19.5" Truck Rim Specs - Offsets etc.

sonuvabug wrote:
I've read every thread (I think) regarding going to 19.5" truck rims for our 2001 Ford F-250. I don't want to spend a ton of money for shiny aluminum rims as I would only mount them when carrying our TC as I have two other sets of rims/tires (all season & snow ... both "E" rated).

Although "offsets" were mentioned in passing in some of the threads , I could not find a thread that talked in more detail about the offset specs etc. In other words, if I am going to look for new or used rims, what exactly am I looking for beside a 19.5", eight lug pattern rim? i.e. lug spacing in mm, offset spec, best size to come close to my OEM set-up etc.

Thanks, ~ Bugjr ~

Cheap wheels and SRW 19.5's don't go well together. IIRC the steel ones are more money than the aluminum ones. It's about 200/ea for Vision Type 81's if you shop around.

A 245/70R19.5 is the most common size as it doesn't have a huge impact on final drive, holds plenty of weight, fits well, and is a common size.

Your 01 Ford uses the 8x170mm bolt pattern.