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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Wheel size?

My 73 F250 has a closed knuckle Dana 60. The factory rims are 16.5 inch. Was wondering if 16 X 8 aluminum wheels have enough clearance to fit onto this axle?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Yes a 16x8 aluminum rim should bolt on, the problem I have seen is on some model of 16 x 8 inch rims is the center hole in the center of rim sometimes is too small. Also some 16x8 inch rims are made with a larger lug nut holes.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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My old '75 F250 had the same front axle. The original wheels were the 16.5 split rims. I got rid of those right away. With drums on four corners I was able to run 15 x 8 steel spoke rims with no problems.
 
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