; 09-04-2011 at 05:34 PM. |
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09-04-2011, 05:38 PM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
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09-04-2011, 06:01 PM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
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09-04-2011, 07:10 PM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
Ideally the 285/75s call for an 7"-8" wheel,which you won't find a stock wheel in. The late-SAE Ford 16" wheels,I believe are 7". But,I run 285/75s on my '92 with stock steel wheels and have for about 200,000 miles with no problems with tread wear.
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
What width are they on your 92 .... 6"?
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09-04-2011, 07:41 PM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
DJMAN,
yeah, like those. How wide are those white wheels? I'm lookin for somewhere around 8. 9. or even 9.5" wide at the bead measurement ... I think? Right? |
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09-04-2011, 10:17 PM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
I'll check when I pull them off next week.
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09-05-2011, 07:34 AM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
That wheel pictured looks like a 16.5. I believe the wheels on my '92 are 6". I believe they are the same width as the stock 16" wheels that came with hubcaps.
Here are 285/75s on my '92. The '95 and '72 are mounted on 8" wheels:
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09-05-2011, 10:38 AM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
Special-K,
how do you tell from a picture like that (DJMAN's) if it is a 16" or 16.5" wheel? Just curious what the 'tell-tale' or indicator is from afar? I know you have a lot of experience with stock and aftermarket steel wheels ... just looking for the knowledge on this, if you'll share. Thanks man. 72longbed |
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09-05-2011, 10:48 AM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
I have Ford steel wheels on mine, they are 16x7 and are easy to find. Here is my truck with 285/75/16 tires
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09-05-2011, 10:56 AM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
Thats awesome looking truck Joe!
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09-05-2011, 11:04 AM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
Your truck looks GREAT Joe! Let me ask you ... those Ford rims, does it matter if they come off of a van or a pickup? Is there a certain offset/backspacing that us 72 Chevy owners want to stick to? OR is it all the same, Chevy vs. Ford?
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09-05-2011, 11:06 AM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
Oh yeah ... one more question ... were you able to find ford rims in WHITE or did you have to paint the black ones?
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09-05-2011, 11:17 AM
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Re: Steel Wheel Question?
The ford wheels all seem to be the same, and the will be stamped 16x7 on the outer lip, so they are easy to spot, even on a truck with a tire. And , No they are grey. I painted mine white
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I believe either '96 was the last year for SAE pattern or first year for metric. Vans are probably the best source since about all came with that type wheel. A lot of pickups by the '90s came through with alloy wheels.
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