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Jul 22, 2003 | 08:02 AM

nzabka

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Is there a difference between the factory 15x7.5 alloy wheels for a Bronco versus a F150. I've been watching for some factory alloy wheels for my '85 F150 and noticed that some people advertise them as Bronco wheels and some advertise as F150. I always thought that a Bronco wheel and a pickup wheel will both have the same bolt pattern.

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Jul 22, 2003 | 09:42 AM

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Nick, I just installed a set of the 7.5" Ford alloys on my Bronco. They are the same wheels, whether they are off a F150 or Bronco. They are 5 on 5.5" lug pattern, with a 4 1/8" backspacing.

There are 2 sets on Ebay right now........

Jul 22, 2003 | 10:06 AM

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Cool. Actually, those two on eBay are the reason I asked.

Thanks for the info!!!

Jul 22, 2003 | 10:15 AM

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Hope you win one of them, Nick. There was a set yesterday that went for $130 + shipping, so they go for a fairly reasonable price.

They really improved the looks and handling on my Bronco. I don't think you'll be disappointed with them.

BTW, they are clearcoated from the factory, with what looks like powdercoat. A little wash and polish, and they will look good for years to come.

Jul 22, 2003 | 12:54 PM

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I had the seller send me more detailed pics of the set I'm eying and they showed some scratches in some of them. Do you think these scratches affect the clearcoat on them over time, or are they nothing to worry about?

Jul 22, 2003 | 09:09 PM

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Minor scratches aren't anything to worry about. It's hard to change tires on alloy wheels without them showing some wear. You may even be able to buff them out somewhat, or you might be able to touch up the clearcoat.

Mine had a couple of small chips on them that looked like where a tire iron had roughed them up. It's hard to get a perfect (used) set of these wheels, since 96 was the last year of production.