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Nov 20, 2006 | 04:10 PM

askopp

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Cragar rims

Just thought I would post that I just bought and received a new set of Cragar SS Five spoke chrome 16" rims. I got them brand new with the correct 5.5" bolt circle. I bought them from Coy's Wheels in Utah. He has them, I think, in 15", 16" and 17" rim sizes. I was very pleased and happy with them and their service. $500 shipped.

I have no affiliation with them. Just passing it along.

Nov 20, 2006 | 04:22 PM

daveengelson

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Welcome, Sounds like a great deal. will see if they have a web site and check them out. Purchased set of 'torq thrust' American mag for 65 F100, there are number of great choices, kinda prefer over stock. Not sure if it would be an issue with your new rims, but for info purposes, should you consider disc. brake upgrade, I found the center hub is larger on the later model spindles than the stock hubs. Had to have rims turned with the upgrade. Thought would mention.

dave

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Nov 20, 2006 | 07:20 PM

gangstakr

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Hey askopp, sounds like you got a good deal. I do not remember what mine cost but I bought mine 2years ago from a carrier for cragers here in so cal. I bought the 17" five spoke old school style with center knock offs I had them wrapped in bfgoodrich 235/45-17 eight inch in front and 285/40-17 ten inch in rear, you just can't beat the old school look. View my gallery for how nice they sit on a 64 longbed.

Nov 20, 2006 | 09:48 PM

Dustin1690

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Does sound like a good deal those crager rims look wicked awesome

Nov 21, 2006 | 09:38 AM

askopp

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You and I are more or less on the same page. I just love these old school rims. I'm a little concern about tire sizes. My rims are 16" diameter by 8" wide all around. I want to try to maintain approximately the same wheel diameter so that the stock speedometer is more or less accurate. I also like the idea of being able to rotate all four tires so that means they are all the same size. I was thinking 235/60-R16's should work. Any advice?

Nov 21, 2006 | 10:37 PM

airharley

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Tire 1 - 235/60R16 Tire 2 - 265/60R16
Section Width: 9.25 in 235 mm Section Width: 10.43 in 265 mm
Rim Diameter: 16 in 406.4 mm Rim Diameter: 16 in 406.4 mm
Rim Width Range: 6.5 - 8.5 in Rim Width Range: 7.5 - 9.5 in
Overall Diameter: 27.10 in 688.34 mm Overall Diameter: 28.51 in 724.15 mm
Sidewall Height: 5.55 in 140.97 mm Sidewall Height: 6.25 in 158.75 mm
Radius: 13.55 in 344.17 mm Radius: 14.25 in 361.95 mm
Circumference: 85.13 in 2162.3 mm Circumference: 89.56 in 2274.8 mm
Revs per Mile: 767.5 Revs per Mile: 729.

This comparrison was provided by 1010tires.com so you could see for yourself what other options are available. I have a set of 235 series tires on my truck and the have a slight balloon look to the 8 inch wide rims. You can adjust the tire diameter difference with a new speedo gear if needed. I was looking for the closest matching tire height for you. Just give the calculator a few numbers to figure out what size you would like to try.