1966 F100 Rim size confusion

hotrod 1966 · Post by **hotrod 1966** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:47 pm

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My truck has 16" rims and a 15" spare. I assume the 15" is original for my model. Am I correct?

Thanks, Rod

idaho_cowboy · Post by **idaho_cowboy** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:27 pm

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Original 5-lug rims are 15"

hotrod 1966 · Post by **hotrod 1966** » Mon Aug 15, 2016 10:37 am

Thanks for the confirmation. In my original owners manual I see some trucks had 16" wheels like the F250.

Rod

Ozblitz · Post by **Ozblitz** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 6:52 pm

Are you sure it's 16 or 16.5? Back in the day some work trucks had 16.5 not to be confused with 16.

fastEdsel · Post by **fastEdsel** » Tue Sep 06, 2016 7:28 am

15" rims are standard for the 66's and later trucks and the 16" were an option. Some work trucks as mentioned did have 16.5" rims and most of them were "split rims." I don't think I have ever seen them on Ford's but I know International trucks had them available.

mk · Post by mk » Tue Sep 06, 2016 1:08 pm

I've run across a couple of 66-72 era F100s in the area with original 16" five lug wheels.

mike

59yblockf100 · Post by **59yblockf100** » Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:38 pm

I know some older fords had 16 in 5 lug, rims,but I think standard f100 had 15inch

radioactivelarry · Post by **radioactivelarry** » Sat Sep 24, 2016 3:31 am

mk wrote:I've run across a couple of 66-72 era F100s in the area with original 16" five lug wheels.

mike

16's would be good if you need clearance or larger diam tires, but can you still buy 16" tires and if so at a reasonable price?

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