I lack any expertise in wheels. I'm in a position where a tire install went bad, and all 4 of the chrome-clad wheels on my 2013 were damaged to the point where they are being replaced for free. My tires are 275/65 R18, and brand new Michelin Defenders. I don't want to get anything that isn't either OEM specs, or so close to OEM that it doesn't matter.

I found in my research that the OEM wheels (chrome-clad aluminum wheels) are 7.5" wide. Part number is DL3Z-1007-A. Specs say "7.5Jx18 ET44". Sites like Discount Tire show widths of 8, 8.5, 9, and 9.5... According to the Michelin Defender info, I can buy 7.5 - 9.5". No idea why I'd want a 9.5" wide wheel when the original wheel was 7.5"? I can get the original wheels if I want to.

I'm not looking for fancy, just wheels that are equal in spec, easy to clean (i.e. not tiny little openings), and don't look dirty all the time (i.e. all chrome). Any insights appreciated. Tires are now all blackwall, no raised white letters.

Original look, with raised white letters:

 

For OEM rims, have a spelunk Generation 11+ Rims Showcase ««« -click-

If it were me, I would look for new, OEM take-offs.
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I don't need to look for takeoffs - they'll be bought and paid for. I just need to figure out what I want, if not the same that I had (which can be ordered from Ford). I know I don't want to get chrome-clad anything if I don't just get the same ones.

 

OK... So, have them look and pay for take-offs or new OEM from FoMoCo. e.g. Make a selection from the showcase link provided.
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Thanks, but in 18" wheels there is not much to pick from. I know I can get my chrome-clad aluminum again. Thanks for that though. Lots of 20" choices.

 

There's a minimum of 3 choices of 18" rims (besides the chrome-clad) in each year of the 2009-2020 rims.
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7.5 - Rim width
J - bead profile
18 - Rim diameter
ET44 - offset. In your case 44mm


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As personal the choice is I just looked a bit and these caught my eye, You can bring up your truck in the correct color for a better idea. KM
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You can bring up your truck in the correct color for a better idea. 18-9 with 15mm offset, not too wide and will add a bit of track width. KM

Edited due to Tire Rack Link problem, km

 

Right you are. I looked at 2013, but in fact I can look at a range of years. Duh.

 

Thanks, that helps.