1957 - 1960 F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Box Style Ford Trucks

New tires finally

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-30-2012, 08:12 AM
rocdril's Avatar
rocdril
rocdril is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: somewhere in CT ?
Posts: 2,743
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
New tires finally

After a long wait, the new made in USA tires are on, and since I know you guys like pics,,,,,,,,,,
 
Attached Images     
  #2  
Old 03-30-2012, 09:59 AM
GB SISSON's Avatar
GB SISSON
GB SISSON is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Orcas Island Wa.
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 0
Received 90 Likes on 47 Posts
Excellent choice! They make the truck. Pics are a bit dark to make out the details. What are they 700x15, 700x16, 750x16? Look like bias ply to me. Very nice fridge too. Factory 4x4?
 
  #3  
Old 03-30-2012, 10:37 AM
rocdril's Avatar
rocdril
rocdril is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: somewhere in CT ?
Posts: 2,743
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yes, 750 x 16, Bias. It is a factory 4x4, pretty much original, Im trying to keep it as close as I can. I did put some aftermarket locking hubs on it though. I dont think that will get me cookies from the darkside.
 
  #4  
Old 03-30-2012, 11:40 AM
theodore/teddy's Avatar
theodore/teddy
theodore/teddy is offline
Refyred
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Southern Nevada
Posts: 2,083
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 6 Posts
Ray; your truck looks great! I too think these trucks look best with tall narrow tires. When I finally get to the point of buying tires and wheels, my plans are to go with radials 255 85r 16's on stock style steel wheels. The narrowest 33 inch tire I could find.
Warn locking hubs were an option so I think your safe.
 
  #5  
Old 03-30-2012, 11:52 AM
transam525's Avatar
transam525
transam525 is offline
Senior User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: California
Posts: 353
Received 8 Likes on 5 Posts
Very cool! I really dig the factory look, especially with the factory 4x4s. Do be sure to post more pictures when all four are installed.
 
  #6  
Old 03-30-2012, 12:26 PM
rocdril's Avatar
rocdril
rocdril is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: somewhere in CT ?
Posts: 2,743
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Actually all 4 are installed, I need to post some pics once the radiator is back in, and I can get the truck outside in some daylight.
 
Attached Images  
  #7  
Old 03-30-2012, 07:18 PM
spurredon's Avatar
spurredon
spurredon is offline
Fleet Owner

Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 25,217
Received 588 Likes on 528 Posts
Good choice of rubber!
 
  #8  
Old 03-30-2012, 11:55 PM
GB SISSON's Avatar
GB SISSON
GB SISSON is offline
Lead Driver
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Orcas Island Wa.
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 0
Received 90 Likes on 47 Posts
tall and skinny.... everything I'm not
 
  #9  
Old 03-31-2012, 06:05 AM
spurredon's Avatar
spurredon
spurredon is offline
Fleet Owner

Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 25,217
Received 588 Likes on 528 Posts
Originally Posted by GB SISSON
tall and skinny.... everything I'm not

I am one of the most slender looking "Lima Bean', shape fellas that you will ever meet! If I were a tire I would be a Wide Oval!
 
  #10  
Old 03-31-2012, 12:09 PM
Buzz44's Avatar
Buzz44
Buzz44 is offline
Posting Guru
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: colbert washington
Posts: 2,281
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by rocdril
Actually all 4 are installed, I need to post some pics once the radiator is back in, and I can get the truck outside in some daylight.
Now thats what Im talking about. Looks great set up with stock wheels and tall tires specially the mud and snow traction tire. Thats my plan for my 65f100 4x4 just have to find 2 more 16" innie wheels.
 
  #11  
Old 03-31-2012, 12:34 PM
hotfalcoon's Avatar
hotfalcoon
hotfalcoon is offline
Tuned
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Reno,NV
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts
Truck looks great! What is the size and specs on the tires?

If you don't mind, where did you get them from?

I really like the tall skinny look on these trucks as well.
 
  #12  
Old 04-01-2012, 05:16 AM
rocdril's Avatar
rocdril
rocdril is offline
Postmaster
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: somewhere in CT ?
Posts: 2,743
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The tires are 7.50 x 16 Super Traxion LT tube type, Made by Specialty Tires of America. I bought them thru my local tire guy. Specialty Tires of America, I dont know what the issue was but I waited 5 weeks for them. Mabye I just need to learn more patience.
 
  #13  
Old 04-01-2012, 01:19 PM
hotfalcoon's Avatar
hotfalcoon
hotfalcoon is offline
Tuned
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Reno,NV
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts
Thanks for posting the info. Your truck looks very tough! I can't wait to start working on my truck again. I would love to see some pics of your truck in better light.

Carl.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Andrew010
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
11
01-22-2012 10:03 PM
38Chevy454
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
19
04-14-2011 08:11 PM
1BadKingRanch
1997 - 2003 F150
3
02-17-2006 02:33 PM
Ford79
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
4
10-21-2002 05:43 AM



Quick Reply: New tires finally



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:01 PM.