So I'm ordering rims for my 79 f250 4x4 thinking of Mickey Thompson classic 3 in 16x10 with 4.5 inch backspacing and going with 38x15.5x16 inch ssr super swampers I've got a 6 inch skyjacker lift. Anybody running anything similar and should I maybe think about a 12 inch wide rim? Any pictures would be appreciated I can never find what I'm looking for when I search. Thanks

 

A 12" wide rim will lock you into real wide tires forever, 10" might be more practical?

Here is a great thread about 12" wide rims, a truck with a 6" Skyjacker lift...https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ill-kickn.html

 

Thanks now ya did it 10 inch rim looks good now I'm wondering if 38's are to big and if 15.5's are to wide. Lol any pics of 38's on a 6 inch lift?

 

Here you go. Lets see some 70s fords on 38+ tires - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

 

Now I'm even more confused lol! What's your personall opinion on tire size for a 6 inch lift? The truck isn't going off road it's just a pavement queen, think the 38's are to much for 6 inch lift?

 

My 79 with a Skyjacker 6", 1st pic mil take off 36's, and then new paint and 35's...37's or 38's would be ok too.

 

This site can give you a good idea what to expect.
wheel & tire packages

 

i wouldnt buy any wider than 10in, im old so 33's are max size for me.

 

Tire sizes are spec'd for a specific size rim. Some tire manufacturer's wont warranty a tire if specified rim size isnt used. Lots of retailers wont install tires that arent on rim size spec'd because of liabilty.

 

My 1978 F250 w/ skyjacker 6" lift. Running 38.5x16" Bias TSL's on 16.5x9.75" wagon rims with 4.75" Backspacing.

 

Finally got it painted huh? Looking good, I still like the flat bed.

 

Seeing your truck on 38's with the same lift makes me feel good again about my thinking. Looks good

 

I have 35 12.5 15 with 6" lift

 

NW150 can we get a side shot with the front tires straight so we can see the clearance between the front fender fwd edge and the tire. Please.

 

Yea a buddy of mine who used to do paint/body work sprayed a cheap rustoleum job down on it. Looks good but rust is going to show through again at some point. I'd like to buy extra fenders and a hood at some point and make it look real good, but all the funds are going towards the 400 I'm having built at the moment.