OE Wheel Dimensions
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OE Wheel Dimensions
Hi all, I'm sure this information is covered in another thread, I was unable to find an answer via the search function but if anyone has a link it would be much appreciated. My question is, I know that the factory wheels on my '79 F150 2WD have a 5"x5.5" lug pattern, but what is the factory wheel backspacing and hub bore? I just want to get a set of 15" summit racing black steelies and I want to get the order right the first time. Any help will go a long way, thanks.
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Sorry do not know your answer all I use are 8 on 6 1/2 rims.
Sorry do not know your answer all I use are 8 on 6 1/2 rims.
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I recall OEMs are 15x6 with zero offset (3-inch BS). Hub bore is 86.7 mm (3.41 inches).
Sure...I have Wheel Vintiques Series 62 in 15x8s with 4-inch BS (or zero offset). Hub bore is as stated above.
By deduction, backspacing is typically one-half the specified wheel width for 2wd rigs.
Sure...I have Wheel Vintiques Series 62 in 15x8s with 4-inch BS (or zero offset). Hub bore is as stated above.
By deduction, backspacing is typically one-half the specified wheel width for 2wd rigs.
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I recall OEMs are 15x6 with zero offset (3-inch BS). Hub bore is 86.7 mm (3.41 inches).
Sure...I have Wheel Vintiques Series 62 in 15x8s with 4-inch BS (or zero offset). Hub bore is as stated above.
By deduction, backspacing is typically one-half the specified wheel width for 2wd rigs.
Sure...I have Wheel Vintiques Series 62 in 15x8s with 4-inch BS (or zero offset). Hub bore is as stated above.
By deduction, backspacing is typically one-half the specified wheel width for 2wd rigs.
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Btw, contact Wheel Vintiques directly to verify they still carry the Series 62 in 5x5.5 for Fords. Someone said a few months back that they stopped production.
If you do get a set, verify that they are indeed 5x5.5 because the first pair I got were mis-boxed... the box matched the PNs I ordered but the content was a 5 on 5 Chevy wheel
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The "Mistake" wheel. Note that the humps next to the bolt holes are squarish...:
The correct wheel. Note that humps are triangular:
And it has the Ford oval...
If you do get a set, verify that they are indeed 5x5.5 because the first pair I got were mis-boxed... the box matched the PNs I ordered but the content was a 5 on 5 Chevy wheel
.The "Mistake" wheel. Note that the humps next to the bolt holes are squarish...:
The correct wheel. Note that humps are triangular:
And it has the Ford oval...
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