Tire size on 1973 F100
When I bought my '73 F100 (2WD) a couple years ago it came with 225/75R15 tires. I am in need of new tires. Should not have any issues with replacing the old 225 with 235/75R15, correct ??? Or should I consider a different size than the 235/75R15?
I believe I have the original rims and do not (cant afford) want to replace the rims. Thanks |
Well, Walmart has the original Goodyear Wranglers only in the 235 size for something like $74 each. There are dozens of tires available in that size.
I like a larger tire and I'm running 265/70/16 with no rubbing. I'm sure a 30/9.50 R15 would work, or a 31/10.50 R15 |
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When I purchased my 74 f100 sb 2wd I had to get tires for it to get it home safe as the tires on it had cracked side walls so i drove it to the nearest wall mart and had to get 31 10.50 r15 Wrangle off road tires they fit on the Western mag 8x18 front and 10x18 rear. I plan on keeping the front about the same size just 18. and the back same but a little wider. I am i the Sacramento area if your interested in the 15 inch wheels and tires I will be replacing them in a month |
Originally Posted by Richard Kernozek
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When I bought my '73 F100 (2WD) a couple years ago it came with 225/75R15 tires. I am in need of new tires. Should not have any issues with replacing the old 225 with 235/75R15, correct ??? Or should I consider a different size than the 235/75R15?
I believe I have the original rims and do not (cant afford) want to replace the rims. Thanks |
a 235 will be just fine. it's roughly 1/2" taller and wider than a 225. actual mph will be just under 1/2mph over at 20 and 1 mph over at 65. call a junkyard and see how cheap you can get a good set of either as they were the standard sizes for decades so there cheap and plentiful new and used.
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Thanks for all the insight guys. I ended up buying Goodyear Wrangler 235/75r15 from Amazon. They ended up costing about $75 a tire. I am little annoyed with Amazon & UPS because I ordered 4 tires early last week and 3 of the tires were delivered last Thursday but the 4th tire got lost in transit. Looking at my Amazon account, they are telling me to wait until 8/9/18 until they will step in to help. The UPS tracking number gives no updates. Wish I had seen DogDays comment sooner and went to Walmart.
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amazon waits way to long. however, when the date hits you will get as a refund as your request.
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Happy with my new Good Year tires. It is nice to drive the truck with out expecting the old rotted rear tires to blow.https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...84c4fd9c93.jpg
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Has anyone heard that you are not supposed to use off road tires on a king pin suspension 2WD truck? An old timer who runs a shop specializing in classics told me this after examining my 74 F-100. He said something to the effect of these tires get eaten by this type of suspension, only road tires should be used...
Can anyone verify this or recommend a road/highway type of tire? |
I have not heard that. I guess the Good Year Wrangle has an aggressive tread (off road-ish) .... I will have to keep an eye on how they wear.
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I have 235_75_15 on my 74 f 100: plenty of room!
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Originally Posted by jackietreehorn
(Post 18137509)
Has anyone heard that you are not supposed to use off road tires on a king pin suspension 2WD truck? An old timer who runs a shop specializing in classics told me this after examining my 74 F-100. He said something to the effect of these tires get eaten by this type of suspension, only road tires should be used...
Can anyone verify this or recommend a road/highway type of tire? |
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