Wheel options B1FA

[Stumpy(NH)]

Hey Fellas,

The long winter is over here in New Hampshire. I have my still new to me pilot house out and enjoying the heck out of it! I am going to need to replace the rear rubber as they are cracked pretty bad. It wears 8.25 20s' on five lug Budd style split rims.

The question is does anybody know of a source for tubeless rims that will fit? I have found two sources for 8.25s. one $159 each, but when ou toss in tubes and shipping the tally is just shy of 1K! A local tire guy quoted me $220 a tire with tube. Still rich for my blood.

Has anybody switched to a low profile 22.5 tire? I have been told to just mount 9.00 20's up, but fear they will rub together when loaded. I think they will look too big too.

Thanks for any help in advance!

[Dodgeb4ya]

Whats wrong with your stock split rims? Are they rusty?

[Dave72dt]

I pay about 135 each for the 245x75r16s on my pickup. I would say 159 for 20 inch is right in line pricewise. Part of the price for having big boy toys.

[Dave72dt]

Another question. Are they split rim or split ring? Tires and tubes have to be less money than tires and rims.

[Stumpy(NH)]

Whats wrong with your stock split rims? Are they rusty?

I have one that is not great where the center disc meets the rim and is riveted together.

I wouldn't mind finding another wheel to replace it. That search has so far turned up an empty hole.

[Bradley S.]

Hi;

I have a 1948 B1F and I replaced all my old tires with 6.50 20s. I believe that was stock for a B1F. The B1H had 7.50 20s.

The tires I took off my truck were 7.50 20s. I do not think they were original.

I got my replacement tires here:

http://www.universaltire.com/650-20-firestone-truck-blackwall.html

I also had to replace one split rim as the tire guys said no way they were going to work on it. Found a rim at a truck junk yard that matched the rest. (Miracle). Now all rims are split rings.

I will attach a picture or two of my rims and tires. There is about 5 or 6 inches of space between the duals. I do not mind that. The mudflaps cover them from behind. The 7.50 20s I looked at were huge tires that I did not think would look good and were very expensive. Plus the 6.50 20s are inflated to 60 psig so that makes for a better ride than bigger tires inflated to over 100 psig or better.

Hope this helps.

Brad

[Stumpy(NH)]

Mine calls for 8.25s Here is a pic of it. I'll see if I can find another wheel.

I like the look of the tires. Load rating too. GVW 14,500. The 8.25s are 10 ply

Thanks for the pics:)

[Dodgeb4ya]

I have one that is not great where the center disc meets the rim and is riveted together.

I wouldn't mind finding another wheel to replace it. That search has so far turned up an empty hole.

I know over in eastern Washington a wrecking yard I have been to had those 5 stud side ring wheels. It's the rim width you need to watch for. These rims were of course used on Fords/Studie's and Internationals and a lot more makes.

I really like the look of the factory side ring/wheel combo (Split Rim) as used on our bigger Dodge trucks-Silver rim edge and black wheel. I mount my own-must be rust free and use a loader bucket or chain when mounting for safety. Done a ton of them. Pic of one of my trucks split rim wheels.

Bob

[MBF]

I had a 49 Ford F-5 years ago that I traded for the 49 1 ton I have now. That truck had the 5 hole Budds but rotten tires. I went to a junkyard and they had a late 60's IH that just had new tires put on and I bought all 6 for I I think $150. The rims were in excellent shape. That was about 15 yrs ago. I do know of a yard/crusher that a guy recently bought six 22.5 almost new radials on Dayton rims for $150. The guys crushing big trucks don't want the tires so they let them go cheap to avoid disposal fees. Check around. Mike

[Stumpy(NH)]

I know over in eastern Washington a wrecking yard I have been to had those 5 stud side ring wheels. It's the rim width you need to watch for. These rims were of course used on Fords/Studie's and Internationals and a lot more makes.

I really like the look of the factory side ring/wheel combo (Split Rim) as used on our bigger Dodge trucks-Silver rim edge and black wheel. I mount my own-must be rust free and use a loader bucket or chain when mounting for safety. Done a ton of them. Pic of one of my trucks split rim wheels.

Bob

Wow! Nice looking truck! I learned the fine art of split rims a long time ago. I started out of high school working for my Dad at the bus company. I swear sometimes all I could see at night were split rims and 9.00-20's! I actually have the tools here that were discarded when tubeless finally replace the split rims. Thanks for the safety warning anyhow, the rims are old, but can still kill if not treated with proper respect!

[wallytoo]

stumpy,

try another place for tires, and keep looking for a single rim. i had cheever tire in newport change one of my poor drivers with a recap. total cost was $95.00. that included removing the wheel/tire from the truck, dismounting, the new tube, mounting, and reinstalling the wheel/tire on the truck. 8.25x20s on split ring budd.

wally

[Dave72dt]

Recaps can be run on the rear axle only and would be period correct. By the nature of the your truck, rear tires should be an aggressive traction tire, not straight highway tires like the fronts should be. Good luck on your hunt.

[wallytoo]

Recaps can be run on the rear axle only and would be period correct.

from the original poster:

I am going to need to replace the rear rubber as they are cracked pretty bad.

and from me:

i had cheever tire in newport change one of my poor drivers with a recap.

the "driver" being a rear tire, as opposed to a "steering" tire.

[Stumpy(NH)]

The old tires have held up to four loads of horse manure so far! Temps are cool right now though.

I'll look up Cheever tire and see what they have to say.