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84 400 · 04-12-2021, 09:47 PM

Not looking to run 16x6.5’s or 16x6

Looking to run the FORD econoline E250/350wheels which i understand are wider.. I am asking if anyone has run them and if they are wider.

I do not want to keep my 16.5’s because tires are getting hard to find and the beadlocks are heavy and don’t balance well. I regularly drive this truck from Boston to NYC which is part of the reason for the switch. I also would be willing to remove the 1 inch body lift.

I know wheel vintiques make the wider 8 lug steelies but wanted to see if the FORD wheels could work...

Here is the look i am after:

04-12-2021, 09:47 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Hub caps on steelie wheels for 8 lug axles. Wheel and tire question Not looking to run 16x6.5’s or 16x6 Looking to run the FORD econoline E250/350wheels which i understand are wider.. I am asking if anyone has run them and if they are wider. I do not want to keep my 16.5’s because tires are getting hard to find and the beadlocks are heavy and don’t balance well. I regularly drive this truck from Boston to NYC which is part of the reason for the switch. I also would be willing to remove the 1 inch body lift. I know wheel vintiques make the wider 8 lug steelies but wanted to see if the FORD wheels could work... Here is the look i am after: Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out