Which Wheels?

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Hey Everybody,

Two questions:

1) What is the width of our stock rims?

2) In your opinion, which of the two rims bellow would look better on a '72 shortbed?

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... ryId=36662

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... ryId=36662

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72? probably the second ones. The first ones look like they would go better on an 80's truck.
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out of those two...the second one. but look into eagle wheels
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I have the Crager 441's in 17 by 8 on my truck. I went with the 441 because its a 5 spoke. You can see them in my gallery. I think the original wheel width was 6" I like your second wheel choice the best.

Mine in 17x8

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I don't really care for either. Something like this would be good.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... ryId=36662
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This is the best though.
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Thanks guys. These are honestly not MY first choice, but I'm on a very tight budget so I'm looking for something low priced. I realize that the quality, etc. won't be as good, but oh well. What about these?

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s ... ryId=36662
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Those would be my choice in the chrome steel wheels. How would the white spokes look on your truck?
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the nomads for sure, but Really for around here the chrome falls off to quick on the daily drivers, so I would go with the white spokes or some aluminum slots off a 79 bronco XLT with the free wheeling package. they look great also are very easy to polish up and cheep.
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i like the daytonas they go good on almost asny model year f100.
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Is this what you're talking about, rjewkes?

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetai ... 94793325+0

The tires I currently have are 235/75 r15. What rim width can I get so that these tires will still fit?
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72f100, DO NOT buy those first wheels. LOL They are almost an exact replica of 2006 chevy silverado wheels. eewwww
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if you are wanting wagon wheel style rims, just get a set off of a 89-96. they look great on these old trucks, and fit perfectly. not only that, you can find them by the truck loads at salvage yards, and wheel shops.
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