I think they only used 16s on the 250s and 350s. I've had 2 93s now, and seen several others, all 92 150s, none had 16s. Maybe they were an option for the 150s?
If thats the case, then as long as the springs aren't old and worn out, 16s should fit flawlessly?

Maybe it was an option or standard for the 360 package? I've yet to see a 360 magnum, though I know they exist. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on one... put it in a light weight sand rail But I digress...

 

My '93 has a 360 Magnam.

I measured the rear springs on a 2nd G parts truck once and they were two long for my 1977.

 

I have an 85 D-250 (318-2bbl, 4 speed, Dana full floater axle, Stahl service body) with the 16.5" rims (8 lug X 6.5 bolt circle) that I'd like to replace with 16" rims to save cost on tires and to be able to get radials.

Could I get some suggestions on what to scrounge for in the JY?

Thanks!

Budd

 

Being a Dodge you have to make sure to get Dodge wheels as they utilize the hub center for weight distribution and have coined lug holes to properly center them as well.

Other brands (like Ford/Chevy) put the weight on the lugs and plain don't fit due to a smaller hub center.

I believe GM uses a 4.56" hole, Ford a 4.77", and Dodge about a 4.9".

Ran into this with my 84 D250 and my 79 E350.

Actually less expensive to buy NEW 16" wheels than it is to buy 16.5" tires! Last I saw those were $210 a pop with no guarantee how old they were.

At the boneyard look for any Dodge with dually wheels till 1993. 1994+ will NOT fit!

If you had 8.75/16.5 225/75/16 will be about the same.

 

It's not a dually, fortunately, just single wheels out back and no clearance for duals built into the utility bed.

Budd

 

I'll take a 392 Hemi for my old Ramcharger and give it a try!