Tire size

1977 FORD E-SERIES VAN
130,000 MILES • 5.8L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I would like to know what the largest size tire and wheel I could use on the van, mostly the front set of wheels and tires so they do not rub. The bolt pattern is 5x5.5x15, I am not sure of the offset. Could you please help me out.

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Mark
Feb 19, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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That is hard to say, how high is the van? (does it have a lift?) Offset matters on the rim as well. I would try to get the closest to stock offset as you can. Your best bet is trial and error. Have the tire shop install what you think will work and go from there. If you tell the tire guys what you are doing they can be a big help.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 20, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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Thanks Ken for the information. I talk to the tire guy at Kauffman tire and he hooked me up with what I will need. I have one more question for you if you do not mind. I have been looking everywhere for a set of upper and lower control arms. Can you point me in the right direction to find them? and is it unheard of that they make a loaded control arm with the bushings, ball joints, etc.?

Thanks again.

Mark
Feb 20, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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Rock Auto is your best bet.

Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 20, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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thank you once again Ken.
Feb 21, 2018 at 9:23 AM