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For the 30+ years I have owned a 3/4 ton truck, I have always had the 235/85's. Maybe it was the look of those 60-70's trucks that influenced me, but the size has worked well for me. Currently running Duratracs.
My 16x7 rims are starting to head south, with one experiencing some uncomfortable rust. It is time to replace. If it werent for the 8x170 bolt hole spec, finding something decent wouldnt be a problem. Either the stock replacements are going for $250+ (most of them used) or they are "sold out". Or worse yet, I cant get 4 all together.
Can find 16x8 all day long, but that is too wide for these skinny tires. There are few non-zero offset options, but everything seems to be >+/- 12mm. Seems like that would be too much.
Upgrading to 265 75 would get me into the 16x8 size, but I am not feeling it for that size. The 235s are great in the snow, of which I have to deal with for a good square 5 months out of the year.
Anyone have any insight or off the beaten path vendor on this wheel size?
Not sure where your located, but the 8 hole aluminum 16 x 7 rims that came on 99 - 04 xlt trucks always pop up on used truck parts web sites around my area. Not many guys want to run them anymore.
I'm totally with you, I love the look and stance of the 235/85's. I actually went a step further and put a couple old school 16x7 bias-ply mud and snow on the rear. Those are some gnarly look dudes and I haven't had to use 4x4 since They just grab onto something and go.
I did a quick search for ya a turned these wheels up. Know nothing about the vendor so no recommendation.
Look for a set for/from a E250 or E350. They still have the 6.5 bolt pattern.
Another option ...Rims for a 8 lug trailer will fit...see your local trailer parts dealer for the rims.
I put a set of 4 alloy wheels and tires from a newer E350 ford on my 8 lug gooseneck.
(The look blends beautifully to my truck.)
I run 255/85R16’s on my dually. Currently Cooper ST MAXX.
These would give you the extra width you want for a slightly wider wheel without sacrificing height like a 265/75/16 would.
I would consider a 17” or 20” wheel if going aftermarket. MANY more choices in tire size and manufacturer since that’s what all newer trucks come with. You can find new take-off tires (highway tread) for a fraction of new tire prices. It’s common for guys to upgrade tires to AT or MT on the way home from the dealership.
I run 255/85R16’s on my dually. Currently Cooper ST MAXX.
These would give you the extra width you want for a slightly wider wheel without sacrificing height like a 265/75/16 would.
I would consider a 17” or 20” wheel if going aftermarket. MANY more choices in tire size and manufacturer since that’s what all newer trucks come with. You can find new take-off tires (highway tread) for a fraction of new tire prices. It’s common for guys to upgrade tires to AT or MT on the way home from the dealership.
Just be aware of the offset, i have a set of 18" need a 2' spacer
Funny how things work out. I was able to score 4 brand new stock rims. I had called around to all the tire shops within 100 miles (nearest Wally world to me is 60 miles) and no luck. At one of the places, the guy I was talking to made some notes I guess. Someone else at the shop saw the paper, knew someone who had some, and viola! Within 24 hours, I was hooked up. Of course I bought my 235/85s from them also (yeah I could have found them online for less). Feels good to keep the business local.
Now all I have to do is prep/clean, 5 coats of black rattle can, 5 coats of rattle can clear coat the wheels and I will be styling...at least as much as one can with stock rims anyway.
[QUOTE=SkySkiJason;20068229]I run 255/85R16’s on my dually. Currently Cooper ST MAXX.
Holy pumpkins Batman!
My second choice on tires would have been the STMaxx. Coopers are popular up here.
I thought for sure I was going to have to go the 17" route. It is true that there are more aesthetic options, but if I wanted to keep my 235/85 equivalent, the selection of 17x7 rims is pretty thin.
I wondered about dually rims, but figured the offsets wouldnt work out.
I'm totally with you, I love the look and stance of the 235/85's. I actually went a step further and put a couple old school 16x7 bias-ply mud and snow on the rear. Those are some gnarly look dudes and I haven't had to use 4x4 since They just grab onto something and go.
Thanks for the link. Unfortunately the are sold out, which was the case for many of the places I checked out
I have thought about bias ply. My only concern is that sometimes my truck will sit at the airport for 4-6 weeks. If in the winter, they would get some flat spots, which would be hard on them when it is 25 below zero, until they sorted themselves out after awhile. Otherwise, a 235/85 in bias ply is the classic old school truck look.
I always get extra rims at junk yard, $20 for steel, $40 for alum.
When I got this rig 7+ yrs ago, it came with those Lariat aluminum rims with 285/75s I think. Since I wanted a narrower tire, that rim was out. But more than that, the aluminium rim just didn't wear well. One had a bite taken out of one of the lobes and all of them had a pretty good rash going on. They generally didn't look good. I guess that has skewed my thinking on aluminum for a rig that gets banged around from time to time.
A few years back I needed a rim while on the road and used www.car-part.com to find one locally at a salvage yard.
That was one link I hadn't stumbled across. And it appears that their selection was in stock (altho it could be you don't find out they are out until you enter in all your ordering info).
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