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New Tires and Wheels: Opinions?
Posted: August 17, 2007, 7:44 pm
by Macon ACE
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
Posted: August 17, 2007, 7:49 pm
by Greg D
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.
Posted: August 17, 2007, 8:17 pm
by FORDMANLCRACKEL
Thats what i have on my 93 f150. They are good tires.
Lonnie
Posted: August 17, 2007, 8:49 pm
by Macon ACE
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.
Posted: August 17, 2007, 9:14 pm
by Garbz
Looks good!
I run Mesa ATRs along with stock wheels and 60 Buick caps....
Posted: August 18, 2007, 8:09 am
by fmartin_gila
That tire size is just right, it's what I have on mine and is close match (diam) to stock.
Fred
Posted: August 18, 2007, 9:25 am
by Johnny Canuck
Hey Ford wheels on a Ford truck.. what's to question?
Looks good dude.

Posted: August 18, 2007, 9:46 am
by Phil
There is a guy on here dying for slotted mags
GLindy I think
Posted: August 18, 2007, 11:22 am
by Greg D
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.
Posted: August 18, 2007, 12:10 pm
by GLindley
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....

Posted: August 18, 2007, 12:28 pm
by Greg D
I think those are available again.
http://www.cragar.com/Product.asp
Posted: August 18, 2007, 1:46 pm
by Macon ACE
Johnny Canuck wrote:Hey Ford wheels on a Ford truck.. what's to question?
Looks good dude.

Thanks!
wheels
Posted: August 18, 2007, 4:01 pm
by jeffw
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]
Re: wheels
Posted: August 18, 2007, 8:03 pm
by Macon ACE
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!
Posted: August 18, 2007, 11:53 pm
by Phil
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:

tires
Posted: August 19, 2007, 1:27 am
by jeffw
that's a damn nice truck,, love the color combo,, that's the color I want my slick,, what's the exact color??
Posted: August 19, 2007, 8:19 pm
by 65 F100 CC
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.
Re: tires
Posted: August 19, 2007, 10:53 pm
by Macon ACE
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...
Posted: August 19, 2007, 10:58 pm
by Macon ACE
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
Posted: August 19, 2007, 11:41 pm
by Comet
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!
