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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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what wheels will fit?

I am getting new wheels for my truck and I was just wondering what wheels will fit my truck. I want to put 33's on it. No lift. It's a 79 f-250 with 8 lug wheels. I don't know if I should go with 15 or 16 inch wheels. I would prefer American Racing. Any ideas?



Just to let you know I am clueless when it comes to all of the backspacing and all that. any help on that would be greatly appreciated
 
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:52 PM
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You cant use 15" rims on a 3/4 ton. They will not clear the brakes. You need 16" or 16.5". The lug nut pattern is 8 on 6.5.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 10:55 PM
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How about the backspacing. How much would I want if any?
 
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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I dont know alot about back spacing. Usually if you go to a wheel and tire store, what they have is what fits. You shouldnt need to worry about custom backspacing or anything like that. But im sure someone else will be able to help ya more on that.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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thanks. I figured it would come down to taking the truck to a shop. I am just stuck 900 miles away from my truck until may. Then I have all summer to do what I want. I'll be taking it in to find out when I get home.
 
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