Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

wheels and tires

Old May 27, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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hey guys im looking to buy a set of new wheels and get rid of my 16.5's. im not really good at the whole offset an all that. i have a 35/12.50 on there now with the 16.5x10 wheel. im looking to buy either a 16x12 of a 17x10. does anybody have a good way to figure out the offset i need to fit a 35 on these an not rub. the ones i ahve on there now dnt rub. or a way so i can measure what i have now?. thanks alot guys
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Unless you're going to run a 15.50 wide tire, you should be fine with a 16X10. I believe that mine are on a 4.25 backspace, but I never measured them. The metric conversion for that 35/12.50/16.5 is a 315/75R16, or 315/70R17. They mount great on a 10 wheel.
 
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