Hello All,
I'm new to the site. Didn't find a thread on wheel sizes, so here is my question. I know this is a continuing problem and I can't find the solution. I have a 1999 F250 Super Duty Off road with the 16.5s and I need new tires. I want the BFG All Terrain TA KOs but they are not available anywhere, Can I find an OEM replacement rim? It is 8 lug, 170mm spacing according to the specs. Nothing fancy, I just need new tires for the truck. HELP!!!!!!

 

More info - Tires seem to be no problem in the 16" size and maybe the 17" size. No problem with larger rims, it has a 6" lift.

 

Are you asking about finding stock rims in either 16" or 17"? If so, there are a ton floating around, both OEM and aftermarket, for the pre-05s that will work. Craigslist and fleabay, make sure you get a pre-2005 set so the backspacing doesn't make you contact the leaf springs. A set of 18s for my truck set me back $400, but I sold the Conti's that came on them for $200, so not a bad deal.

If you're asking about 16.5" tires, good luck, not a common size by most major manufacturers anymore.

 

Thanks for the info TexTech, Yes, I am tired of trying to find tires for those 16.5s. Which would you recommend with the 6 inch lift, 16s or 17s. I like the aggressive look of the BFG "mudders" but at my age (70ish), I just want this problem to go away, so I will settle for a tire/rim combo which will get me back out in the "dirt".. Being retired in Mexico doesn't help matters. Damn, I'm not even sure I know how to search Craigs List. However, I will give it a go tonight, THX

 

Rim size doesn't matter nearly as much as rim width. You can get identical heghts and widths for 16s and 17s rims up to 37" tires without trying too hard, it's really whichever you can find in the correct width for the tire size and the correct backspacing.

Being in Mexico, I have no idea what you'll be able to find or where....

 

The 16.5 rim is from the older trucks but BFG does make a 35X12.5 R16.5


Available sizes in 16.5 rim

37X12.5-16.5
35X12.5-16.5 AT
33X12.5-16.5 AT
9.5-16.5
8.75-16.5

 

i have 17 inch on mine with a six inch lift.

 

First for John - Thanks for the info on tire sizes available. I assume you are referring to BFG tires. I have been searching websites all day for the 35/12.5/16.5 BFG all Terrain KOs. A lot of istes list them but try to order and you get B/O. Obviously, if I can stay with the 16.5s, that's my best deal but no tires equates to "no fun". It's the rainy season down here right now and I need my "mudders". Long term prognosis for 16.5s doesn't look good sooo maybe now is the time to change to a different rim/tire combo.

 

For Jay SF - I see you are an "ohio" boy, soo am I. What part? I'm from Wilmington. I like the idea of 17s especially if tires are easier to come by. Do you know anyone who makes OEM rims? Just plain jane rims, you know, the old steel type. Sorry, I'm not up on all the current jargon for this. Getting to old, I guess. Hell, I can hardly get myself up into the cab anymore but when I do I sure have fun!!! Social security sure does cramp one's style, know what I mean?

 

Tirerack.com will ship them to your door...well if you have one or something close.

 

Actually, I do have a door opening. Lupita stands there all day with her swatter. She's pretty good at bringing down most of the "critters that show up at the door. Some with just two legs, too!!! Thanks for the website info

 

No problem Doug, tell Lupita to watch for the Big Brown truck....err I suppose they deliver to Mexico

 

16.5 inch rims were popular about 20 years ago. Time and style has passed them by.

Move into the new millennium and get some 17 inch or larger wheels. Even junkyard steel wheels would be better.

 

Hi Jay,
If you are willing to help on this, I am more than willing to listen to your advice and check out your recommendations. It can sometimes be incredibly difficult to find good sources for this kind of thing down here. There is a price to be paid for living in what I call as close to paradise as you are likely to find. I know - Ruth & I spent the last four years before she retired travelling to retirement locations all around the world, between the 20s. When it came time to decide, Mexico beat out the likes of the Italian riviera, Hawaii, Australia, Thailand and numerous others. There are "warts" everywhere - some are just bigger than others!!!

 

bfg actually is getting rid of the 16.5...