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16.5 to a 16

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OK can i go from a 16.5 to a 16 inch wheel on my 73 f250?
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Re: 16.5 to a 16

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Oh yea, I did, and the 16" are a lot less $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Re: 16.5 to a 16

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DId they clear the steering ok?
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Re: 16.5 to a 16

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yes, everything clears and works fine on mine. Mine is a 68 F-250.
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I forgot to add that the truck is 4wd. Does that matter any?
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Re: 16.5 to a 16

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I am no help on the 4wd Question. I am sure a 4 wheeler out there will have an answer. Good luck. Mancar1
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16's were an option originally, they fit fine. Hawkrod
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Yeah it'll work just fine I took the 16's off of my 69 4x4 and put my extra set of 33/12.50/16.5 on it.
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