What size Tires and Rims is everyone running?
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11-07-2007, 10:28 AM
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11-07-2007, 02:13 PM
Originally Posted by Kecky
Hmmm, maybe it is true that you can tell a guys age by the size of his.... rims. 
Although I won't be putting 20's on my truck and I also don't like the "Rubber Band" tires, I do think our trucks look better with a 17" or bigger rim. The fenders are so big that a 15 or 16 inch rim seems to get lost in there. Also the thick sidewall tire looks "not right" to me. They make the rim look even smaller than 15 or 16 inches. Once again because of the large fenders.
I am planning on a 17 or 18" rim with a mid size sidewall... say a 45 - 55 profile.
Jut my opinion.
Kevin
Although I won't be putting 20's on my truck and I also don't like the "Rubber Band" tires, I do think our trucks look better with a 17" or bigger rim. The fenders are so big that a 15 or 16 inch rim seems to get lost in there. Also the thick sidewall tire looks "not right" to me. They make the rim look even smaller than 15 or 16 inches. Once again because of the large fenders.I am planning on a 17 or 18" rim with a mid size sidewall... say a 45 - 55 profile.
Jut my opinion.
Kevin
.......I have seen some larger wheels look great, and there's lots of great examples of it on this site. Like you said it all a matter of getting the proportions right. Still, to me, I like alot of rubber....lol
Bobby
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11-07-2007, 02:45 PM
Originally Posted by Kecky
Hmmm, maybe it is true that you can tell a guys age by the size of his.... rims. Although I won't be putting 20's on my truck and I also don't like the "Rubber Band" tires, I do think our trucks look better with a 17" or bigger rim. The fenders are so big that a 15 or 16 inch rim seems to get lost in there. Also the thick sidewall tire looks "not right" to me. They make the rim look even smaller than 15 or 16 inches. Once again because of the large fenders.
I am planning on a 17 or 18" rim with a mid size sidewall... say a 45 - 55 profile.
Jut my opinion.
Kevin
Although I won't be putting 20's on my truck and I also don't like the "Rubber Band" tires, I do think our trucks look better with a 17" or bigger rim. The fenders are so big that a 15 or 16 inch rim seems to get lost in there. Also the thick sidewall tire looks "not right" to me. They make the rim look even smaller than 15 or 16 inches. Once again because of the large fenders.I am planning on a 17 or 18" rim with a mid size sidewall... say a 45 - 55 profile.
Jut my opinion.
Kevin
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11-07-2007, 03:43 PM
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Hi
My 56 has a volarie frt susp (with dropped spindels) and a 70's era Ford truck 9 inch.
The front tires are P215/70R/15 and the rear tires are P235/70R15. B.F.Goodrich Silvertown Wide White Radials
The wheels are from "The Early Wheel Co" out of ca. The fronts are 15 x 7 with 4 inch back spacing and the rears are 15 x 8 with 4 1/2 inch back spacing.
Chuck
My 56 has a volarie frt susp (with dropped spindels) and a 70's era Ford truck 9 inch.
The front tires are P215/70R/15 and the rear tires are P235/70R15. B.F.Goodrich Silvertown Wide White Radials
The wheels are from "The Early Wheel Co" out of ca. The fronts are 15 x 7 with 4 inch back spacing and the rears are 15 x 8 with 4 1/2 inch back spacing.
Chuck
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11-07-2007, 04:37 PM
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11-07-2007, 04:55 PM
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I like the 15 x 8 rims with the big rubber lined up with the edge of the fenders. 
15x8 rims reversed with 3" backspace with P275-60R. Also, by using the same size rim and tire all the way around, you can rotate the tires for better wear. Jag
15x8 rims reversed with 3" backspace with P275-60R. Also, by using the same size rim and tire all the way around, you can rotate the tires for better wear. Jag
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11-08-2007, 01:02 PM
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Every bit of info helps;
Checked my tires today, one had 5 psi, the other 5 had15-20 psi, pumped 'em all up to 42 psi for now, my book said 60-75 psi, depending on 7.5 or 8's. Them's 7.5X20 all 6. Also checked all the vehicles and had to make some adjustments there too. Now after lunch gotta get the gunk out of the bottom of the air tank.
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11-08-2007, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Quiff_boy_Elvis
my gallery has pic of my new torq thurst IIs and cobra radials
Cooper P225 70 R 15 front,
Cooper P235 70 R 15 rear
Cooper P225 70 R 15 front,
Cooper P235 70 R 15 rear
It looks great with that tire/wheel combo!
doug
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11-08-2007, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by F100man
Just wondering what size Tires and Rims everyone is running. I just finished up with the Mustang II install and was thinking about what it would look like and what rims and tires I will end up running. My truck will have a 3 degree rake with an 8.8 rearend. I guess I'll have to figure out the back spacing and such? 
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11-08-2007, 05:06 PM
American Torq-thrust all around. 15X6 with 215/65 on the front and 15X8.5 with 255/60 on the rear of my 52 F1. Have 16X8 centerlines on my 69 short bed F100. 265/50 on the front and 295/50 on the rear. They were on the 69 when I bought it but am thinking about 60 series when I replace them.
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