Wheel and tire size questions

[Joshpow]

I have purchased an orange 72 f100 SWB Ranger XLT now. I want to go with a set of wheels and tires to hide the narrow rear axle problem our trucks have. I need to know the maximum backspacing that can be used on these trucks on the rear to keep from hitting the inside of the fender-well. Also what rim sizes and tire sizes look good and do not rub. I also would appreciate input on what wheel styles you guys recommend. Pictures would be great if anyone has any. A friend recommended 15x10 smoothies with 275/60's on the back with a 4" backspacing and 15x7's with a 235/70 tire on front. I am open to any suggestions.

[kid]

I used steel spoke rims, nothing fancy just 15*8s, along with 15 inch 33 tall 16.5 inch tread width BF Goodrich All Terrain tires when they were experimental on a 68 SWB F-100 without hitting except when landing from a real high jump. They cleared the truck until I would land and compress the axle bumpers in the rear.

I got the tires from the factory for testing and they let me keep them. Nice guys.

The front is different If I put P235/15 70s on my 69 it rubs the radius arm in a tight turn.

I don't like off set rims for what it does to the bearings so I have never tried them. I go with what fits under the body.

[rfariss]

I , just yesterday, received my 15x6 (front) and 15x10 (rear) wheels from Wheel Vintique. Took them to the powder coater last night and they should be ready tomorrow. Ordered 295/50's for the rear. I'll let you know of any clearance issues when I mount them. Where are you in Virginia?

[Joshpow]

sorry i was gone so long. i ended up with 15x7 with 235/70 15 in front no rubs and 15x10 255/70 15 in back without trouble. as for my location i am just outside gate city va. noone probably has even heard of there.

[19FORD67]

id like to see that.......

[Calvin Gunter]

I'm sorry but I don't have pictures either but I have 15x7s on the front with BFG 255/70 on the front and 15x8 on the rear with BFG 285/70 on the rear with no clearance issues and they fill up the fenderwells really nice.

[ezernut9mm]

I have purchased an orange 72 f100 SWB Ranger XLT now. I want to go with a set of wheels and tires to hide the narrow rear axle problem our trucks have. I need to know the maximum backspacing that can be used on these trucks on the rear to keep from hitting the inside of the fender-well. Also what rim sizes and tire sizes look good and do not rub. I also would appreciate input on what wheel styles you guys recommend. Pictures would be great if anyone has any. A friend recommended 15x10 smoothies with 275/60's on the back with a 4" backspacing and 15x7's with a 235/70 tire on front. I am open to any suggestions.

a 275/60 with 4" bs will almost rub. i will try to get some pics when it warms up some.