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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9 | I found some 16 x 6, 8 lug rims from a 1991 Fxxx Van. 8x6.5 bolt pattern. I am not able to measure the backspace. Anyone know if these will fit on a 1949 3/4 ton or where I can find the specs on these rims? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 115 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 115 | According to the books the Ford rim should have 1/2" of offset which is similar to your stock 17" which the book shows to have .4375" of offset. Your stock wheel has a 4.625" center bore where to Ford rim will have 4.88" center bore. So on those scores you're ok. I'll assume your truck has 12" rear drums instead of the tonner's 14" drums. The 14s probably wouldn't clear a 16" rim. Stu | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 9 | Thanks for the info truckdog. My rims appear to be 15 x 6, not the 17" rims. If my math is correct, the 1/2" Ford offset would indicate these rims would clear the steering.
Has anyone actually used these Ford rims on a '49 3/4 ton Chevy?
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 90 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 90 | Thanks for the info truckdog. My rims appear to be 15 x 6, not the 17" rims. If my math is correct, the 1/2" Ford offset would indicate these rims would clear the steering.
Has anyone actually used these Ford rims on a '49 3/4 ton Chevy? Yes, I have 16.5's on my 50-3/4t and they fit fine, no trouble with the tie rod ends. They are aftermarket wheels off a F@@D 3/4t van | | |
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