Help with tire conversion. 8.75R 16.5LT to radial.

[cj68f250]

Having trouble finding tires for the old girl. Am I going to need to buy new rims or is there a radial for this rim size?

[jamesdfo]

Google is your friend:)

But a few calls to local shops who deal more in commercial vehicles may turn up something without having to pay any freight??

But in the long haul, it may be easier to just find some 16" 8 bolt wheels, as at least with 16" rubber, you won't be stuck in Resume Speed, OH, waiting for a replacement to be delivered;)

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSear ... meter=16.5

https://simpletire.com/firestone-8.75-r ... 9803-tires

the 2 below are not indicated as "LT"

https://www.amazon.com/Firestone-Transf ... CC16G3H8Y5

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Firestone-Tr ... 0/17790919

[el_chupacabruh]

There honestly isn't much left out there for the 16.5 sized rim. Most manufacturer's have ceased producing tires for this sized rim as it is pretty outdated. I recently went through this and ultimately ordered a set of 16x10 inch wheels off summit. Pretty happy with them frankly and lots of tires out there for 16 inch wheels. Note the offset, bolt pattern and backspacing. Took a while to find a proper fitting wheel-set.

[cj68f250]

Thank you for the leg work. Yes. I am finding this a bit interesting that this isn’t easier but your research helps. I will keep everyone posted

[jimilivz]

Put a new set of Firestone TransForce HT 10 ply radials on my 68 F250 CS about a year ago. Size 9.50 16.5. Great tie so far. Got them at tirerack.com. They run about $170 each.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSear ... iameter=17