I bought some used 16 inch 8x6.5 pro comp mags. They have 4 1/2 inch back spacing and hit the tie rod ends. I measured the backspace on the 16 inch split rims on the truck and they have a 3 1/2 inch back space. Lugs are 1/2 and bolt pattern 8x6.5. I want to make the wheels work. Is there a set of wheel spacers I can get that will work?
Really need some help finding the right wheel spacers.
Help greatly appreciated.
Wheel Spacers to run Mags on 69 Ford F250 4x4
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Re: Wheel Spacers to run Mags on 69 Ford F250 4x4
YOU MIGHT NOT FIND ANYONE WHO WILL RESPOND TO THIS, SO I WILL...=ssteph1984
I bought some used 16 inch 8x6.5 pro comp mags. They have 4 1/2 inch back spacing and hit the tie rod ends. I measured the backspace on the 16 inch split rims on the truck and they have a 3 1/2 inch back space. Lugs are 1/2 and bolt pattern 8x6.5. I want to make the wheels work. Is there a set of wheel spacers I can get that will work?
Really need some help finding the right wheel spacers.
Help greatly appreciated.
You're already dealing with what us older guys have always been known to be called "widowmakers" (split rims are just they've maimed and killed many guys over the years-get rid of them 1st chance you get).
AND YOU WANT TO ADD TO THAT A WHEEL SPACER THAT'LL THROWN THOSE ALREADY PROBABLY OUT OF BALANCE WHEELS EVEN FURTHER OUT OF BALANCE?
That out of balance scenario will snap wheel lugs like they are 10/24" screws my friend!
I pray you don't live anywhere in Florida as i never want to be following behind that truck!
Look at Coker Tire and wheel in my old hometown and if you have to buy one rim at a time!
https://www.cokertire.com/
Jeff
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SOLD-71 F-350 dually flatbed, 302 / .030 over V-8 with a "baby"C-6, B & M truckshifter, Dana70/4.11 ratio, intermittent wipers, tilt steering, full LED lighting on the flat bed, and no stereo yet (this way I can hear the rattles to diagnose)! SOLD!
Many Ford bumps / one 76' EB / and several dents through the years.
A lot of "oddball" Ford parts collected from working on them for 34 years now!
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Re: Wheel Spacers to run Mags on 69 Ford F250 4x4
Thank u much for the information
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Re: Wheel Spacers to run Mags on 69 Ford F250 4x4
I think he wants the spacers for the new wheels , He just measured the split rims back space for reference.
You might be able to get spacers at a good tire store .
I used some 1/4 inch spacers before without issue but if you need a inch that can put a lot of stress on the lugs.
Especially on the front when turning.
You might be able to get spacers at a good tire store .
I used some 1/4 inch spacers before without issue but if you need a inch that can put a lot of stress on the lugs.
Especially on the front when turning.
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Re: Wheel Spacers to run Mags on 69 Ford F250 4x4
I ended up buying 1 1/2 spacers for front and rear. Running 265 75 16 tires. Hoping this isn't going to put too much strain on the kingpins.