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1978 Ford F-250 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 1978 Ford F-250.

1978 Ford F-250 tire sizes

265/75R16235/85R16.5235/80R17245/75R17265/70R17265/65R18275/65R18285/60R18285/55R20275/45R22
Bolt pattern
Other years
19741975197619771978197919801981 All 1973–2026
Fitment tables

5 trims sold in 1978

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

Ford F-250 VI Facelift

1976 – 1977 USA market 5 trims

F-250 4.9 300cid

117 hp · 4.9L I6 235/85 R16.5 12 fitments
GenerationVI Facelift 1976–1977
Power117 hp
Engine4.9L I6, Petrol
Center bore124.9 mm
PCD8x165.1
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/85 R16.516.5x6 ET10 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/75 R1616x7 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/75 R1616x7.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
235/80 R1717x6.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
245/75 R1717x6.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/70 R1717x7 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/70 R1717x7.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/65 R1818x7.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
275/65 R1818x7.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
285/60 R1818x8 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
285/55 R2020x8 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
275/45 R2222x8 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims

F-250 5.0 302cid

130 hp · 5.0L V8 235/85 R16.5 12 fitments
GenerationVI Facelift 1976–1977
Power130 hp
Engine5.0L V8, Petrol
Center bore124.9 mm
PCD8x165.1
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/85 R16.516.5x6 ET10 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/75 R1616x7 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/75 R1616x7.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
235/80 R1717x6.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
245/75 R1717x6.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/70 R1717x7 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/70 R1717x7.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/65 R1818x7.5 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
275/65 R1818x8 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
285/60 R1818x8 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
285/55 R2020x8 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims
275/45 R2222x8 ET 8x165.1–TiresRims

F-250 5.8 351cid

156 hp · 5.8L V8 235/85 R16.5 12 fitments
GenerationVI Facelift 1976–1977
Power156 hp
Engine5.8L V8, Petrol
Center bore124.9 mm
PCD8x165.1
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/85 R16.516.5x6 ET10 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/75 R16 8x165.1–Tires
265/75 R16 8x165.1–Tires
235/80 R17 8x165.1–Tires
245/75 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/70 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/70 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/65 R18 8x165.1–Tires
275/65 R18 8x165.1–Tires
285/60 R18 8x165.1–Tires
285/55 R20 8x165.1–Tires
275/45 R22 8x165.1–Tires

F-250 6.6 400cid

169 hp · 6.6L V8 235/85 R16.5 12 fitments
GenerationVI Facelift 1976–1977
Power169 hp
Engine6.6L V8, Petrol
Center bore124.9 mm
PCD8x165.1
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/85 R16.516.5x6 ET10 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/75 R16 8x165.1–Tires
265/75 R16 8x165.1–Tires
235/80 R17 8x165.1–Tires
245/75 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/70 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/70 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/65 R18 8x165.1–Tires
275/65 R18 8x165.1–Tires
285/60 R18 8x165.1–Tires
285/55 R20 8x165.1–Tires
275/45 R22 8x165.1–Tires

F-250 7.5 460cid

201 hp · 7.5L V8 235/85 R16.5 12 fitments
GenerationVI Facelift 1976–1977
Power201 hp
Engine7.5L V8, Petrol
Center bore124.9 mm
PCD8x165.1
Thread1/2" - 20 UNF
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
235/85 R16.516.5x6 ET10 8x165.1–TiresRims
265/75 R16 8x165.1–Tires
265/75 R16 8x165.1–Tires
235/80 R17 8x165.1–Tires
245/75 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/70 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/70 R17 8x165.1–Tires
265/65 R18 8x165.1–Tires
275/65 R18 8x165.1–Tires
285/60 R18 8x165.1–Tires
285/55 R20 8x165.1–Tires
275/45 R22 8x165.1–Tires
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

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