1972 F-250
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1972 F-250
Guess if I had thought about it, I would have started with this title, and then the thread would have just built on itself over time. Oh well...
Wheels. It seems I have split rims. While I understand these are original equipment, I am hearing that many tire shops won't mount tires on them.
Do they present any danger when airing up - I mean just adding air occasionally?
I assume that as long as I get new wheels with a 8x6.5 lug pattern, I can switch to solid wheels. Correct?
Any recommendations on where to get basic steel wheels?
Wheels. It seems I have split rims. While I understand these are original equipment, I am hearing that many tire shops won't mount tires on them.
Do they present any danger when airing up - I mean just adding air occasionally?
I assume that as long as I get new wheels with a 8x6.5 lug pattern, I can switch to solid wheels. Correct?
Any recommendations on where to get basic steel wheels?
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The yards I go to have TONS of retired Econolines since they are more or less working and delivery vehicles these days. Potential donors are up to the mid-90s if I recall correctly.
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quinletc The wheels became quite a hazard when reloading a new tire. There have been several men that have been killed and or badly maned when the wheels would blow apart when refilling them with air. As posted replacements should be common to find from 3/4 ton and up trucks
I believe you will have more tire choices available to you in 16" rather than 16.5.
John
I believe you will have more tire choices available to you in 16" rather than 16.5.
John
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I'd check with a dealer and see what new ones go for. Around here new wheels are about $10.00 more over used. Or look for new steel after market wheels too. The tire shop I go to all the time has like new steel wheels for not a lot of money as well. Let your finger do some walking before heading to a bone yard.
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