1981 Ford F-250 Wheels & Rims
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Your 1981 Ford F-250 Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, or Ranger XLT rolls on a 16x6 wheel with an 8x165.1 bolt pattern. ThreePiece.us stocks premium wheels that fit your truck perfectly, from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff. Every wheel is verified to bolt on before it ships.
Upgrade your F-250 with wheel sizes ranging from 16.5x6 all the way to 17x9, giving you options to match your style and performance needs. We handle the fitment verification so you can buy with confidence, and we ship free to anywhere in the lower 48 states.
1981 Ford F-250 Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1981 Ford F-250 (Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, and Ranger XLT trims) uses an 8x165.1 bolt pattern with a 124.9mm center bore. The truck came stock with 16x6 wheels. You can upgrade to larger sizes including 16.5x6, 16x7, 16x8, 16x9, 17x8, 17x8.5, and 17x9—all in square fitment, since this truck doesn't run staggered sizing.
Since your F-250 only accepts the 8x165.1 bolt pattern, verify any wheel carries this specification before ordering. The hub-centric bore measures 124.9mm; if a wheel's center bore exceeds this, use hub-centric rings to ensure proper centering. Moving to wider offsets or more aggressive setups risks contact with fenders and suspension components, so choose your offset carefully to keep things fitting safely.
Every wheel we carry for your F-250 bolts on cleanly and ships free to the lower 48 states. Check out our in-stock selections from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff—all verified to fit your truck.
1981 Ford F-250 Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 8x165.1 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your truck, while the 124.9mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this truck with 16x6 wheels at a +null offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
9/16 UNF
Torque Spec
140 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1981 Ford F-250 Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6 | -11 to +20 | 235/85R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 16.5x6 | -11 to +20 | 8.75-16.5, 8.00-16.5, 9.50-16.5 | — |
| 16x7 | -11 to +20 | 235/85R16, 225/75R16, 215/85R16 | — |
| 16x8 | -11 to +20 | 235/85R16, 265/75R16, 285/70R16 | — |
| 17x8 | -11 to +20 | 265/70R17, 32/11.50R17, 33/10.50R17 | — |
| 17x8.5 | -11 to +20 | 265/70R17, 32/11.50R17, 32/12.50R17 | — |
| 16x9 | +1 to +19 | 285/70R16, 31/10.50R16, 31/11.50R16 | — |
| 16x9 | -11 to +null | 285/70R16, 31/10.50R16, 31/11.50R16 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 17x9 | -11 to +null | 265/70R17, 32/11.50R17, 32/12.50R17 | 1. Check fitment, possible clearance issues |
| 17x9 | +1 to +19 | 265/70R17, 31/10.50R17, 31/12.50R17 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Ford F-250
- Fuel Forged — FF12, FF19, FF41
- Fuel 1PC — Maverick, Assault, Blitz
- Method Race Wheels — MR305, MR701
- American Racing — AR924, VN507
- Heritage Wheel — Bushido, Ebisu
Complete Your 1981 Ford F-250 Build
- Ford F-250 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Ford F-250 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Ford F-250 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Ford F-250 brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers