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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Question Regarding Wheel Offsets

Trying to install a bigger rim. Local shops aren't much help so.

1973 F100
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Currently has 275/60R15 Tires. From what I understand, these trucks came with 215/75R15's from the factory.

I would like to install a set of 20" wheels.

The wheels I'm looking at have a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern and a +25 mm offset.

My 2 questions are:

If I buy the wheels above, which tire size would I have to get to make them fit? I believe it would be a 245/45R20, but I'm not 100%.

Where does the wheel offset come into play?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jake
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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So your current 275/60's measure out to a 28x10.5

The 245/45's measure out to a 29x9.5

I'm not sure how the offset will effect your clearance however. I guess that all depends on the offset of your current wheels...
 
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 06:53 PM
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hmmmm... i don't know what offset i currently have??
 
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found some good info. thanks guys.
 
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Old Aug 15, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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I had a 68 f100 that was lowered 3inch in the front. I ran 18x9 +18 offset with 255/55-18. The largest u might fit would be a 275/45-20 with that offset. I would see if the tire shop wouldnt mind test fitting one for u.
 
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