Correct original wheels for '65 F250

[born4ford]

My '65 F250 CC, Camper Special has nice aluminum wheels (8 lug) right now but I would like to replace those with the sort of wheels that would have been original to the truck. Someone told me never to put split rims (which I think would be original) on the truck because it is very hard to find tire guys that will work with them. He said they were too dangerous. Anyone have experience with '65 original wheels? Also, would my truck have had an under the bed spare mount or one that would have been mounted in the bed?

Hey, maybe someone has original wheels that they would want to trade for my after market ones. I'm in Colorado.

Thanks!

[thenephilm]

The spare would have been under the bed in the rear of the vehicle. As far as factory wheels, I would not go with split wheels. You can get factory once piece wheels, however they are harder to find if you want innie wheels vs the outie wheels.

[chris401]

My '65 F250 CC, Camper Special has nice aluminum wheels (8 lug) right now but I would like to replace those with the sort of wheels that would have been original to the truck. Someone told me never to put split rims (which I think would be original) on the truck because it is very hard to find tire guys that will work with them. He said they were too dangerous. Anyone have experience with '65 original wheels? Also, would my truck have had an under the bed spare mount or one that would have been mounted in the bed?

Hey, maybe someone has original wheels that they would want to trade for my after market ones. I'm in Colorado.

Thanks!

My 65 F250 came with the safety ring rims = ring on outside of rim. If a shop had a cadge to air them up in they would be fine. I have seen the tire guys use an in ground lift set on top of them while airing up. I personally have not seen an actual split rim on a 3/4 ton = two piece rim. As far as spare tire, you Camper Special Guys get all the cool options.

[born4ford]

Hi Justin, do you know of any resources for one piece rims? I'm not sure what an "innie" or an "outie" is but I want to put the original style bottle cap hubs on them.

Thanks

[BarnieTrk]

Also, would my truck have had an under the bed spare mount or one that would have been mounted in the bed?

It's my understanding that a spare tire/wheel could have been located at either location....and that just having a spare tire & wheel was an option!

Standard equipment on a '65 F250 CC/CS would have been 6.50-16" wheels with 6ply tires.
Optional wheels were: 5.50 - 17", 5.25 - 17.5" or 5.25 - 19.5" wheels.

Is your '65 F250 CC/CS equipped with 2WD or 4WD?

BarnieTrk

[f25065]

Stockton Wheel (CA) makes one-piece rims for 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks, with innie's to accommodate the correct bottle-cap hubcaps. They also restore the stainless version hubcaps. This is the set I had for my '65 F-250.

[Hawkrod]

My '65 F250 CC, Camper Special has nice aluminum wheels (8 lug) right now but I would like to replace those with the sort of wheels that would have been original to the truck. Someone told me never to put split rims (which I think would be original) on the truck because it is very hard to find tire guys that will work with them. He said they were too dangerous. Anyone have experience with '65 original wheels? Also, would my truck have had an under the bed spare mount or one that would have been mounted in the bed?

Hey, maybe someone has original wheels that they would want to trade for my after market ones. I'm in Colorado.

Thanks!

My 65 F250 came with the safety ring rims = ring on outside of rim. If a shop had a cadge to air them up in they would be fine. I have seen the tire guys use an in ground lift set on top of them while airing up. I personally have not seen an actual split rim on a 3/4 ton = two piece rim. As far as spare tire, you Camper Special Guys get all the cool options.

what you are describing is a split rim. It is a rim that has one outer side that is a split ring that latches to the rim when the tire is inflated. Trucks were available with plain or split rims depending on year and model. Also as already noted, spare tires were optional and came laying inthe bed unless you also bought a storage device. There was underbed, in bed and in fender (only some models). Hawkrod

[chris401]

My '65 F250 CC, Camper Special has nice aluminum wheels (8 lug) right now but I would like to replace those with the sort of wheels that would have been original to the truck. Someone told me never to put split rims (which I think would be original) on the truck because it is very hard to find tire guys that will work with them. He said they were too dangerous. Anyone have experience with '65 original wheels? Also, would my truck have had an under the bed spare mount or one that would have been mounted in the bed?

Hey, maybe someone has original wheels that they would want to trade for my after market ones. I'm in Colorado.

Thanks!

My 65 F250 came with the safety ring rims = ring on outside of rim. If a shop had a cadge to air them up in they would be fine. I have seen the tire guys use an in ground lift set on top of them while airing up. I personally have not seen an actual split rim on a 3/4 ton = two piece rim. As far as spare tire, you Camper Special Guys get all the cool options.

what you are describing is a split rim. It is a rim that has one outer side that is a split ring that latches to the rim when the tire is inflated. Trucks were available with plain or split rims depending on year and model. Also as already noted, spare tires were optional and came laying inthe bed unless you also bought a storage device. There was underbed, in bed and in fender (only some models). Hawkrod

safety/split rim: That is real world experience gained by listening to others instead of talking and arguing. I stand by the commonly used terminology we use in the industry.

