Tire Question

cghstrojan08 · Post by **cghstrojan08** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:49 pm

I have a rim that has a 33x12.5x16.5 . Will a tire that is 36x12.5x16 fit? I would think it just would be a little tight on the rim?

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:30 pm

I have been told that tires designed for 16.5 and 16 inch rims are very different and must NOT be interchanged!

RebelRider · Post by **RebelRider** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:48 pm

Be safe and go with the right size tires!

cghstrojan08 · Post by **cghstrojan08** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:32 pm

Well, that sucks. Looks like I get to spend an arm and a leg and get new tires.

RebelRider · Post by **RebelRider** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 7:54 pm

Yes, it will definately lighten your wallet!

Leadfoot · Post by **Leadfoot** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:25 pm

no DON'T even try. a person can and likely will get hurt bad. plus good luck finding a tire shop that will mount a 16 on a 16.5 rim.

68F250 · Post by **68F250** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:32 pm

http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=12582

FLATBEDFORD · Post by **FLATBEDFORD** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:12 pm

They wouldn't put the .5 there if they were the same.

71 LONG BED · Post by **71 LONG BED** » Tue May 01, 2007 9:10 am

DON'T DO IT! Bad things will happen.

averagef250 · Post by **averagef250** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:09 am

Always wondered why every 16" tire has "do not mount on 16.5 wheel" written on it in small print. Figured it was just to cover thier *sses, didn't think anyone would actually try it. Tires don't stretch much.

ToughOldFord · Post by **ToughOldFord** » Tue May 01, 2007 8:57 pm

I've seen people actually get the tire on, but the bead doesn't seat. Tire beads have no give, which is a good thing. Toss those 16.5 rims, they have no value.

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