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03-24-2014, 06:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL
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I need your help in choosing a wheel
Hello Everyone……I have a been diligently scouring this forum for over a couple weeks now and I'm trying to figure out what my options would be for wheels.
I have a Stock 2004 E250 2WD with the oem 16x7 Steel Wheels / Hubcaps with no plans of lifting it. I primarily do all highway driving.
I would like to upgrade to nicer looking wheels and have narrowed it down to several. My problem is, I don't know if the offset & backspacing will work.
I am assuming that the oem steel wheels are a 0mm offset with a 4.5 backspacing but don't know for sure ??? I am trying to learn but I'm having a hard time when it comes to the different offsets & backspacing of a wheel. What would work....what won't work, etc?.
My brain is hurting from trying to figure all this out and this is where I need help in determining if I am even close…..
The wheels that I am looking at are all similar in appearance:
Eagle 186
16x8
8x6.5
Offset -5
BS 4.25
Load 3420 lbs
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_w...d=1990&cat=472
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Eagle 058
16x8
8x6.5
Offset 11
BS 4.00
Load 3420 lbs
Eagle 058
16x7
8x6.5
Offset 8
BS 4.25
Load 3040 lbs
http://www.aewheel.com/eagle_alloy_w...d=1947&cat=472
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AR Baja (AR's website only allows me to pick Superduty in it's drop down menu)
16x8
8x6.5
Offset 0
BS 4.5
Load 3100 lbs
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...20Super%20Duty
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AR 62 Outlaw II
16x8
8x6.5
Offset 0
BS 4.5
Load 3100 lbs
AR 62 Outlaw II
16x7
8x6.5
Offset -8
BS 3.69
Load 3200 lbs
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...20Super%20Duty
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And of course, I love the Alcoa 167041 wheel but don't particularly love the price.
http://www.southwestwheel.com/store/...-167041-1.aspx
Would any of these work for me without using spacers and whatnot? I want to be safe out on the road and that is why I am asking for any suggestions or recommendations you may have.
Thanks a bunch ~Roxanne
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03-24-2014, 08:42 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Rancho Nuevo (Cabo/Todos Santos) B.C.S. and San Diego, CA
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
I would think that the most important thing is keeping at least the same amount of backspacing so that the wheel/tire does not rub on the suspension or steering and limit turning. The offset then would be a function of wheel width if the backspacing remained the same.
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03-24-2014, 09:51 PM
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Location: Kelowna, BC
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
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Originally Posted by RoxS
I am assuming that the oem steel wheels are a 0mm offset with a 4.5 backspacing but don't know for sure ???
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Just so you know the offset is +6mm on the oem wheels.
Cheers
Darryl
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03-24-2014, 10:04 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
Quote:
Originally Posted by depark
Quote:
Originally Posted by RoxS
I am assuming that the oem steel wheels are a 0mm offset with a 4.5 backspacing but don't know for sure ???
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Just so you know the offset is +6mm on the oem wheels.
Cheers
Darryl
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Thanks Darryl. Would you know if 4.5 is correct for the backspacing?
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03-25-2014, 05:29 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
Not sure where you are located, but there is a guy in York, Pa., that sells nice OEM Ford aluminum wheels with Michelin LTX e-range tires for around $1000 total. These are new take-offs from when Quigley converts vans. I got a set for my van and they are pretty nice. The tires alone are worth the $1000 price almost.
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03-25-2014, 06:02 AM
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Location: TN
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
I would recommend finding a good tire shop in your area to do business with. I puzzled over the same question for awhile, what would look good and be a good match for my van. I was afraid of mail ordering something and it not working out, then being stuck with return shipping on 4 large items etc. etc. I found a great local shop who gave me a decent price and offered a 100% satisfaction guarantee. He knew what he was talking about as far as offsets, backspacing and getting the right look and he was spot on the first time. Hope that helps.
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03-25-2014, 08:12 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
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Originally Posted by BrianW
Not sure where you are located, but there is a guy in York, Pa., that sells nice OEM Ford aluminum wheels with Michelin LTX e-range tires for around $1000 total. These are new take-offs from when Quigley converts vans. I got a set for my van and they are pretty nice. The tires alone are worth the $1000 price almost.
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BrianW, I am located in Florida, but have family in Hershey, Pa which is next to York. I'm definitely interested in getting his name & number. I am planning a road trip to the northeast in late spring and could stop in to see what he has available in the 8x6.5 size. Thanks! ~Roxanne
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03-25-2014, 08:28 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Indian Harbour Beach, FL
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
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Originally Posted by 86Scotty
I would recommend finding a good tire shop in your area to do business with. I puzzled over the same question for awhile, what would look good and be a good match for my van. I was afraid of mail ordering something and it not working out, then being stuck with return shipping on 4 large items etc. etc. I found a great local shop who gave me a decent price and offered a 100% satisfaction guarantee. He knew what he was talking about as far as offsets, backspacing and getting the right look and he was spot on the first time. Hope that helps.
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86Scotty,
That's exactly what I'm afraid of. Ordering something and come to fine out it's wrong. It appears that my safest bet is finding a tire shop who is willing to help me. Thanks for your advice. It helped a bunch. ~Roxanne
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03-25-2014, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
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Originally Posted by RoxS
Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianW
Not sure where you are located, but there is a guy in York, Pa., that sells nice OEM Ford aluminum wheels with Michelin LTX e-range tires for around $1000 total. These are new take-offs from when Quigley converts vans. I got a set for my van and they are pretty nice. The tires alone are worth the $1000 price almost.
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BrianW, I am located in Florida, but have family in Hershey, Pa which is next to York. I'm definitely interested in getting his name & number. I am planning a road trip to the northeast in late spring and could stop in to see what he has available in the 8x6.5 size. Thanks! ~Roxanne
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Here's his ad on CL: http://lancaster.craigslist.org/pts/4381538781.html
I think this is a different person than the guy I bought mine from two years ago, but is definitely the same scenario. Quigley is based in York, and they sell off the take-off parts via a vendor. The alloy wheels are really nice. I've been pleased with mine, and $1000 is a pretty good deal for OEM wheels and tires, all mounted and ready to roll.
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03-25-2014, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: TN
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Re: I need your help in choosing a wheel
Glad to help. Just remember tire shops are everywhere. If you don't like the price or the salesman doesn't sound sure just walk!
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