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Old Mar 27, 2021 | 08:42 PM
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Looking to replace the bent and rusted 15" stock wheels on my 66 F100. Honestly, I don't think they're even all the same. My truck has disc in the front from a conversion kit, a 79 rear end which is 3" wider, and DJM drop suspension front and rear (~3.5")

I'm checking out the us wheels 51 and 66 series. Anyone have experience with either of these? Can I run a 15x8 with 4" backspacing, or should I use a 15x7? What was the stock size? I saw a truck using a 20" version of these and it looked really great but $$$$
 
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Old Mar 27, 2021 | 10:14 PM
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In '66 you might have had a 15x5.5 or a 15x6.

Depending on what tire you want to run, either the 7" or the 8" would work as long as you like the look.

Even a 16x7 if you can get the right hubcap might work.

 
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Old Mar 28, 2021 | 11:21 PM
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Maybe you can show us with some pics to get a better idea of what you have. Front and rear
 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 03:59 PM
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A larger diameter wheel might be cheaper in the long run. A few years ago , 17" and 18" rims is where you would find the best value for tires. It might still be the same. Basically, whatever new vehicles use will have the cheapest tires. This won't matter too much if it is for show or nice weather and weekends but if it's a daily driver, then it might be a good way to go.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 05:33 PM
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Here are some pictures of what my wheels look like. Running shaved wranglers 235/75 R15 from the PO

You're right on the sizes. It's getting harder to find good 15" tires. 14" is all garbage pretty much now.



 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 05:35 PM
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And here's what I saw on a 53 chevy that made me think about 20" rims (maybe 22" couldn't read the size)


 
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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 07:07 PM
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I have 15 x 7 inch rims on mine. Off a 1978 Bronco. I never checked the backspace but I would guess it's about 4".

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Old Mar 29, 2021 | 11:11 PM
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My advise is try to get a tire with some sidewall. Skinny sidewall = rougher ride. I have had a lot of people complain on this.
 
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I went from 27-28" diameter tires on 15" rims to 25-26" diameter tires on 17" rims and did not notice any meaningful difference in the ride.
 
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