New Tires and Wheels: Opinions?

Macon ACE · Post by **Macon ACE** » August 17, 2007, 7:44 pm

I got rid of the old slotted mags and dry rotted tires:

And closer:

Sorry, not very good pics. I decided to try white letter tires since I haven't had any in years.

The wheels are ebay specials. Very similar to the ones that came on my 93 flare side, but not identical. The tires are MasterCraft 235 75 15s - I'm afraid I may have "over tired" it.

Anyway, I'm stuck with them for awhile now. They do greatly improve ride and steering.

~ Rob

Post by **Greg D** » August 17, 2007, 7:49 pm

That is the size most of us run if we don't go wides. I temporarly have the same on my Uni. Lol, does that mean the old wheels are for sale? What sizes were they? BTW those do look good on there.

FORDMANLCRACKEL · Post by **FORDMANLCRACKEL** » August 17, 2007, 8:17 pm

Thats what i have on my 93 f150. They are good tires.

Lonnie

Macon ACE · Post by **Macon ACE** » August 17, 2007, 8:49 pm

Greg D wrote:That is the size most of us run if we don't go wides. I temporarly have the same on my Uni. Lol, does that mean the old wheels are for sale? What sizes were they? BTW those do look good on there.

Greg,

Thanks! I like 'em the more I look at 'em.

I'm thinking of selling the old wheels - but I told the tow truck guy he could have first shot at them. I'll let you know if he doesn't want them.

Garbz · Post by **Garbz** » August 17, 2007, 9:14 pm

Looks good!

I run Mesa ATRs along with stock wheels and 60 Buick caps....

fmartin_gila · Post by **fmartin_gila** » August 18, 2007, 8:09 am

That tire size is just right, it's what I have on mine and is close match (diam) to stock.
Fred

Johnny Canuck · Post by **Johnny Canuck** » August 18, 2007, 9:25 am

Hey Ford wheels on a Ford truck.. what's to question?
Looks good dude.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » August 18, 2007, 9:46 am

There is a guy on here dying for slotted mags

GLindy I think

Post by **Greg D** » August 18, 2007, 11:22 am

There are 5 slot mags on Ebay all the time I think those are what glindley actually wants.
I am still also looking at wider steel wheels for the Uni I like what I have on it I just want wider ones if I stay with them.
There is an article on the net about a guy who made his own wider steels I will have to take some measurements to see if it will work with truck wheels though, his were for his 66 Fairlane.

GLindley · Post by **GLindley** » August 18, 2007, 12:10 pm

I'd say I like slotted wheels, but someone might say (jk).
What I REALLY like are the old style cragar wheels with spinner caps...Pic below is a dull one at best....

Post by **Greg D** » August 18, 2007, 12:28 pm

I think those are available again.
http://www.cragar.com/Product.asp

Macon ACE · Post by **Macon ACE** » August 18, 2007, 1:46 pm

Johnny Canuck wrote:Hey Ford wheels on a Ford truck.. what's to question?
Looks good dude.

Thanks!

jeffw · Post by **jeffw** » August 18, 2007, 4:01 pm

hey those wheels look great,, it's very true that a good set of wheels give a truck character,, sets em apart and improves the groove of the truck,, nice upgrade... cheak these out, they are 15/10s and fit perfectly all around.. [albumimg]2100[/albumimg]

Macon ACE · Post by **Macon ACE** » August 18, 2007, 8:03 pm

jeffw wrote:hey those wheels look great,, it's very true that a good set of wheels give a truck character,, sets em apart and improves the groove of the truck,, nice upgrade... cheak these out, they are 15/10s and fit perfectly all around.. [albumimg]2100[/albumimg]

Very cool!

Btw: Here's a better pic of mine with the tires shined up:
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I like this one so much that I'm gonna turn it into a t-shirt!

Phil · Post by **Phil** » August 18, 2007, 11:53 pm

Greg D wrote:There are 5 slot mags on Ebay all the time I think those are what glindley actually wants.
I am still also looking at wider steel wheels for the Uni I like what I have on it I just want wider ones if I stay with them.
There is an article on the net about a guy who made his own wider steels I will have to take some measurements to see if it will work with truck wheels though, his were for his 66 Fairlane.

Stockton will do custom sizes and offsets.

Check these custom 17" steelies out:

jeffw · Post by **jeffw** » August 19, 2007, 1:27 am

that's a damn nice truck,, love the color combo,, that's the color I want my slick,, what's the exact color??

65 F100 CC · Post by **65 F100 CC** » August 19, 2007, 8:19 pm

That wheel and tire combo looks good on your truck. Call me Old Fashioned, but I like that set up better than the oversized rims on rubber bands for tires. The raised white letters add to the look. I get comments on my rims and tires often.

Mark.

Macon ACE · Post by **Macon ACE** » August 19, 2007, 10:53 pm

jeffw wrote:that's a damn nice truck,, love the color combo,, that's the color I want my slick,, what's the exact color??

Thanks, Jeff! I wish I knew the color. It was originally Holly Green. Now it's dark red with black interior and red seat. It's close to the red on my '87 Tbird - maybe a little darker. I know that's not much help...

Macon ACE · Post by **Macon ACE** » August 19, 2007, 10:58 pm

65 F100 CC wrote:That wheel and tire combo looks good on your truck. Call me Old Fashioned, but I like that set up better than the oversized rims on rubber bands for tires. The raised white letters add to the look. I get comments on my rims and tires often.

Mark.

Thanks, Mark! I'm liking it more and more every day. And now I'm really glad I went with the white letters. Amen on the over-sized rims!

~ Rob

Comet · Post by **Comet** » August 19, 2007, 11:41 pm

WARNING!!!! STAY AWAY FROM STOCKTON WHEEL!!!
Or take your chances. You've been warned. I was lucky I got my money back from them, but after my ordeal, I learned there are dozens of other people that got ripped off by them. Run, don't walk away from them. They make Rod Doors look like saints!

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