Wheel size??

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Wheel size??

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Can anyone out there tell me what size wheels I need for my 1971 F100??

I know they are 15''. But I don't know the Offset, Backspace or if I need 5x4.5 or what?? Please Help.... :?
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Did you by chance look through the main page. I would imagine Keith has it there somewhere.
I will look and see if I can see it. Also try the search option. I have seen a bunch of threads
on this subject.
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The stock dog dish steelies on my '69 F100 are 15X6 with a 3.5" backspacing. I believe the dog dish steelies stayed the same all the way through the '70's and 80's models. I know the early '90's dog dish steelies started to have the little oval holes around the perimeter. Not sure if those were 15" or 16". I think they were 15". Off the top of my head, I think the lug pattern on the F100/F150 is 5 on 5", but I could be wrong. :thup:
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The 1/2 ton bolt pattern for our trucks is 5 on 5.5". As far as backspacing and all that I am not sure.

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So if I go looking for Aftermarket Rims I should be looking for a 5x5.5 bolt pattern for my 71'??
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yes 5x5.5 is the correct bolt circle. :thup:
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Thanks for the help guys......
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