[updated:LAST EDITED ON 21-Oct-02 AT 01:32 AM (EST)]i got a way to get a set of 18x8 inch rims with 50 series side wall and was wondering if they would fit on my 55 f100. i put volare up front with a 9 inch in the back and the width stayed the same in the back as stock. i was wondering if any one had this setup or would know if the would fit or not. the bed is and fenders are all stock by the way.
DAVE

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 25-Oct-02 AT 05:03 PM (EST)] What is the offset of the rim. I've got 17x9.5 with a 5.5 ofset on my '54 F-100, with a Volarie clip and they fit well.

 

you have 17 x 9.5 both front and rear? I was planning on having 17 x 8 in the front because I wasn't sure it could fit a 9.5. What size tire are you running?

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 26-Oct-02 AT 09:03 AM (EST)]Dave,

I've used a Falken S/TZ 01 because it was the only truck/suv tire with tread that didn't look like a truck tire. The size is 275/60/17 the dia.= 30.2" with a tread width of 10.7". The rim width required is 7" - 9.5", the 5.5" backspace on the rim gets it up under the front fenders. I'm running a Volarie clip which is approx. 61", same as the original straight axle. I did how ever have to use a narrower rearend to get the tire under the rear fenders, because I flipped the axle on the springs, and C-Sectioned the frame. I swapped the 61" Torino GT 9" I had in it, with a '74 Maverick 8" with a 57" width. If your interested in the tire go to http://www.falkentire.com and choose the S/TZ01 under the tire catalog for Specialty Truck, Light Truck & SUV.


Jeff

PS: Yes front and rear, I wanted to be able to rotate the tires.