1981 Ford F-350 Custom Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: Custom, Ranger, Ranger Lariat, Ranger XLT
Shop Wheels for 1981 Ford F-350 Custom
The 1981 Ford F-350 Custom, along with the Ranger, Ranger Lariat, and Ranger XLT, rolls on a 16x6 stock wheel with an 8x165.1 bolt pattern. We carry premium wheels from Carolina Forged, Vision, WELD Off-Road, American Truxx, Black Rhino, Fuel 1PC, American Racing, and Tuff that fit your truck perfectly. Every wheel is verified to bolt on before shipping free throughout the lower 48 states.
Upgrading your F-350 Custom's look is easier than ever with our extensive fitment options ranging from 16.5x6 up to 18x8. Whether you prefer classic styling or modern performance aesthetics, our selection delivers the right wheel for your truck. All our offerings are guaranteed to fit your eight-lug setup, and we cover shipping at no extra charge across the continental United States.
1981 Ford F-350 Custom Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 8x165.1 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your truck, while the 123.9mm 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
105 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1981 Ford F-350 Custom Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6 | +null to +25 | 7.50-16, 235/85R16 | — |
| 16.5x6 | +null to +25 | 8.00-16.5, 8.75-16.5, 9.50-16.5 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +null to +25 | 215/85R16, 235/85R16 | — |
| 16x7 | +null to +25 | 235/85R16, 265/75R16, 31/10.50R16 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +null to +25 | 235/85R16, 265/75R16, 31/10.50R16 | — |
| 16x8 | +null to +25 | 235/85R16, 265/75R16, 31/10.50R16 | — |
| 17x8 | +null to +25 | 235/80R17, 245/75R17, 265/70R17 | — |
| 18x8 | +null to +25 | 275/65R18 | — |
| 17x8.5 | +null to +25 | 265/70R17, 245/75R17, 31/10.50R17 | — |
| 18x8.5 | +null to +25 | 275/65R18 | — |
| 17x9 | -7 to +30 | 265/70R17, 32/11.50R17, 32/12.50R17 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Ford F-350
- 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-350 Custom Build
- Ford F-350 suspension upgrades — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Ford F-350 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Ford F-350 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Ford F-350 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








