4evrtrk

I have a stock 1996 F150 4x4 with 15 inch rims. I want to convert to 16 inch rims, because the off road tire selection is so much better. How can I do that? Thank you. Cam

cgossett

Just find a set of wheels that are 16", 5x 5.5 bolt pattern, proper offset. Check out discount tire.com they have tons of wheels and they'll show you how they look on your truck.. Or is it tire rack? Either way. Then find tires you like.
-cam

94Brodyf150

last time I bought mud tires I had to switch back to 15 because they were cheaper and easier to get. 16 turned into a pita

twilliams9

Best size wheel for off road tire selection is either 15" or an 18". An 18" wheel with 35's look real good but cost a lot more, thats why I have 15" and 35's

sylver91

I see more tire options in 15" for off road applications. But you could always find wheel lug adapters to convert bolt pasterns and fit post 97 ford 16" rims.

4evrtrk

Thanks everyone for the feedback and suggestions. I'll do some more research to see if I can find the kind of tires I'm looking for on 15 inch rims. Nice to know it's not a big deal to change to 16 inch rims if I decide to go that route.

1990-5.0-4x4

not a big deal at all. i just switched to 16's so i could run a heavier rated tire. for towing or hauling. i had some 15'' MTs that just squat so bad under load. i found an awesome deal on wheels and tires and went with those. i dig em. but be sure you get the correct back spacing like everyone else said too