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Wheels and tires

Big Slim

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I currently have 15” black fake bead lock steelies and 35” tires. Tires are weather checked and looking for new ones but have to think about rims now too. I’m not a fan of the black wheels. The new style wheels just don’t look right and want something keeping classic look. My old one had 16” chrome steel wheels and looked pretty good. Any suggestions on wheel and size that looks good on the bronco. Seems like a lot of tires are now more available in large rim sizes. I like the look of more tire than rim. Anything not black can be considered.
 

Yeller

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My current favorite. Jegs rally wheel. I cut a 4” hole in the caps for the front hubs and they are 15x8 with 33x12.50’s and are 5x5.5 bolt pattern
 

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demesauce

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Shaver Lake, CA
My current favorite. Jegs rally wheel. I cut a 4” hole in the caps for the front hubs and they are 15x8 with 33x12.50's and are 5x5.5 bolt pattern

Dammit. I was gonna say some classic mags, but now I think those are my favorite. Those really look great man!!
 

Shimmy

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1977 Bronco
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Maple Valley
sounds like you'd prefer a 15" wheel. There are a few that seem pretty popular:

classic 1
classic 2
classic 3
stonecrushers
indy mags
steel smoothies (not sure they have these that'll fit 35's assuming 12.5" wide)

The classics above are available from several brands, mickey thompson, pro comp, american racing, ultra, etc.
 

fordfan

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I currently have 15” black fake bead lock steelies and 35” tires. Tires are weather checked and looking for new ones but have to think about rims now too. I'm not a fan of the black wheels. The new style wheels just don't look right and want something keeping classic look. My old one had 16” chrome steel wheels and looked pretty good. Any suggestions on wheel and size that looks good on the bronco. Seems like a lot of tires are now more available in large rim sizes. I like the look of more tire than rim. Anything not black can be considered.

I'm right along with you. The new style big bling big wheels look great on a 2021 F150, but to me they look like crap on an early Bronco. Give me vintage wheels, slots, wagon wheels, steelies, anything from the 70's and 80's, just not todays styles..
 

Yeller

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I was wrestling between these, smoothy's with the same cap, stock style with stock hubcaps or MHT slots. I picked these because 1 they were available (other steel options were all back ordered) 2 I didn't have to paint or powder coat them. I was really close to MHT slots but felt I would need to “age” them to look right. In my opinion super shiny new polished or chrome wheels look really out of place on an old truck that isn't just as shiny and polished, they need a little patina.

Even though these were not my first choice I couldn't be happier with the end result. They have some class, with just a hint of bling that makes you wonder if it was a factory option, exactly the end result I was after.
 

Scoop

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Cuchara, CO
My current favorite. Jegs rally wheel. I cut a 4” hole in the caps for the front hubs and they are 15x8 with 33x12.50's and are 5x5.5 bolt pattern

Looks good on a Jeep but too “chevy” for me! LOL

Might be OK for an LS Bronco . . . ;D
 

daddycreswell

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I'm right along with you. The new style big bling big wheels look great on a 2021 F150, but to me they look like crap on an early Bronco. Give me vintage wheels, slots, wagon wheels, steelies, anything from the 70's and 80's, just not todays styles..

I have plans of putting some slots on my new Bronco....if and when....
 

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daddycreswell

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Do they make slots for 2025 Bronco yet;D

Who knows man....... but I can only blame myself for not "having a NB" right. I haven't placed my order yet due to color decisions. That choice has been made so I will be placing it very soon. Then I can become pissed at Ford for all the problems, I feel left out not being pissed at them.
 

ep67bro

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Who knows man....... but I can only blame myself for not "having a NB" right. I haven't placed my order yet due to color decisions. That choice has been made so I will be placing it very soon. Then I can become pissed at Ford for all the problems, I feel left out not being pissed at them.



LOL!!! That is funny.;) I am on the verge of ordering one too. I may be mad at them too shortly. Still trying to figure out what package I want , it really will be more for my wife then me. My big thing was getting past the new model issues. Hopefully if we are 8 months out from delivery any little issues will be worked out by the time they actually build mine!%)
 

daddycreswell

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LOL!!! That is funny.;) I am on the verge of ordering one too. I may be mad at them too shortly. Still trying to figure out what package I want , it really will be more for my wife then me. My big thing was getting past the new model issues. Hopefully if we are 8 months out from delivery any little issues will be worked out by the time they actually build mine!%)

At this rate we might be be getting in on the all new redesigned model they do every 4-5 years. I'm really leaning toward holding out for a 23, since I have a 73.
 

ep67bro

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Another vote for slots! Mine are 15x 7.5 with 33x 10.50 BFG ATs
 

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