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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 09:42 AM
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16.5" Tires

Well, I finally got my "NEW" truck the other day. It took some doing, but it was shipped from the west coast to New England and man am I psyched!!!!
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That was before it went on it's cross country trip!!! The question I have is, where can I find some A/T Tires in a 16.5" rim size???


It doesn't need tires right now, but I don't need the diggers that are on there so I'm thinking for better road manners, the A/T will be in order.


Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 09:56 AM
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There are not many available, what I got were the better Military ones here;

4 Goodyear Wrangler MT 37x12 50x16 5 Military Tires 80 4x4 Off Road | eBay
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 10:35 AM
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I think BFG still offers the all terrain in a 35x12.50.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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This is about the only other option I found;

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Swamper...goose-total-20
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 11:09 AM
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I'm buying 16" rims for my 78 F250. Much easier to find tires for those. If anyone needs 16.5 rims ...

Really, really nice truck, btw!
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 11:26 AM
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Anyone check into the cost of possibly having the 16.5" wheels ground down to 16"?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 11:43 AM
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I don't think you can do that. The bead is altogether different not sure how that would work.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 12:00 PM
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I don't think you can do that. The bead is altogether different not sure how that would work.
Eh, worth a shot. Local rim repair shop told me it can be done on some aftermarket wheels, not sure what the difference would be.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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Is there a certain tire size you are looking for? Say 35x12.5 R16.5? Or maybe even bigger?
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Junior.trapper
Is there a certain tire size you are looking for? Say 35x12.5 R16.5? Or maybe even bigger?
They are 36x12.5x16.5 right now. Really don't want to go smaller and I really like the rims, so I didn't want to replace them...even tho it would be a better option in the long run.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 01:50 PM
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I'm buying 16" rims for my 78 F250. Much easier to find tires for those. If anyone needs 16.5 rims ...

Really, really nice truck, btw!

Thanks...will 16's clear the rotors and drums???
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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Thanks...will 16's clear the rotors and drums???
I sure hope so! I guess I will find out on Friday after I pick them up. They are off a 90's Ford truck.

I have dealt with the seller before and am pretty sure he will take them back if they don't fit.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 02:38 PM
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Feel free to relay the info!!! I would be interested to know for future reference.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 09:33 PM
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Good looking truck! Maker sure you share more pictures on the supercab thread. I think I will just go to 17's when I need new tires. the 16.5 options continue to disappear.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 10:03 PM
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Transforce is available in smaller sizes 31 and down. Nothing else larger in a street or at pattern that I've seen. Bfg at in 16.5 does not exist and is not available but there are rumors they make batches every year or two depending on demand.
 
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