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'49 Ford · 04-25-2026, 07:31 AM

Hi all, I 've read through quite a few threads on wheels and fitments for the F68/F3. My ideal solution would be to have identical one piece tubeless rim, but that isn't an option. My build is to keep everything as stock as possible, unfortunately the wheels are just too risky, and I want tubeless radials. Does anyone know from experience what specs are required for fitment? In my research it seems that a 4-4.5" backspacing is a requirement. I found a set of Rough Country steel wheels (RC51-7865) that might fit the bill. They are 17x9 with a -12mm offset, this should have a 4.5" backspacing. Would these work? They aren't perfect but once I mod them to accept the original hubcaps, I think they might not look too bad. Thanks for any help.

04-25-2026, 07:31 AM	#1
'49 Ford Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2026 Posts: 3	F68/F3 wheels again! Hi all, I 've read through quite a few threads on wheels and fitments for the F68/F3. My ideal solution would be to have identical one piece tubeless rim, but that isn't an option. My build is to keep everything as stock as possible, unfortunately the wheels are just too risky, and I want tubeless radials. Does anyone know from experience what specs are required for fitment? In my research it seems that a 4-4.5" backspacing is a requirement. I found a set of Rough Country steel wheels (RC51-7865) that might fit the bill. They are 17x9 with a -12mm offset, this should have a 4.5" backspacing. Would these work? They aren't perfect but once I mod them to accept the original hubcaps, I think they might not look too bad. Thanks for any help.