[TOMF250]

I need new tires 235/85R/16. I am going to try and find some takeoffs at a dealer or rim shop. Does anyone know which other rims with tires will fit? (ie what other model/year trucks/vans) I am also looking at the Michelin XPS rib but they ar very expensive and I am not sure that I am going to keep the truck long enough to justify the over 200.00 price. Also anybody bought takeoffs before and what do they usually cost?

 

[CowKiller]

what modle truck is it. if it has the d60 or d61 rear, only ford will work. some aftermarket as long as the center hub hole is i belive 4 inches. if u have a sterling rear, all 8 lug rims will work CEPT for newer fords(98 and newer i belive)

 

[TOMF250]

It's an 1985 F250 6.9L I bought it new.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

You're going to be hard pressed to find that size in takeoffs, it is not used in any new OEM truck application that I know of. The common size now is 265/75R16. The 265's are really too wide for your stock 6" rims.

The only takeoff rims that will fit your truck correctly are E250 / E350 wheels. F-series are metric and hub piloted.

 

[2beeone]

My Michelins all delaminated, age not miles, I went to Big O tires and put the same tires you need for $106 plus extras per tire. They are called " Pathfinder". I thought they were Korean but say made in USA on the sidewall. I drive with 2000lbs on truck all the time and they work the same as the Michelins.
Don

 

[TOMF250]

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You're going to be hard pressed to find that size in takeoffs, it is not used in any new OEM truck application that I know of. The common size now is 265/75R16. The 265's are really too wide for your stock 6" rims.

The only takeoff rims that will fit your truck correctly are E250 / E350 wheels. F-series are metric and hub piloted.

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First,thanks for all the info. Will any year Ford E250/350 fit my truck?