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May 29, 2011 | 01:25 AM

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lafermedavid

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rim size

I know this ? been asked a few times.I have the old 16.5 white wagon wheels,looks like they are done with.What seams to be the chioce of rim size for my 75 F 250 I want to go with 35 with my 4:10 gears.IM not there yet in purchasing .just trying to get ideas Thankyou

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May 29, 2011 | 01:55 AM

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Lot's of guys go to a 16" rim. It's getting harder to find 16.5 tire sizes and they are more expensive. 315/75/16 (35x12.5x16) tires on 16x10 rim on mine.

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May 29, 2011 | 09:47 AM

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12.5

So the 12.5 are still the standard of choice?Like my old wagon wheels.

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May 29, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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Width will depend on what width of tires you plan on running. Check with your tire dealer for their reccomendation.

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