Anybody know a good source for factory style 16" steel rims that accept a period correct innie style hub cap? bolt pattern is 8x6.5
My truck currently has 17" tube type rims, would like to get rid of the tube type and go with non tubes.

Have checked Coker Tire, but the rims are 8" wide...AND do not accept the right hub caps.

I sourced that from 1985-1991 (correct me if I'm wrong) the rims used on E-350 vans are 16" x 6" - 8 x 6.5 bolt pattern. They fit my '64 and would be suitable for a 235/85R16 tire. BUT do not accept the right style hub caps. I think they are OD 11 7/8" style hub caps? When I bought my truck it came with 2 hub caps for the fronts (Rear is a Dana 60) I would like to use them but am replacing the 17"s. I'd like to stay narrow as I plan on driving without power steering. I'm only 22 and enjoy the old school feel compared to our self driving, comfort feel, beep at you anytime you have fun type vehicles we have today...

My other option is use my parts truck rear 9" diff and front hubs to have the 5 bolt pattern and use a 15" reproduction rim. Although I'd like that to be my last option.

Anything helps, thanks!

 

I know of one guy that deals in the old rims and he seems to have at least 4 or 5 right now. Last I knew he was charging $175 a wheel plus shipping so they are not cheap. I drove over to his place and picked up 12 wheels at once back when he was asking somewhat less.

4 here.
AKH Vintage Wheels - Ellensburg Washington

1 here.
AKH Vintage Wheels - Ellensburg Washington

Chad

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The wheels you are looking for are Ford 7RD 1015A / K-H 31282 / K-H 43552 / NWRA X-40099. Used from 1948 to 1967 per my wheel references, but Bill might have a Ford reference that pin points the end date better. The K-H number changed in the late 1950s I’m sure to reflect the introduction of tubeless tires. The NWRA and Ford numbers remained unchanged. Same innie cap mounting, same 16” x 6” size.

The below thread from a week or so ago discussed a couple of these for sale on eBay for a lot of money. But another member posted that he has a set he might sell if you want to contact him. Stu

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-on-ebay.html

 

B9TZ-1015-A (replaced 7RD-1015-A & B) .. 16" 'innie' Wheel / Obsolete

1948/56 F2; 1957/68 F250.

Some 1967/68 F250's have "outie" wheels as do all 1969/74 E300's; 1969/96 F250's; 1967/97 F350's; 1975/2014 E250/350; 1997 F250 H/D's.

 

Looks like the ones on eBay actually sold for about $84 each including shipping which is a great price I think. They appear to not be pitted which is a bonus, too.

Chad

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The problem is, the OP lives in Ontario CA (Canada). If he lived in Ontario CA (California), I could recommend a source here in LA LA Land.

 

Thanks for the numbers guys, I've seen the AKH website but like NumberDummy said I'm from Canada and the cost of shipping would be horrendous. Will utilize these numbers to source some rims, Thanks!
Tyler

 

bought the 3/4 ton 8 hole rims for econoline off ebay =New 16x7 Inch 4 Slot 8 Lug (92-97) Ford F250 (92-97) F350 Steel Gray Wheel Rim $285.00 for four.They have a great offset (looks stock to me) P ut them on my 63' f250 4x4 and they look great! free ship

 

There are other period factory correct optional solid wheels to keep in mind besides the 16", also look at the 17.5 and the 19.5. Your F 250 already has the larger diameter front fenders required for these wheels. IMO, the 19.5" would be ideal. However, its 2017, there getting hard to find locally cheap. These wheels were once a common site on older bread trucks, not as common on pickups. To expand the search, remember period Dodge 3/4 tons used the same wheels as Ford 3/4 tons. I would try to keep your 8 lug an 8 lug, there already plenty of 5 luggers out there.

 

This truck came stock with 16" split rims(which came with the truck). the rims I bought gave me the exact look I was going for. Good luck with those 19 1/2's though!

 

If you watch eBay, or any online seller for that matter, they regularly refer to the 17.5” and 19.5” wheels as “high clearance” optional wheels. But that is actually incorrect. The optional tubeless truck wheels are similar in size to 16” and 17” wheels respectively. The 8-17.5” / 8R17.5” tires are about 32” in diameter similar to a 7.50-16” / 235/85R16”, and the 8R19.5” is 33.5” to 34” tall, same as a 7.50-17”. A 225/70R19.5” tire is slightly shorter at about 32.5”. These tubeless 1/2” sized tires have shorter sidewalks which compensate for the greater rim diameters of the 17.5” and 19.5” rims. Stu

 

That's true, in the larger tubeless sizes, its more rim, less rubber. Maybe in the future will see a new 19.5" tire with more rubber. I still prefer the tall and narrow 8-19.5". Here's some on an ice cream truck.https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto...388318382.html I am sure these types of vehicles are just sitting out in old wrecking yards and the owner doesn't have a clue they are solid wheels for tubeless tires.

 

Look for the same thing for my son's 66 f250. The hubcaps were easier to find than the correct wheels. If anyone has a source in Sol Cal for the wheels, please let me know. I also have some spare parts if someone local wants to trade.

 

There may be some at SoCal Truck Wrecking - 8229 S. Alameda Street - Los Angeles - 323-587-3144 ask for Marty.

Marty will probably want to see a sample and SoCal is closed on weekends.

 

Thanks Number Dummy. It would be nice to replace the "wagon wheels" we have on the truck right now.