Posted by Dan Shockley on Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 10:17PM :
In Reply to: 7.5" tires on 9" rims posted by David Sherman on Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 8:24PM :
900 16's go on 6.5" wide wheels
750 16's go on 5.5" wide wheels
The problem with mounting a 750 16 on a 6.5" wheel is the size of the lockring. After much heated debate, it is common accepted that this is not a safe practice.
The good news is that the 5.5" wheels used on early power wagons and WWII 1/2 tons are in relatively strong supply.
Good luck,
Dan