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1996 Ford F-250 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 8x165.1 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 Ford F-250

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

  1. 215/85R16 Best-rated standard on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/85R16
  2. 235/85R16 Best-rated optional on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 235/85R16
  3. 7.50xR16 optional on 5 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 7.50xR16

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Trims sold in 1996
5
Generation
IX

5 trims sold in 1996

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 IX

1992–1997 5 trims
F-250 4.9 +4 variants 148 hp · I6 215/85R16 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 5.0, 5.8, 7.3TD, 7.5

Generation
IX · 1992–1997
Power
148 hp
Engine
I6, Petrol
Center bore
124.9 mm
Bolt pattern
8x165.1
Thread
9/16" - 18 UNF
Check price on Amazon · 215/85R16 Wheels 16x7 ET6 · 8x165.1 · 124.9 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/85R16Rim 16x7 ET6 8x165.1–
7.50x R16Rim 16x7 ET6 8x165.1–
235/85R16Rim 16x7 ET6 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 1996
5
Generation
IX
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