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Jul 18, 2008 | 08:13 PM

RedZombie

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F3 Rims

I've been on the look out for 16'' rims for my F3 since I don't want the Widow makers. I got a contact about two hours from me, that has 16.5 '' Ford 8 lug rims. He says they are one piece and tubless. I'm not concerned about hub cabs, I just want a steel rim similar in appearance to the original ones. Are 16.5'' rims hard/ expensive to get tires for....obviously not from Walmart. Is anyone familiar with a rim that would sorta match the discription. I don't wanna drive 2 hrs and find out he is selling crap.

Jul 18, 2008 | 09:32 PM

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What year is your F-3.
The 51 and later ones are easier to find wheels to fit.
The earlier ones are a challenge.
Go with 16's instead of the 16.5's if the wheels will fit.

Richard

Jul 19, 2008 | 12:49 AM

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I'm changing out the rear axel to a newer F250 axel, so fitting the 16's over the rear drums won't be a problem. It a 49 anyways.

Jul 19, 2008 | 01:06 AM

truckdog62563

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If you're changing the rear axle anyway, I'd suggest going with 16" instead of the 16.5"s. Much easier to find tires for, and cheaper. Any Ford or Dodge 8 lug x 6.5" circle wheel will fit your front, and these rims are plentiful since they were used up though the 97 model year on F-250/350s. Since your truck is a 49, the 16's might not fit your stock Timken rear since you've got the early 14" rear drums. These were used from 48 to early 51 on F-3s. F-2s used 12" during the whole Bonus Built era 48-52, and F-3s switched to 12" in late 51.