I have a '55 f100 and just purchased a new set of of bias ply look tires and a set of wheels to go on it. Didn't have the originals, so it was a little tough trying to find exactly what I need.

Truck is completely stock otherwise. So I went with:

Wheel Vintiques 14 series in a 15" X 6" - 3.75 backspace (5 on 5.5)
Coker American Classic 710R15. These are 4.7 on the tread and 7.7 section width. 28.21" overall.

Just want to make sure these will fit and work.

Also, any problems having discount tire mount and balance tires like these?

 

Anyone?

Everything should ship later today, so I have a few hours if anything needs changing.

Thanks!

 

You are not getting any love here so thought I'd at least give you some assurance. The stock tire (IIRC) was a 6.00 16 which would have been approximately the same size as the 15 you mention: 28.8 vs 28.21 diameter (they probably varied that much from manufacturer to manufacturer) and 7.7 vs 6.8. The difference will never photograph at speed. Most think bigger is better but it is nice, once in a while, to see one closer to factory spec.

 

Thanks!

Just needed some reassurance so I don't end up having to return something.

Everything on the truck is original except for wheels and tires, so it was a no brainer to go this route.