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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 02:10 PM
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What size wheel do I need?

I have a '88 f-150 and i have a good set of 235/75/r15's that i don't want to replace. So i know the inside diameter is 15 but how wide?

Also what do you all think of The American racing AR-767? They're the all black ones. And brand new they're only 35 bucks a piece brand new, so being as cheap as I am I am looking for used ones on e-bay and local want ads.

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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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What size wheel do I need?

metric sizes have always confused me but i think 15x8's are what you need to run. im not sure though so you might want to see what someone else has to say.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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What size wheel do I need?

Yep, 7s or 8s should work just fine on those 235/75s.
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Old Feb 17, 2002 | 09:48 PM
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What size wheel do I need?

i think the stock size is 15x 7.5
 
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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 09:35 AM
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What size wheel do I need?

Stock size is 15x7.5...however 15x7-15x8 will work fine, i have 15x7s. Remember that they must be a 5 5.5 lug pattern.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 06:01 PM
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What size wheel do I need?

You should be able to go as narrow a a 6.5 width on the wheel.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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What size wheel do I need?

While we are in the same thread is it possible to go with a P215 65R 15 or a P225 60R15 on the stock wagon wheels with the chrome rings? I am getting ready to buy tires and I would like the wider ones.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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What size wheel do I need?

I personally like the 8" width. If you decide to stay with the 235 75 x 15's they will work fine, but it also gives you the option to go as wide as 10" wide tires.

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What size wheel do I need?

If your rims are stock, you can verify the size on the driver door, where the door hits the striker!

My 89 came with 15x7 rims with stock P235/75/15 tires. You should be good to go! Right now, the 30x9.5 do fine but with a little extra bounce @ 42psi! Switching to P245/70/15 next time!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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