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1982 Ford F-250 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 8x165.1 on every 1982 trim.

Tires for the 1982 Ford F-250

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 7.50xR16 standard on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 7.50xR16
  2. 215/85R16 Best-rated optional on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/85R16
  3. 235/85R16 Best-rated optional on 5 trims
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Trims sold in 1982
5
Generation
VII

5 trims sold in 1982

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Ford F-250 VII

1980–1986 5 trims
F-250 3.8 +4 variants 110 hp · 3.8L V6 7.50x R16 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 4.9, 5.8, 6.6

Generation
VII · 1980–1986
Power
110 hp
Engine
3.8L V6, Petrol
Center bore
124.9 mm
Bolt pattern
8x165.1
Thread
1/2" - 20 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 7.50xR16 Wheels 16x6 ET12.7 · 8x165.1 · 124.9 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
7.50x R16Rim 16x6 ET12.7 8x165.1–
215/85R16Rim 16x6 ET12.7 8x165.1–
235/85R16Rim 16x6 ET12.7 8x165.1–
What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1982
5
Generation
VII
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