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Old Mar 1, 2022 | 08:18 AM
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Wheel and tire question

Hello all,First time posting been on here a little bit.

I have the 16.5x6.75 Wheels on my Camper special,I’m trying to locate some wider steel wheels and that will Accommodate stock center cap that’s real important.Looking to get a more Beefed up look on the tires,ones I have now are just too skinny for my likings,Have the 8.75x16.5 Transforce on them now.I do have F350 Dual piston calipers up front as I found that out when I replaced the old ones,so not sure a 16inch rim will work on that,Hard to find a 17inch steel wheel with all the specs for this truck and that will take the original center cap. Thanks I look forward to some feedback.
 
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You can find original 16x7 wheels from 80's-early 90's Ford pickups and vans but be sure you get the older ones with the hub cap nubs. or several outfits make reproduction steel wheels in whatever width you want. Summit or Coker carry them.

With a 16x7 you can run as wide as a 285/ 75-16 tire. this is a picture of a stock 16x7 and a 285.



 
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I sure do appreciate that info,Gnna get some new Variable rate Moog springs I’m sure them originals are wore out by now. Thanks
 
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