Wheels on 1963 Ranchero

October 20, 2006 8:29 PM

What was the original size wheels/tires that came on the 1963 Ford Ranchero? Thanks in advance!
posted by drleary to Travel & Transportation (6 answers total)

A Ford dealer probably has the specs and if not I would contact Ford customer service directly.
posted by caddis at 10:42 PM on October 20, 2006

I think the stock tire size was 6.5x13. Note the "I think." Not sure a Ford dealer is going to even know what a Ranchero is, but undoubtedly there are specialists out there. There seem to be a lot of Falcon enthusiast sites, I'm sure they'd have the answer.
posted by maxwelton at 10:45 PM on October 20, 2006

I have a book out in my garage that will have the answer and will post the answer tomorrow if no one else has posted the info for you. Though I doubt it matters on the Ranchero (unless the K series 289 and BW T-10 4 spd were available that early in the ranchero), engine size and transmission type may affect the answer, so what are you running in it? And is it a 4 bolt or 5 bolt lug pattern?
posted by buggzzee23 at 11:32 PM on October 20, 2006

Response by poster: It's a straight 6 170, with a 4 wheel bolt pattern
posted by drleary at 9:05 AM on October 21, 2006

Response by poster: Oh yeah, it's a 3 speed.
posted by drleary at 9:07 AM on October 21, 2006

Best answer: Followup:

I just received an email from "Lazy Eats Tapes" pointing me at http://www.tocmp.com/catalogs/MotorWheels1964/MotorWheelsCatalog19491964/index.html

That answers my question perfectly. Thank you very much sir.
posted by drleary at 8:17 PM on October 30, 2006