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vtwinsideways · 07-14-2017, 04:51 PM

We'll, I'm afraid I may have screwed up and bought the wrong wheels... I know they're supposed to be 16", but what width?

JSeery · 07-14-2017, 04:53 PM

Are you going for 100% originally? Other wise the rim width is related to the tire width you are wanting to run.

vtwinsideways · 07-14-2017, 05:21 PM

Yes trying for "as-original-as-possible" when it comes to the drivetrain. Bought a set of late '41's that are 4" at the bead at Iola. Got home and was checking EFV8's "Two Great Trucks" and the author doesn't go into detail about rims, but the Ford promotional materials reprinted there list 6" tires as standard.

41PICUP · 07-14-2017, 05:23 PM

Depends what your doing with the truck, restoring or hot rodding. I used 15in on mine, big an little combo. 195/75 15 in front and 235/75 15 in back. Using original rear end and tranny
with 3;54 gears and a Mitchell overdrive.

V8COOPMAN · 07-14-2017, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtwinsideways

Yes trying for "as-original-as-possible" when it comes to the drivetrain. Bought a set of late '41's that are 4" at the bead at Iola. Got home and was checking EFV8's "Two Great Trucks" and it doesn't go into detail about rims, but the Ford promotional materials reprinted there list 6" tires as standard.

Tires aren't usually described like that. For instance, a tire manufacturer may stipulate the use of a rim no less than 6"-wide. It's possible that the reference you noted above was for the tire TREAD width. The '40 and '41 Ford 16" wheels were 4"-wide as measured BETWEEN the two bead surfaces. DD

vtwinsideways · 07-14-2017, 05:43 PM

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Ford advertisement on p. 25 states "Spare wheel and tire, equipped with a lock, are mounted on the right side of the body, above the running board. Five wheels and five 6.00-16, 4-ply tires are standard equipment on all 112 inch units."
This is what got me wondering.

truckdog62563 · 07-14-2017, 05:54 PM

V8COOPMAN has it right. The 1941 Sales Manual lists 16" x 4" wheels. Stu

V8COOPMAN · 07-14-2017, 05:56 PM

6.00-16s WERE the standard tires issued on Fords with the 85 horse V8, all on 4"-wide wheels as late as '41. When the drop center shape changed slightly in '42, the 16" wheels went to 4-1/2" wide. DD

1oldtimer · 07-17-2017, 07:57 PM

4"-4.5" you won't see a difference looking at them. If you want 5" then it's going to get pricey as hot rodders have driven the price up if you can find them.

cmbrucew · 07-17-2017, 08:17 PM

Operators Manual Ford F series trucks p66.
6.00X16 4ply F1
6.00X16 6ply F1
6.50X16 6ply F1 F2
7.00X16 6ply F2

07-14-2017, 04:51 PM	#1
vtwinsideways Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: T(r)aylorville IL Posts: 150	'41 half-ton truck rim size? We'll, I'm afraid I may have screwed up and bought the wrong wheels... I know they're supposed to be 16", but what width? __________________ I get all my excercise jumping to conclusions! http://www.newporthillclimb.com/

07-14-2017, 04:53 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? Are you going for 100% originally? Other wise the rim width is related to the tire width you are wanting to run.

07-14-2017, 05:21 PM	#3
vtwinsideways Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: T(r)aylorville IL Posts: 150	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? Yes trying for "as-original-as-possible" when it comes to the drivetrain. Bought a set of late '41's that are 4" at the bead at Iola. Got home and was checking EFV8's "Two Great Trucks" and the author doesn't go into detail about rims, but the Ford promotional materials reprinted there list 6" tires as standard. __________________ I get all my excercise jumping to conclusions! http://www.newporthillclimb.com/ Last edited by vtwinsideways; 07-14-2017 at 05:30 PM.

07-14-2017, 05:23 PM	#4
41PICUP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cerrito CA Posts: 338	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? Depends what your doing with the truck, restoring or hot rodding. I used 15in on mine, big an little combo. 195/75 15 in front and 235/75 15 in back. Using original rear end and tranny with 3;54 gears and a Mitchell overdrive. Last edited by 41PICUP; 07-14-2017 at 05:26 PM. Reason: info

07-14-2017, 05:43 PM	#6
vtwinsideways Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: T(r)aylorville IL Posts: 150	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Ford advertisement on p. 25 states "Spare wheel and tire, equipped with a lock, are mounted on the right side of the body, above the running board. Five wheels and five 6.00-16, 4-ply tires are standard equipment on all 112 inch units." This is what got me wondering. __________________ I get all my excercise jumping to conclusions! http://www.newporthillclimb.com/

07-14-2017, 05:54 PM	#7
truckdog62563 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, Il Posts: 599	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? V8COOPMAN has it right. The 1941 Sales Manual lists 16" x 4" wheels. Stu __________________ Stu McMillan Marmon-Herringtons

07-14-2017, 05:56 PM	#8
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,107	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? 6.00-16s WERE the standard tires issued on Fords with the 85 horse V8, all on 4"-wide wheels as late as '41. When the drop center shape changed slightly in '42, the 16" wheels went to 4-1/2" wide. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

07-17-2017, 07:57 PM	#9
1oldtimer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Orange County, Ca. Posts: 685	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? 4"-4.5" you won't see a difference looking at them. If you want 5" then it's going to get pricey as hot rodders have driven the price up if you can find them.

07-17-2017, 08:17 PM	#10
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: '41 half-ton truck rim size? Operators Manual Ford F series trucks p66. 6.00X16 4ply F1 6.00X16 6ply F1 6.50X16 6ply F1 F2 7.00X16 6ply F2 __________________ Works good Lasts long time

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