Got new wheels

[AaronLG]

Found these on craigslist for $50. 16.5x12.5. Have been looking so I can get some tires from here-
http://www.100dollarman.com/tires.html
They are out of stock but expecting a shipment soon.

I plan to paint the wheels black.

Now would 35's that are on the wheels now fit. I have a 3in lift with plans for a 3in body. Once the body lift is one would 37's fit or should I just get the 36's?

 

[walnuts4x4]

most run 35s with 3-6" of lift... you could cram in 37s but they will be tight and probably rub... mine rub a little at full turn with 11" of lift

 

[Soldier777]

I love craigslist I am keeping my eyes out for some new wheels also

 

[tallsville]

glad you found some rims. i need to find some to. so i can use 100dollarman. i've had that link for years and need to use him.

 

[walnuts4x4]

ahh the old 16.5 rim... I had them on my old 97 f150 with 38x15.5 swamper TSLs.. good rim just really hard to find..

 

[AaronLG]

So I went ahead and put the wheels on with the 35's to see how well they fit. Needed to trim the front valance a little more but other then that they fit. Of course this don't have much tread left so a new set would need even more trimming.

1st photo you can see the size difference.
2nd photo is on side done, has a bit of a lean
3rd is finished.

I just wished they where black. Guess it's time for some paint.

 

[Soldier777]

they look great some black paint is a must

 

[walnuts4x4]

X2 on black paint.... but looks a lot better with the bigger tires

 

[panda24619]

take the tires off and paint them that way. so you can get them good. then put some 35s on there. looks good too. bigger tires always look good.

 

[Lane24]

Looks good, but I liked the way it used to look too. The black paint will look great on those wheels.