I was wondering the same thing!! We think alike

 

Simply welding the RH-5 rims together does not allow for the geometries for said tire to be installed. Manufactured one piece rims have different bead seats and drop centers the RH-5 do not.

See here:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20743914

Many (great and not so great) minds over the decades have thought about various tricks or hacks, and so far, it all boils down to replacement rims one way or another, either scavenged or new.

 

Yeah, you should check out the thread where we talk about modifying 22.5 semi rims to work on our trucks.

It was the Replacement for widowmakers thread.

 

do you have a link?????

 

Same thread already shared. In summary, one cuts the centers out of the RH-5 rims and professionally welds them in to 22.5-6 or so empty rim. It takes precision machine tools to align the centers and square them up in all planes.

 

Replacement for Widowmakers?

 

Thank you sir

 

The RH-5 actually does have a semi drop vs the common base flat style. Once welded together , it seems a tire machine could force the 20" tire over it with the help of the drop in center, which solid wheels also have.

 

@tripleframe , there is more to it as Stu shared:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post20743932

 

As in the thread I shared earlier the 2 most promising options are putting the Widowmaker centers into a 22.5 semi rim or a 20 or 22.5 Dayton rim shell.

 

I've done it...should be able to find my pics in a thread somewhere. Built 4 so far but thinking about finding 19.5's for the fronts for more clearance and a little better stance.

 

yeah i have thought about that too but i like my truck level as it looks meaner in my eyes.