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Hi I was hoping to gt some opinions on a tire size for me 73 f100. Would 15x10 rims fit well with 255/70r15 tires. I got some Road Huggers for free and im hoping to see if there a good fit, but would like some opinions from any one please. Thank you for reading.
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No. Bad idea.
Here's something YOU can do to verify. Look up the tire size at Tire Rack or other website and they will typically provide a recommended wheel width.
Here's something YOU can do to verify. Look up the tire size at Tire Rack or other website and they will typically provide a recommended wheel width.
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A buddy bought a mustang a while back... It had wide small rims which angled the sidewalls to an almost 45° angle. Sort of a stupid ghetto look or something. After driving a few miles, one of the tires thread literally ripped from the sidewalls at which point he called for help. I made him find some cheap stock replacements. So yeah using the right rim / tire combo is important.
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generally speaking, a 255 wants a rim 6.5 to 8.5 inches wide.
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there are some variations depending on maker though.
good luck!
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there are some variations depending on maker though.
good luck!
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I just went through this same process...I went with a 16" wheel though. Make sure you research this as much as you can before you buy or settle on something. I think the 8" are good (of course if you tire is properly sized) but I went safe and used a 7" - I am not looking to get to crazy either.
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I have 255-70-15 on 15x8's, IMO 10's would be to wide,,, but in full disclosure, I have run 235-85-16 on 16x10's, however, I do think the larger sidewall on the 235-85's kept it from looking so dorky,,, I would stick with no wider than 8's.
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