Wheels and Tires on my 55
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Wheels and Tires on my 55
I am looking at buying wheels and tires for my 55. It has the standard drop axle and a Dana 44 in the rear. The truck has 3" wider fenders.
I am looking at 17" wheels and am interested to see what others have done as far as tires go. Being that the truck is not lowered I am thinking that I do not want very thin sidewalls.
Here is what I have come up with...
17 x 7 front - 245-50-17
17 x 8 rear - 275-50-17
Also, I am having to buy 1.25" wheel adapters to get the lug pattern I want which will push the tires out a bit.
This setup should rake the truck a bit but also give me some nice wide tires in the rear.
Is the 275 too much for the 8" rear wheel? What have others done?
I am looking at 17" wheels and am interested to see what others have done as far as tires go. Being that the truck is not lowered I am thinking that I do not want very thin sidewalls.
Here is what I have come up with...
17 x 7 front - 245-50-17
17 x 8 rear - 275-50-17
Also, I am having to buy 1.25" wheel adapters to get the lug pattern I want which will push the tires out a bit.
This setup should rake the truck a bit but also give me some nice wide tires in the rear.
Is the 275 too much for the 8" rear wheel? What have others done?
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17x8 with 235/65s. see post #88. sorry but can't seem to post a photo right now.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-a-f100-6.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-a-f100-6.html
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