8" or 10" Wheels
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8" or 10" Wheels
I'm getting wheels for my '02 F250 Powerstroke and plan on putting 295 or 305 tires on them. What width did most you go with I don't want it sticking out alot but at the same time still want that STANCE if you know what I mean. I like the more square look for tie and wheel combos, don't want the 295 balloned out.
Already has a leveling kit installed so clearance is not an issue. I ran 295's on the stock 7" rims.
Already has a leveling kit installed so clearance is not an issue. I ran 295's on the stock 7" rims.
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i'd do a 10" if you're running a 295 or 305 under a leveling kit. 4.5" will be your most common backspacing, but if you find something with more backspacing, that will keep them in a little further.
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Look up the tire spec for the tire you are looking at and see what rim they recommend. If you get a tire that is a 70 you may only need an 8" rim. A 65 may need a 9' or 10' rim. The tire manuf will have spec on the internet for there tire. Just do a search. Hope it helps in you question.
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I thought mine were 10s but they are just 16x8s. This should give you an idea on how far your tires will stick out. These are 315/75/16s on 16x8 with 4.5" backspacing. The edge of the treat sticks out about 3/8" from the fender. I have flares to go back on it since the rebuild but haven't gotten that done yet since it doesn't really need it. I really think 10s would be too wide for anything smaller than a 315 tire.
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I'm finding that out. HArdly anything has a different backspacing.
As far as the specs for the tires most call for 8 - 10" with 9" highlighted as far as recommendations. I just can't find any 16 x 9 wheels I can afford I can find 17 X 9 but those tire prices jump considerably.
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that's the profile I'm looking for so those are 8's?? hummm
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Yep, they measure to the inside of the bead area, so they are almost 9" on the outside of the wheel. The 315/75/16s aren't really a 12.50 tire either, the treat face is about 10.5" wide. I think if you get a 10" wheel with a 295 or 305 it will look silly.
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