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Hello all, I have been trying to research wheels and tires on this site and I would like to know what kind of wheels do i have? What size of tires can I use? The front size is 8.25x20 & the rear size is 9rx22.5 the rear size seems to be a common size. Could these still be the original wheels? Thanks for the help.

Front Wheel
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Rear wheel
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Either could be original.
I'd look for two more 22.5 wheels and run modern tubeless radial 9R22.5 tires all around.
Your bolt pattern is 6 lug Budd

Ok thanks for the help Grigg.

Hy jf1947, I think your front wheels may be Firestone RH5 widow makers, please be very careful when working with or around these wheels. Do not do anything with these wheels until you totally deflate the tire, removal of the valve core is the safest way to make sure there is no pressure left in the tire while working to take these wheels apart, hope that helps.

I agee with 3B, your front tires are 8.25x20 which means they are tube type and are mounted on some sort of a split/multi piece rim. The 22.5 are all tubeless one piece rims and are the direct replacement for the 20" rims.

You want to replace your front wheels and tires asap with 9.00x22.5 tires which is the same size as your 8.25x20.

Mike B

Thanks guys for the info. I am going to put the front end on Jack stands & deflate the front tires just to be safe. I'm planning on ordering a set of the accuride 28157 along with new tires.

Do you have six lug or ten lug wheels?

Let us know if they are still available new, and cost...good info to know.

Txpete, I have the six lug front & back. I will be sure to let everyone know what I find out from wheels now.

Do you have six lug or ten lug wheels?

Are they budd style wheels. ?

his pictures show 6 hole Budd wheels.

Txpete sorry for the no response I thought I replied, yes they are six lug. I heard back from wheelsnow and they do have the accuride 28157 in Stock for $225 a wheel. Yes its expensive but it solves my problem. Tried locating a used set but no luck.

Sounds about right for a brand new wheel.
Consider a used wheel might cost $10-20 for tire removal and disposal. Then another $75-120 for blasting and powder coating. On top of purchase price which might be $50 plus or minus.

I bought six nice modern one piece rims today from a guy in Houston tx who runs salvage parts business. The only new ones I found to replace my widow maker 20 by 8.5 center split rims RH5s ( extremely dangerous ,,,please don't even put air in or out of those ). We're 240.00 from a company called wheel snowing.com The guy I bought from runs his dad's old 60 yr old salvage parts business. He says he may have a source for more of them. They came off fed ex van truck . If you want his contact info he said I could share it. Or search for ...Art's Auto Parts Houston Tx on McCarty St. Pete

So, what size are your new wheels, 19.5 or 22.5 ???

Mike B

Also consider the width of the new wheels relative to the tires you want to run.
6" wide works well with 9R22.5 tire
7.5" wide could still work fine or might not fit as well on the vehicle.

The new wheels would be 22.5 x 6.75 the salesman said a 9x22.5 tire would be a good fit. As far as the rear, it already has solid wheels with old 9r22.5. I would like to go with a little taller tire in back to compensate for the gears. How does that sound? Thanks for everyone's advice

Txpete I sent you a pm

Just check width of your rear rims and compare to recommended width for the larger tire you want.