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Hello, me and my '66 F-100 are new here. I just bought the truck and one of the things I'd like to tackle first is replacing my current wheel and tire setup. Currently it's got a configuration that is far too wide considering I have no power steering, I'm tired of scraping all that rubber on the ground just to park, lol. I'd like to find a rim (cheaper the better) that looks as close to stock as possible, a steel 15x5.5 with a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern is what I need yet I can't seem to source any! google has been little help to my surprise Does anyone know where I can find a set of 4? Preferably in white or silver steel. Thanks for bearing with me.
Andrew
If Oklahoma and Cali were closer, I'd be down to work out some form of trade for yours. Shipping would be a bear.
I bought my steelies off of Facebook marketplace for $40 with beauty rings and ford flipper caps. I had them sandblasted to get the old paint off, but have yet to put tires on them. They show up every now and then, patience is key.
I'm in Oklahoma or I'd want to work out some sort of trade for yours. Shipping would be crazy.
I found my steelies on facebook marketplace with beauty rings and Ford flipper caps for $40. I had them sandblasted, but have yet to get tires for them. They get listed every now and then. Patience is key.
Just roll them West, really really hard! No worries, thanks for the info. Not sure why I didn't think to try Facebook Marketplace, there's a set on there for $40 and I'm trying to get a hold of the seller. We'll see what comes of it.
I replaced those same "moonies" on my 66 f100 with stock wheels for the same reason. (Also replaced the 12" Grant steering wheel) a few years ago. I found whels at a local junk yard off a mid 70s f150. "Stock" steering wheel off an early 60s Falcon. Much cheaper than adding power stering. Theese trucks look beeter stock imo.
Thanks for the replies! I used instig8r63's advice and found some fine looking close (enough) to stock rims at Summit and didn't totally break the bank. Great to know I've found a forum for any future help I need.
Not to take away from the original thread, and I have no problem going back to the narrow rims and tires, however driving a manual steering truck is a technique that is very easy to master. #1 never turn the wheel until you are moving, and #2 plan your parking so you back out the same way you pull in. If you park to the left, then back out to the left.
I've got 33's on my CJ with no PS and it's easy to drive, and the CJ has a ****ty turning radius because it's a 5' wide track.
Eric
PS. forgot one thing, do not replace the steering wheel with a real nice looking 13" wheel.
No worries, thanks for the info. Not sure why I didn't think to try Facebook Marketplace, there's a set on there for $40 and I'm trying to get a hold of the seller. We'll see what comes of it.
