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It's more than bolt pattern. You also need to ensure that, at minimum, the hub diameter clearance of the new wheel is equal to or larger than your truck's hub diameter. 'Equal to' is preferred to keep the load on the hub where it belongs and off your studs. Next, you need to worry about backspacing (aka offset) to ensure you won't rub.
not sure if you're looking to throw the OE wheels off another truck or buy aftermarket, but your selection won't be small either way. Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels has a nice app to play with for checking out different wheels and how they'll look on your ride.
Mike
not sure if you're looking to throw the OE wheels off another truck or buy aftermarket, but your selection won't be small either way. Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels has a nice app to play with for checking out different wheels and how they'll look on your ride.
Mike
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Umm, 15" wheels are probably THE most common size there is!
There is no way your having problems finding used tires.
However, "IF" your lucky enough to find a late 60's, and 70's F150 4x4, or I think some 2wd's had it to, they had 16" steel rims, with the same 5 bolt patern as on our F150's.
I'm still hunting for some so I can run some skinny tall tires for mpg. Like 215/85R16.
There is no way your having problems finding used tires.
However, "IF" your lucky enough to find a late 60's, and 70's F150 4x4, or I think some 2wd's had it to, they had 16" steel rims, with the same 5 bolt patern as on our F150's.
I'm still hunting for some so I can run some skinny tall tires for mpg. Like 215/85R16.
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Yeah you're not looking hard enough for tires if you can't find 15s. They're all over the place and I wish they weren't so common so I could find some decent used mud tires for my 16s. Why don't you just buy new? you'll have more spent in rims if you buy brand new ones and whatever tires you get than just buying new tires...
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Thanks for the replies thus far. New tires?---$350/$400. This truck makes two trips to the dump/year, and that is the extent of it's use. Hardly worth that kind of money.
There are few 15" tires in our part of Colorado, and the ones I find they want $30/$40 each, for maybe 5/32's. Yes, have found them on the internet, but the freight was more than the tires.
Maybe I would be better off to look for a "used" utility trailer, and pull it to the dump with my Explorer. Then sell the F150 to a rancher for $500/$600, to use as a "ranch" truck.
Again, thanks for the input.
There are few 15" tires in our part of Colorado, and the ones I find they want $30/$40 each, for maybe 5/32's. Yes, have found them on the internet, but the freight was more than the tires.
Maybe I would be better off to look for a "used" utility trailer, and pull it to the dump with my Explorer. Then sell the F150 to a rancher for $500/$600, to use as a "ranch" truck.
Again, thanks for the input.
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Why not get wheels that are the same size the F-150 Lightening? To my knowledge, they are the same size as the stock regular F-150.
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Just offering up my $.02, but working in the automotive/tire industry makes me think twice before even considering used tires. If money is tight, pick up two off-brand tires from Walmart, Sams Club, Fleet Farm (if you have them by you), etc and put them in the back. Skip the whole sales pitch for lifetime balances and road hazard and that'll save you some money. I had Uniroyal Liberators (Wal-Mart) on my '81 Chevy and they were great. There's also a website, www.treadwright.com if you want to consider re-treads.
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I currently use uniroyal liberator ATs on my truck and I love em. They are also very good in sand and snow.
But a trailer would probably serve your purpose much better than a truck.
But a trailer would probably serve your purpose much better than a truck.
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From: Gilbert, PA
Because the wFactory 93-95 Lightning wheels are more than his truck is worth, and then trying to find small 17" tires too fit them
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Brand new 15" tire shipped to you
1 NEW 235/75-16 COOPER DISCOVERER AT3 75R R16 TIRE | eBay
2 used 15" tires shipped to you
2 NICE, LEMANS PATHMAKER A/T, 235/75/16 P235/75R16 235 75 16, TIRES # 39069 Q | eBay
1 NEW 235/75-16 COOPER DISCOVERER AT3 75R R16 TIRE | eBay
2 used 15" tires shipped to you
2 NICE, LEMANS PATHMAKER A/T, 235/75/16 P235/75R16 235 75 16, TIRES # 39069 Q | eBay
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Brand new 15" tire shipped to you
1 NEW 235/75-16 COOPER DISCOVERER AT3 75R R16 TIRE | eBay
2 used 15" tires shipped to you
2 NICE, LEMANS PATHMAKER A/T, 235/75/16 P235/75R16 235 75 16, TIRES # 39069 Q | eBay
1 NEW 235/75-16 COOPER DISCOVERER AT3 75R R16 TIRE | eBay
2 used 15" tires shipped to you
2 NICE, LEMANS PATHMAKER A/T, 235/75/16 P235/75R16 235 75 16, TIRES # 39069 Q | eBay
Mike
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From: Northern IL
I didn't say get the lightening wheels. Get some LIKE them. Easier because then you're not trying to figure out tire height and width hoping the speedo isn't messed up.
