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Please don't beat up on me if I missed this--I did execute a number of searches to try to find this info...

What, if any are the differences between AD and TF 6 lug wheels?

I inherited from the PO three 14" rallye spoke wheels and one "original" 15" wheel with hubcap clips on my truck and would like an "orginal" set of 4.

A fellow stovebolter lives nearby and has the original set 16" wheels from his 1951. They look very close to my one original wheel (of course it is 15" and they are 16"). But all these wheels currently have tires mounted so I can't measure rim width. Other than 15 vs 16 diameter, is there any difference? Are the orginals TF wheels 4.5" or 5" rim widths? I'd like to mount 215/85R-16 radial tires on what I end up with.

One thing is for sure, the 16" wheels on my 2wd Silverado won't fit--they hit the tie-rod big time.

Thanks!

Any input is appreciated.

There were both 15" and 16" wheels in the AD era with clips. As far as the radial tires go the tire manufacturer's manual for the size you specified calls for a 5" minimum rim width. I have either 4" or 4.5" rim widths and the tire dealer did not want to install 215-85R16 radials on my rims. He was concerned about minimum width and the fact there is no safety lip on the rim.
To a lot of people on this Forum these are moot points and there are a lot of fellows who have this size tire on the narrow rim.

the TF rims are 5½" [and I've seen some 5"] and only have 3 clips, the earlier wheels are narrower and they have 6 clips - but they'll do in a pinch

the 15's were standard for minimum GVW, the optional 16's upped the GVW rating

Bill

Bill,

Thanks, that's what I wanted to know, that the AD wheels are narrower. I appreciate it.