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Old Oct 12, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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17.5 inch wheel question

Will 17.5 5 x 5.5 wheels clear disc brakes also what some innie style wheels would be worth with some very good tires 2 new 2 used.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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I've got 15" on my '65 with '76 disc brakes.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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Are they factory or aftermarket mine are factory. Still no positive answer on this. Thanks though
 
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Old Oct 13, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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The only way to discover if this 17" wheel will clear the caliper...is to find a truck that's been converted to disc brakes and try it.

B6C-1015-A .. 5 lug, 5.50" bolt circle pattern 17.5" x 5.25" wheels were an option for 1956/66 F100's.
 
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My 66 has disc brakes and I have 17" cragar wheels with no problems.
 
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