16.5 inch wheels
02-02-2013, 11:33 PM
#1
16.5 inch wheels
where do i find 16.5 inch wheels for my 2001 f150 crew . i'm from around a military base and almost new 37 in tires are $250 -$350 a set - endless supply too-.seems like a great way to save money on tires. If I can find a set of wheels - what are the drawbacks of running these tires.I know lift and gears are needed .
02-03-2013, 12:25 AM
#3
2012 member
Hey bud, just recently did this to my 99 F150. And by recently i mean last week. I did it by buying 37" goodyear wrangler 0z hummer pull-offs from ebay, then by scouring craigslist for 16.5 wheels x 9.75" (tried ebay for wheels but they broke my bank and it was impossible to find the right bolt pattern, 5x135mm). What i ended up doing was purchasing a set of adapters that fit some craigslist rims i found and mounting them to the truck. I mounted these tires and set the bead myself (which i wouldn't recommend unless you have a LOT of time, patience, and the right tire mounting bars). Most guys will say to avoid the 16.5 wheels because of the lack of a safety bead. Here's what I say to that.... unless you're planning on off-roading your truck and lowering the psi to under 20, then don't worry about it. They'll be fine. Heck sometimes you can find a set of 16.5 wheels that HAVE the safety bead. it just depends on how lucky you get. Yes you need a lift, yes you may need to do the gears if you plan on towing. I didn't change my stock gear ratio and i dont have any problems with power (but i don't actively tow a ton of stuff going uphill both ways either). I have a 3 inch body lift and around a 2" suspension lift and i have just the tiniest bit of rub on a fender at full lock (probably because of my wheel adapters that are 1.5", but it does make the stance look awesome). As far as how to balance these yourself? I balanced them using Dynabeads (10 oz in each tire, no shakes, no wobbles, no problems!) Hope that helps....let me know if you have any other questions.
02-03-2013, 01:10 AM
#4
Hey bud, just recently did this to my 99 F150. And by recently i mean last week. I did it by buying 37" goodyear wrangler 0z hummer pull-offs from ebay, then by scouring craigslist for 16.5 wheels x 9.75" (tried ebay for wheels but they broke my bank and it was impossible to find the right bolt pattern, 5x135mm). What i ended up doing was purchasing a set of adapters that fit some craigslist rims i found and mounting them to the truck. I mounted these tires and set the bead myself (which i wouldn't recommend unless you have a LOT of time, patience, and the right tire mounting bars). Most guys will say to avoid the 16.5 wheels because of the lack of a safety bead. Here's what I say to that.... unless you're planning on off-roading your truck and lowering the psi to under 20, then don't worry about it. They'll be fine. Heck sometimes you can find a set of 16.5 wheels that HAVE the safety bead. it just depends on how lucky you get. Yes you need a lift, yes you may need to do the gears if you plan on towing. I didn't change my stock gear ratio and i dont have any problems with power (but i don't actively tow a ton of stuff going uphill both ways either). I have a 3 inch body lift and around a 2" suspension lift and i have just the tiniest bit of rub on a fender at full lock (probably because of my wheel adapters that are 1.5", but it does make the stance look awesome). As far as how to balance these yourself? I balanced them using Dynabeads (10 oz in each tire, no shakes, no wobbles, no problems!) Hope that helps....let me know if you have any other questions.
02-03-2013, 10:44 AM
#5
2012 member
Here man. Painted the rims, which i bought white (sanded, primed black, painted semigloss black... no clearcoat yet), look good with the chrome lug nuts and aluminum adapters though.
02-03-2013, 01:23 PM
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