another 16" 8-lug topic
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5th Wheeling
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another 16" 8-lug topic
I've been searching, seen the question come up in several posts, but can't quite find the answer i'm looking for.
I have a 77' Ford F250 Supercab 2wd with factory dual piston calipers up front. I am in need of new tires, but do not want to purchase another set of 16.5" tires. I would like to find a set of stock steel 16" 8-lug rims that would fit my truck so could still use my hub caps.
With all th 16" 8-lug canidates out there you'd think it would be an easy task, it's not. I've tried several rims, but they've all been the same. Not enough backspacing up front to clear the dual piston calipers and the center opening is to small for the rear axle.
Rims i've tried:
92-97 F250 16x7 steel - no fit (backspacing, center opening)
99-2004 GMC 16x 6.5 steel - no fit (backspacing, center opening)
73-78 GMC 16x5 - no fit (backspacing, center opening)(also too narrow)
So whats the magic recipe, What should I be looking for at the bone yard?
Is my only hope aftermarket wheels?
Thanks,
Herb
I have a 77' Ford F250 Supercab 2wd with factory dual piston calipers up front. I am in need of new tires, but do not want to purchase another set of 16.5" tires. I would like to find a set of stock steel 16" 8-lug rims that would fit my truck so could still use my hub caps.
With all th 16" 8-lug canidates out there you'd think it would be an easy task, it's not. I've tried several rims, but they've all been the same. Not enough backspacing up front to clear the dual piston calipers and the center opening is to small for the rear axle.
Rims i've tried:
92-97 F250 16x7 steel - no fit (backspacing, center opening)
99-2004 GMC 16x 6.5 steel - no fit (backspacing, center opening)
73-78 GMC 16x5 - no fit (backspacing, center opening)(also too narrow)
So whats the magic recipe, What should I be looking for at the bone yard?
Is my only hope aftermarket wheels?
Thanks,
Herb
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If the ones number listed can't be found you can also try the late 80's early 90's dodges. It may just be because the truck my dodge rims off came from a truck that originally came with a cummins, but the dodge ones should work.
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5th Wheeling
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Thanks for the replies and the numbers, I'll keep an eye out for the rims listed above.
I had heard the early dodge trucks used dana 60 rears as well, so I was quite confident the center opening would be large enough for the rear. However, I was unsure about the back spacing up front. Glad to see they are an option as well.
Thanks,
Herb
I had heard the early dodge trucks used dana 60 rears as well, so I was quite confident the center opening would be large enough for the rear. However, I was unsure about the back spacing up front. Glad to see they are an option as well.
Thanks,
Herb
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Thanks for the replies and the numbers, I'll keep an eye out for the rims listed above.
I had heard the early dodge trucks used dana 60 rears as well, so I was quite confident the center opening would be large enough for the rear. However, I was unsure about the back spacing up front. Glad to see they are an option as well.
Thanks,
Herb
I had heard the early dodge trucks used dana 60 rears as well, so I was quite confident the center opening would be large enough for the rear. However, I was unsure about the back spacing up front. Glad to see they are an option as well.
Thanks,
Herb
I'm pretty sure the backspacing is the same, but I can't remember for sure. I sold my set of Dodge steel wheels or I could have measured the backspacing for you.
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Where are you located? I have a set of 16s that I had on a 2wd with dual piston calipers, they are painted gray like you see on most 90s commercial trucks and vans.
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I'm in Amanda, Ohio... alittle ways from Denver.
How did you get your location to show up in the upper right hand corner. I have it listed in my user profile but it doesn't show up.
thanks once again
Herb
How did you get your location to show up in the upper right hand corner. I have it listed in my user profile but it doesn't show up.
thanks once again
Herb
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I'm running after market Alcoa wheels on my '76 F-350 with dual-piston calipers and no interference issues. If you are having a clearance issue with the 16-inch wheels you've tried, it may only be a minor one that could be resolved by some grinding on the corner(s) of the caliper. I know a couple of others who have resolved the issue this way. I'm assuming the centers don't have a problem with the hubs.
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Again thanks for the replies, I have a buddy that has a 1 ton dodge van just like riff raff mentioned, I'll make my way over to his place next week to see if they'll fit. I reguarlly stop by the pick and pull yard as well, I'll pick up a mid 80's rim like number dummy suggested to see if they'll work. I'll post back what I find.
Thanks again, you've been a big help.
Thanks again, you've been a big help.
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Yes. Try a late 1980s F250 or F350 for 8-lug 16" rims. I got a full set of 4 from our local salvage yard for $180 to replace my old 16-1/2" rims. Tires were at 60%-80% tread. Even got a spare rim with a trashed tire on it. This set was removed from an 1988 or 1989 model. Went on with no problems after I fizzed them satin black. They were a dull grey originally. I've noted from this site that 8-lugs 16" rims up to 1997 will fit the older models. F250/350 models went to metric rims in 1998. My truck is 1978 F350 2WD 140wb ( not a SCS ).
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I thought I read on here as well that the early to late(97) 16x7 8-lugs would fit, but I can assure you they don't. The center opening is too small for the rear, and the backspacing is off for the front. I wish they would work because they are 16x7 vs. the 16x6 of the mid 80's trucks. I must say, I was surprised when a pair a 16x7's from a 1995 F250 didn't fit.
Just wanted to clear that up, in case someone else stumbled across the topic in a search.
Just wanted to clear that up, in case someone else stumbled across the topic in a search.
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I thought I read on here as well that the early to late(97) 16x7 8-lugs would fit, but I can assure you they don't. The center opening is too small for the rear, and the backspacing is off for the front. I wish they would work because they are 16x7 vs. the 16x6 of the mid 80's trucks. I must say, I was surprised when a pair a 16x7's from a 1995 F250 didn't fit.
Just wanted to clear that up, in case someone else stumbled across the topic in a search.
Just wanted to clear that up, in case someone else stumbled across the topic in a search.
I ask because I've got some (stock - alcoa aluminum 16x7's) off a 97 2wd F-250 that fit my 74 crew...
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