wheel size?
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wheel size?
I have a 73 F100 2wd and have found a set of wheels that are 5*5.5 bolt and are 15" x 8.5: with back spacing of 3.75". Will these work on the truck or stick out to far?This is a Home Depot/Lowes/dump/crap hauler so it isn't a show truck. But i do want it to look ok. What size tire would you run on the above wheel?Mike
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From: Honkytonkville
you should be ok with those wheels, being that they are only 8.5 wide. go for a 29 or 30 inch tall tire. Looks good even on 2wd trucks, and 31s are a hair too big, at least on my 76 2wd they were.
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From: New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Wheels should be fine but a little wide, stock was aroound 6 inches +/-. they came with 235/75/15's but that tire would be to narrow for 8.5's. I run 8.5's and use a 275/60/15 and they look great. JMO
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From: Northern Colorado
Just my opinion, but on a 2wd, I like the stance of 8.5" with the 275/60-15 rubber - and you'll be very near the stock diameter (within 7/8") so speedo will be close and power will feel the same. 255/70-15 would also work well on the 8.5" and give you a little more diam (~29"). I guess it all depends on the look you want - street or off-road. If off-road, go with the 10.50/31 or 9.50/30.
