'65 scout 80 wheel size recommendations

[rethnor]

Our '65 has been in the shop for the last 3 years or so getting the engine and transmission rebuilt, and well lots of other parts as well. We're hoping to get it back soon. One thing we need now are rims and tires. For those that have done the disc brake conversion, what size rims are you running?

 

[maynard]

Our '65 has been in the shop for the last 3 years or so getting the engine and transmission rebuilt, and well lots of other parts as well. We're hoping to get it back soon. One thing we need now are rims and tires. For those that have done the disc brake conversion, what size rims are you running?View attachment 19659

Welcome to the community!
While I have to let someone else with knowledge answer your question, I just wanted to welcome you and say that you have an awesome Scout!
Maybe @Colton_Scout80 @6-ScoutFamily @OleScout or @Scout800 can help you…

 

[J Alynn]

Our '65 has been in the shop for the last 3 years or so getting the engine and transmission rebuilt, and well lots of other parts as well. We're hoping to get it back soon. One thing we need now are rims and tires. For those that have done the disc brake conversion, what size rims are you running?View attachment 19659

Welcome to the community

 

[cyure]

Welcome to the community!
While I have to let someone else with knowledge answer your question, I just wanted to welcome you and say that you have an awesome Scout!
Maybe @Colton_Scout80 @6-ScoutFamily @OleScout or @Scout800 can help you…

Love the Scout! Another person who may be able to help is @Tuff66

 

[OleScout]

Our '65 has been in the shop for the last 3 years or so getting the engine and transmission rebuilt, and well lots of other parts as well. We're hoping to get it back soon. One thing we need now are rims and tires. For those that have done the disc brake conversion, what size rims are you running?View attachment 19659

Hope you’re able to share more pictures in the future! I’m not sure if you’re running the original Dana 27 axles or if they’ve been upgraded. If they have been, the first step is to identify which axles are currently installed, as Dana 44s are a common upgrade. The original wheel bolt pattern is 5x5.5 (5x139.7mm), and these Scouts originally ran 15-inch wheels. Of course, you have flexibility with wheel and tire sizes depending on the suspension and chassis modifications.

I should also add that binderplanet.com or IH Parts American fourms are really helpful for those early Scouts

 

[rethnor]

Hope you’re able to share more pictures in the future! I’m not sure if you’re running the original Dana 27 axles or if they’ve been upgraded. If they have been, the first step is to identify which axles are currently installed, as Dana 44s are a common upgrade. The original wheel bolt pattern is 5x5.5 (5x139.7mm), and these Scouts originally ran 15-inch wheels. Of course, you have flexibility with wheel and tire sizes depending on the suspension and chassis modifications.

I should also add that binderplanet.com or IH Parts American fourms are really helpful for those early Scouts

Thanks for the feed back. I reached out to super scout specialists and asked what room size their brake kit would require, they say a 15" rim would work.

As far as I know it's all stock, so dana 27. We don't have many pictures since it hasn't been running in a long time. We're excited to get it back soon.

I removed the engine about 5 years ago and these are the most recent pictures. It's a slow process but I think we've got a unique vehicle on our hands, even for a scout.