When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
If you go to my build link you will see some more pictures just havent got bed done yet and I did not use a 10" on the front,,also the center cap in picture is wrong and they do not come with them, I had to order separately
I have been looking at those as well, and I plan to go with the 17's if I do. If you have a 2WD, you may have less clearance issues, but on my 4x4, the set of older 15x7 slot mags that I have just barely clear the calipers. Like they are so tight clearance that the calipers rub on the balancing tape. No telling if the US Mags are made with thicker cross section where they would run into caliper interference or not. If you do try the 15", do a test fit before mounting tires. Once you mount the tires, most places will not accept them for return or exchange.
May want to look at the 17's before you commit. They look good but seemed a little off, symmetrically. The ones I saw had the same exact size on the center portion but the rim itself was much larger. Looked more like the old Ansen rims with the small diameter slots. Not horrible but, I would look first.
I have been looking at those as well, and I plan to go with the 17's if I do. If you have a 2WD, you may have less clearance issues, but on my 4x4, the set of older 15x7 slot mags that I have just barely clear the calipers. Like they are so tight clearance that the calipers rub on the balancing tape. No telling if the US Mags are made with thicker cross section where they would run into caliper interference or not. If you do try the 15", do a test fit before mounting tires. Once you mount the tires, most places will not accept them for return or exchange.
I used the 15 x 8 on front and no issues of clearance with calipers on a 79 f100 , but you should check all your options as once you buy its hard to return
Depends on a few things. Are you willing to give up the squishier ride of 15s taller sidewall? Or can you live a more performance oriented tire that'll ride a little stiffer? There was a noticeable difference, in both ride and handling, each time when I went from 16s to 17s, with both regular and then low profile tires, then up to 19s on my crown vic and I have rear air ride. I'm pretty sure your truck is lighter, and has conventional springs, so you'll feel the increase in stiffness more. The 19s are like being on rails, but ride a little rough. I think I liked the 17s with the regular profile tire best, seemed to be the best ride and was still predictable in the corners. If you're not running a low profile tire, it won't be nearly as much as an issue. Do you want over the counter availability? 17s are the most common tire size right now and always available. Taller, or LT rated, 15s aren't. I need a set of 235/75/15s for another truck, which used to be a very common size, and not one tire shop has a set, they need to be ordered. I've seen 17s recommended as the best compromise between ride and performance by a few different hot rod TV shows and magazines, so that's what I go for.
If you go to my build link you will see some more pictures just havent got bed done yet and I did not use a 10" on the front,,also the center cap in picture is wrong and they do not come with them, I had to order separately
