Having more and more trouble finding 15 inch tires so I am considering going with a bigger rim. 16.5" to 18" is what I am thinking.
Has anyone else on here done something similar? What about factory takeoffs? They tend to be plentiful and affordable. Saw a F100 4x4 with Lincoln Navigator takeoffs but not sure what year takeoffs would fit.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!
4x4 Wheels
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Re: 4x4 Wheels
Avoid 16.5s.. it's an oddball size and there is a very limited wheel selection unless it's stock. 16.5 tires also have limited availability and you'll pay a premium for them.
15s aren't hard to find... you need to look harder. 16s are the most common with 17s close behind. Tire selection is widely carried.
Take-offs? Dodge and Jeeps also wore 5.5s but the critical issue is the hub bore size.
Refer to the following database for specific makes and models that may swap: http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods ... z2fZ0t1MLr
15s aren't hard to find... you need to look harder. 16s are the most common with 17s close behind. Tire selection is widely carried.
Take-offs? Dodge and Jeeps also wore 5.5s but the critical issue is the hub bore size.
Refer to the following database for specific makes and models that may swap: http://www.roadkillcustoms.com/hot-rods ... z2fZ0t1MLr
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Re: 4x4 Wheels
17" wheels are gaining over 16" in availability
The 1941 to 1986 Jeeps had the same center hub size and 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern as the Ford 1/2 ton Dana 44
E150 vans kept the same 5 on 5.5 pattern until they stopped being 5 hole.
The 1941 to 1986 Jeeps had the same center hub size and 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern as the Ford 1/2 ton Dana 44
E150 vans kept the same 5 on 5.5 pattern until they stopped being 5 hole.
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