97 Rim cracked
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97 Rim cracked
I need a new rim as this one on my 97 is cracked and local scrappers are saying they don't have any. I need one ASAP. 
What other Ford rims fit? I know there was a stud size change in the later years?
What other Ford rims fit? I know there was a stud size change in the later years?
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1993-2003 E150s could have used that wheel. Its 100% interchange before the e150s became E250s with lighter springs in late 03. Its usually described as a '9 pocket alloy, 15x7' or something similar. You need the one that accepts a center cap, not the cheaper exposed lugnuts kind.
The Hollander interchange number is 560-03147A.
Ebay has a grunchload of them listed. Getting one shipped to Canada might be a bit tricky.
Action Parts lists it as 5060-04029028.
The Hollander interchange number is 560-03147A.
Ebay has a grunchload of them listed. Getting one shipped to Canada might be a bit tricky.
Action Parts lists it as 5060-04029028.
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Had thought '92-'96 used essentially same wheel on E150, early being painted 'argent' & later w/turned aluminum face. Then '97-'03 continued same look, but had different stud spacing. May be confused w/F150 wheels? Please advise.
Last fall I happened upon what seemed a preposterous scene. One of my "local scrappers" was filling an enormous roll off container w/good used alloy wheels for recycled aluminum value! Presume this was industry trend. No wonder "they don't have any" now.
Of course in the short term Plain Jane Econoline steel wheels/spares fit.
Last fall I happened upon what seemed a preposterous scene. One of my "local scrappers" was filling an enormous roll off container w/good used alloy wheels for recycled aluminum value! Presume this was industry trend. No wonder "they don't have any" now.
Of course in the short term Plain Jane Econoline steel wheels/spares fit.
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Til 03 they were running 5x5.5. In 97 the F150 changed to metric, the E-series held on till they upgraded the chassis in 03.
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Just recalled something that might make you want to triple check.
Adjusting "1993-2003 E150s could have used that wheel" to include 1992, doesn't cover it.
There are 2 different early wheels that fit & might be called "9 pocket alloy". They're NOT a "cheaper exposed lugnuts kind". Argent paint w/exposed lugnuts appear to be exclusive to '92. For '93 & '94 they got turned aluminum faces.
The big cover, hiding the lugnuts, didn't start until '95 model.
There are 2 different early wheels that fit & might be called "9 pocket alloy". They're NOT a "cheaper exposed lugnuts kind". Argent paint w/exposed lugnuts appear to be exclusive to '92. For '93 & '94 they got turned aluminum faces.
The big cover, hiding the lugnuts, didn't start until '95 model.
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I found a set of rims but the specs do not seem right to me. Is the bolt pattern and offset correct for 97 E-150?
- Wheel Diameter: 15.00 in / po
- Wheel Width: 8.00 in / po
- Bolt Pattern1: 5-139.7 mm
- Bolt Pattern 2: NA
- Hub Bore: NA
- Offset: -5.00 mm
- Backside Spacing: NA
- Max Load: 2500 lb
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I found a set of rims but the specs do not seem right to me. Is the bolt pattern and offset correct for 97 E-150?
- Wheel Diameter: 15.00 in / po
- Wheel Width: 8.00 in / po
- Bolt Pattern1: 5-139.7 mm
- Bolt Pattern 2: NA
- Hub Bore: NA
- Offset: -5.00 mm
- Backside Spacing: NA
- Max Load: 2500 lb
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I found a replacement set of near new aftermarket rims for a descent price next Monday. They are being polished tomorrow.
Eagles, Series 058 - RWD/SUV Truck - Eagle Alloy Wheels
Eagles, Series 058 - RWD/SUV Truck - Eagle Alloy Wheels
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I found a replacement set of near new aftermarket rims for a descent price next Monday. They are being polished tomorrow.
Eagles, Series 058 - RWD/SUV Truck - Eagle Alloy Wheels
Eagles, Series 058 - RWD/SUV Truck - Eagle Alloy Wheels
And it seems like aftermarket clear coats are never as good as the factory clear coats; I prefer factory silver painted/powdercoated rims for durability in the long haul. Just checked and the Eagle wheels are made in the US (I hope) by American wheel corporation which has been around since the 60's at least. They recommend polishing with an abrasive polish every 2-3 weeks and using a wheel sealant. In other words, these wheels will be a new hobby for you. I personally am not looking for new hobbies and would go factory.
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I have a guy here that will polish and seal the wheels for $40, once in spring and once in late fall. he does all the trucks in the area and they look new after he is done.
Then the Mothers Powerball will do the touch-ups when needed.
Then the Mothers Powerball will do the touch-ups when needed.
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My '02 E150 has those same alloy wheels, and they are getting a bit of corrosion bleeding under the clear coat where wheel weights have been, but that's after 9 years of Michigan winters and no extra care. They still look fine; the van is not perfect but after a wash it looks really good, maybe only a few years old.
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Odd turn of events?
Couldn't find 1 extremely common wheel ASAP.
So wait a week to shell out for an entire set of extraordinarily uncommon wheels, the polishing & remounting.
If 1 of those aftermarket babies gets "cracked" you could find yourself Out of the Pan & Into the Fire?
They remind me of the old FORD forged aluminum alloys from the 70's.
Couldn't find 1 extremely common wheel ASAP.
So wait a week to shell out for an entire set of extraordinarily uncommon wheels, the polishing & remounting.
If 1 of those aftermarket babies gets "cracked" you could find yourself Out of the Pan & Into the Fire?
They remind me of the old FORD forged aluminum alloys from the 70's.
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