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kimbercarrier · 08-10-2025, 09:57 PM

Can any of you that have 40/41 pickups please post pictures of your ride.

Please also include the tire and wheel size (including backspace) and any suspension drop/mods you've done.

Looking to order my wheels and tires, and I'd like to see what others are running!

Thanks!

TJ · 08-11-2025, 10:26 AM

Is your pickup a stock pickup or a modified pickup with later running gear? Modern rear end and modern front end(Mustang II or dropped axle)? If modified go to the Wheelsmith website and they have a complete diagram how to do the measurements. WWW.Wheelsmith.net. The diagram will work for a stock pickup or a modified pickup.

Zeke3 · 08-11-2025, 01:52 PM

Try www.thewheelsmith.net.

TJ · 08-11-2025, 02:02 PM

Zeke, thanks. I forgot to add "the" which make a big difference.

Zeke3 · 08-11-2025, 02:18 PM

TJ you are welcome.

kimbercarrier · 08-11-2025, 02:43 PM

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My truck Is using stock running gear. I removed a leaf from the front and swapped 2 from top to bottom of the pack in the rear.

What is the original rim size? ( I think 16x4) and what is the backspacing on the original rim?

38 coupe · 08-14-2025, 04:43 AM

I use the stock wheels and hubcaps, they look good. If you want your truck to look like a truck then run 6.50-16 bias ply or 215/85-16 radials black wall tires.

08-10-2025, 09:57 PM	#1
kimbercarrier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 15	1940 Ford truck tire/wheel options Can any of you that have 40/41 pickups please post pictures of your ride. Please also include the tire and wheel size (including backspace) and any suspension drop/mods you've done. Looking to order my wheels and tires, and I'd like to see what others are running! Thanks!

08-11-2025, 10:26 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: 1940 Ford truck tire/wheel options Is your pickup a stock pickup or a modified pickup with later running gear? Modern rear end and modern front end(Mustang II or dropped axle)? If modified go to the Wheelsmith website and they have a complete diagram how to do the measurements. WWW.Wheelsmith.net. The diagram will work for a stock pickup or a modified pickup.

08-11-2025, 01:52 PM	#3
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,646	Re: 1940 Ford truck tire/wheel options Try www.thewheelsmith.net.

08-11-2025, 02:02 PM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,773	Re: 1940 Ford truck tire/wheel options Zeke, thanks. I forgot to add "the" which make a big difference.

08-11-2025, 02:18 PM	#5
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,646	Re: 1940 Ford truck tire/wheel options TJ you are welcome.

08-11-2025, 02:43 PM	#6
kimbercarrier Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 15	Re: 1940 Ford truck tire/wheel options Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My truck Is using stock running gear. I removed a leaf from the front and swapped 2 from top to bottom of the pack in the rear. What is the original rim size? ( I think 16x4) and what is the backspacing on the original rim?

08-14-2025, 04:43 AM	#7
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 2,135	Re: 1940 Ford truck tire/wheel options I use the stock wheels and hubcaps, they look good. If you want your truck to look like a truck then run 6.50-16 bias ply or 215/85-16 radials black wall tires.