In a couple weeks I am getting a 1964 ford f350 with 7.00x17 tires/rims. I priced out tires here in canada and it will cost over $2500. Only one place in town will change tires on split rims and they charge min $50 per rim. So at least another $200. Other problem is tires are not available until March. Not to mention the rating is 1/2 the millage of radials.
I am considering swapping rims to accommodate a 235/80/17 are there any 6 lug rims that will bolt on? Are there any other option other then spending 2700 every few years. Maybe different rims with spacers. I have spoken to a guy who is getting me a price on custom rims that look like originals. However he figures 200-300 per rim. I really want to keep it looking close to time period. It has the original 9 foot box that I plan to restore.
I spoke to a truck shop who said the could put 235/80/17 with heavy duty tubes in them, this idea gets mixed reviews.
Any info will be appreciated as I have no experience with this type of rim.
Welcome to FordTough! International used the same bolt pattern. Two options I see spend the money on non-lock-ring rims so modern tires and tire shops can be utilized or change the hubs to 8 bolt pattern, 6.5 inch bolt circle. Then you have a wide variety of tire options.
I called every junk yard in a 200 km radius no rims out there. I have little interest In changing hubs.
Is there any reason I cant put 235/80/17 on the slit rims until I can find a better solution. I have been told by the tire shop yes they can but I dont want to be out tires if they dont work
is there any reason I can't put radials with tube on the split rims until I find new rims or have them rebuilt. I might have found a guy who might be able to build them locally but I don't know all the specs.
anyone know the offset and back spacing on the firestone rh 5
I worked at an auto wreckers one summer
a couple of months before I started a guy in the tire shop had a little accident with a split rim on the tire machine
- 2 - 3 months later the blood stain , a BIG one was still on the ceiling above the tire machine
we referred to it as "bruce's" face..as there was quite a bit of it up there..
that said here's some discussion on the topic of new tires on your old rims
hope it helps
Every one I've spoken to at the yard says they just use a radial and tube, or swap rear ends or hubs to get a more common wheel, any ideas what bolts up .
At first thought, anything up to 1997. More in depth research would need to be done for a hub swap. Do you know which rear axle you have and what type of front axle you have?
Hey, thanks for the insights. I'm in search of new wheels at 4wheelonline to replace my current stock. Though I haven't figure out if will stick with the tires currently installed or have it change altogether with the rims.
My thanks ahead of time for any answers. I'm replacing the rear drum brakes and cylinders and I remember hearing somewhere that if you ever remove or need to replace the cylinder and the vehicle has ABS, it must be taken to a shop to have them bleed the air out due to a special system that the ABS includes. I have a Haynes manual that says the same. But other videos and guides don't mention this, just that brakes need to be bled out of course. Do I need to take it in or am I free to do it all at home?
My thanks ahead of time for any answers. I'm replacing the rear drum brakes and cylinders and I remember hearing somewhere that if you ever remove or need to replace the cylinder and the vehicle has ABS, it must be taken to a shop to have them bleed the air out due to a special system that the ABS includes. the vehicle treats I have a Haynes manual that says the same. But other videos and guides don't mention this, just that brakes need to be bled out of course. Do I need to take it in or am I free to do it all at home?
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