Steel wheels and caps
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Steel wheels and caps
What years will fit my 1972 f250? Oem ford. I’ve seen some with a lip on the center hole and some that are flat with what looks like angles around it. Just confused
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Steel wheels
Would 16x6 steel wheels with 245x75x16 be ok or would 16x7 be better. Going for a stock look
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Re: Steel wheels and caps
Check out wheel vintiques, I think they have an OEM wish line now. Also, I think RobRoy had a post on this, search his post.
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Re: Steel wheels and caps
For a stock look I think you'll want a 5" tread width on a 6" wheel with a very tall profile. Yes, they looked a bit goofy when new.
Check out some tire size calculator and use a tape measure or cardboard cutout to get an idea what you are getting. Also be aware that sizing changes between makers so one good looking tire might be a little scrawny from another guy.
Check out some tire size calculator and use a tape measure or cardboard cutout to get an idea what you are getting. Also be aware that sizing changes between makers so one good looking tire might be a little scrawny from another guy.
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Re: Steel wheels and caps
I just put new tires on my 16" rims (from a later model ford truck). I chose 235/85 R16 for the stock look. The only reasonably priced decent road tires I could find nearby were Falken Wildpeak HT tires. I'm happy with the look and the ride. If I remember, I'll post a pic later.
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Re: Steel wheels and caps
Here's a pic from the side.
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Re: Steel wheels and caps
Looks good .
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Yep, tire filling the wheel well makes it look ready for work.
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