[Hawkrod]

My 65 F250 came with the safety ring rims = ring on outside of rim. If a shop had a cadge to air them up in they would be fine. I have seen the tire guys use an in ground lift set on top of them while airing up. I personally have not seen an actual split rim on a 3/4 ton = two piece rim. As far as spare tire, you Camper Special Guys get all the cool options.

what you are describing is a split rim. It is a rim that has one outer side that is a split ring that latches to the rim when the tire is inflated. Trucks were available with plain or split rims depending on year and model. Also as already noted, spare tires were optional and came laying inthe bed unless you also bought a storage device. There was underbed, in bed and in fender (only some models). Hawkrod

safety/split rim: That is real world experience gained by listening to others instead of talking and arguing. I stand by the commonly used terminology we use in the industry.

I am not sure what industry you are in but I am in the motor vehicle industry and DOT OSHA AND SAE are pretty clear about what common terms mean. A safety rim is not a split rim and does not have a removeable side ring. Split rims are any of the various multi piece rims that have interlocking components such as side lock rings or split centers (not two piece wheels that bolt together). Hawkrod

[jeepbut]

Well thank god we got those terms straightened out! My doctor told me until we did, I was in grave danger of death from a stroke or heart attack. Now I can rest easy. Thanks, Lyman.

[Hawkrod]

Well thank god we got those terms straightened out! My doctor told me until we did, I was in grave danger of death from a stroke or heart attack. Now I can rest easy. Thanks, Lyman.

Well, obviously you don't care but I am think it was pretty important to the OP as he asked and was given incorrect information. The OP obviously wanted to know as he asked so why do you take issue with it being answered properly? A safety rim, a standard rim, split rim and also a multi-piece wheel are all different and the OP needed to be given the correct information. After rereading the thread, I also realize his question was not completely answered and here is the specifics: a 64-66 F250 came with a drop center safety rim for the 16 (B9TZ-1015-A) or a semi drop center split rim for the 16 (B7TZ-1007-A with an 8J-1099 ring) or a two piece flat center rim for the 17 (7RY-1007 with a 7RY-1099 ring). Hawkrod

[jeepbut]

Thank God a tragedy of epic proportions was narrowly avoided! Thanks, Lyman.

[born4ford]

I have been out of town for nearly a month and missed the informative give and take that went on here. Thanks so much for your interest and info. I learned a lot about terminology and I think I can make an informed decision now. It's interesting that the '65 didn't even come with a way to mount the spare. I looked all over the bed for holes in the likely spots ( I have a body/interior assembly book for reference) and under the bed for signs of wear where a mount might have been. NOTHING! Since I'm going for a ranch truck look, I'll probably put the spare inside the bed.

Now......I can't find a spare mount anywhere. Did find parts for earlier models but not for the '65. Any ideas?

BTW, f25065 - BEAUTIFUL wheels!

[therealjoeshmoe]

Stockton Wheel (CA) makes one-piece rims for 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks, with innie's to accommodate the correct bottle-cap hubcaps. They also restore the stainless version hubcaps. This is the set I had for my '65 F-250.

GOOD LORD THEM ARE PURTY!!!!

[born4ford]

Ye Ha! After searching the net forever I found the only '65 F250 in a junk yard within 100 miles right here in Durango. I pulled the in bed spare mount, a jack hold-down and a horn all for $10. Made my day.

[lucky23]

Well, obviously you don't care but I am think it was pretty important to the OP as he asked and was given incorrect information. The OP obviously wanted to know as he asked so why do you take issue with it being answered properly? A safety rim, a standard rim, split rim and also a multi-piece wheel are all different and the OP needed to be given the correct information. After rereading the thread, I also realize his question was not completely answered and here is the specifics: a 64-66 F250 came with a drop center safety rim for the 16 (B9TZ-1015-A) or a semi drop center split rim for the 16 (B7TZ-1007-A with an 8J-1099 ring) or a two piece flat center rim for the 17 (7RY-1007 with a 7RY-1099 ring). Hawkrod

Thanks, good info. I think a lot of people get confused on the differences.

[lucky23]

Btw, I just put the stock lock ring rims on my '66 f250 with 7.50 bias ply tires and love it. Get to use my stock hubcaps. We have a chain of tire stores here in the NW that works on split ring tires.

[slixtyfive]

F25065

How wide and what offset were those new rims.....

[chris401]

Btw, I just put the stock lock ring rims on my '66 f250 with 7.50 bias ply tires and love it. Get to use my stock hubcaps. We have a chain of tire stores here in the NW that works on split ring tires.

I remember advertisements, a guy with a cowboy hat. Big Bill, Big Bob something like that?