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Old 02-18-2016, 07:56 PM
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Negative offset rims for a 65'

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I have the twin I beam suspension on my 65' f100. I am going to run a 4 inch lift for it, but am wanting to run some rims with a large negative offset. Does anyone know of a company that makes rims for these year trucks with like -45 offset rims? I want the tires to stick out from the side of the truck several inches.
 
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-45 offset makes no sense unless we know what width rim your looking at? a 15x6 with a -45 offset is much different than a 15x10 with a -45 offset
 
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Originally Posted by Mattrod68
-45 offset makes no sense unless we know what width rim your looking at? a 15x6 with a -45 offset is much different than a 15x10 with a -45 offset
Either a 15x 8 or 16x 8. Preferably 16's.
 
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15x8 with a -45 offset is around 2.75 b.s. there are a few steel wheels on summit in a 15x8 with either 2.5 or 3.00 inch backspace

couldn't find any 16x8 in my quick search

5x5.5 is 139.7 in metric if that helps you search
 
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Originally Posted by Mattrod68
15x8 with a -45 offset is around 2.75 b.s. there are a few steel wheels on summit in a 15x8 with either 2.5 or 3.00 inch backspace

couldn't find any 16x8 in my quick search

5x5.5 is 139.7 in metric if that helps you search
I'll go take a look at them. Thankyou!
 
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To each their own, but of course the spindles on these trucks were not designed for a large negative offset wheel so you will likely be putting a good amount of extra stress on the spindles and bearings if you go that route.

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To each their own, but of course the spindles on these trucks were not designed for a large negative offset wheel so you will likely be putting a good amount of extra stress on the spindles and bearings if you go that route.

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Yes, lots of stress. However this is going to be a weekend truck, so it isn't going to see many miles 👍🏻. Guess I'll just have to see how she holds up.
 
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