wheel question..... answered
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wheel question..... answered
1977 F-150 4x4.
For a long time, I've carried a Ford 5 on 5.5 wheel with tire for a spare. It's a 15x5.5" wheel, even stamped 5.5 next to the valve stem. It has nice round nut holes, it looks fine, but it has a 3-1/4" hub hole.
I have the original spare that was under the tank in 1986, it too has 5.5 stamped next to the stem. It has a very cracked H78-15 tire ... and old air. I was comparing them, this original wheel has the larger 4" hub hole. I see why I likely didn't use it, some of the lug holes look like they were run under loose nuts at some time ... before 1986. Some are elongated a hair. I've had wheels on and off a few times, I know that my studs are fine.
I may have resolved this issue years ago ... and just forgot. Is the3-1/4 3-7/16" hub hole wheel gonna work on the front of my truck with Dana 44 axle and hubs?
I know, best way is try it, and I will first chance if any smidgeon of doubt lingers ... but it's like 26 out there, and it snowed all day. If you know, you know. I think it's fine.
I wish I had held onto those 15x7 eight spoke wagon wheels that got away years ago.
Update: I measured the hub, it's straight, no taper, it is right at 3-3/8" OD. The wheel with the 3-7/16" center hub hole will go over it.
For a long time, I've carried a Ford 5 on 5.5 wheel with tire for a spare. It's a 15x5.5" wheel, even stamped 5.5 next to the valve stem. It has nice round nut holes, it looks fine, but it has a 3-1/4" hub hole.
I have the original spare that was under the tank in 1986, it too has 5.5 stamped next to the stem. It has a very cracked H78-15 tire ... and old air. I was comparing them, this original wheel has the larger 4" hub hole. I see why I likely didn't use it, some of the lug holes look like they were run under loose nuts at some time ... before 1986. Some are elongated a hair. I've had wheels on and off a few times, I know that my studs are fine.
I may have resolved this issue years ago ... and just forgot. Is the
I know, best way is try it, and I will first chance if any smidgeon of doubt lingers ... but it's like 26 out there, and it snowed all day. If you know, you know. I think it's fine.
I wish I had held onto those 15x7 eight spoke wagon wheels that got away years ago.
Update: I measured the hub, it's straight, no taper, it is right at 3-3/8" OD. The wheel with the 3-7/16" center hub hole will go over it.
Last edited by tbear853; Jan 16, 2024 at 08:02 PM. Reason: I corrected hub hole dimension ............... I misread it before.
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Factory wagon wheels are really heavy, overbuilt I guess. After all they were using them on Bronco's and 4x4's. Aftermarket wheels are pretty light by comparison. I used to throw spare in box and never thought about the weather or UV's. Ask my wife how impressed she was after installing 30 some year old spare. I wasn't along for the trip. It didn't last 10 miles tied in a knot on brake line. Hey I checked tire pressure before she left.
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Factory wagon wheels are really heavy, overbuilt I guess. After all they were using them on Bronco's and 4x4's. Aftermarket wheels are pretty light by comparison. I used to throw spare in box and never thought about the weather or UV's. Ask my wife how impressed she was after installing 30 some year old spare. I wasn't along for the trip. It didn't last 10 miles tied in a knot on brake line. Hey I checked tire pressure before she left.
I can imagine. I am gonna build a cover IF I put one back in the box, both to protect it from sun, and to prevent nesting critters and leaves piling up inside. I have a still new 31" tall tire in the shed, covered up.
I did today what I should have done 30 years or more ago ... (and maybe I did)?
I measured the hub and the wheel hub hole, the hub is straight, with no taper, it is right at 3-3/8" OD so the wheel with the 3-7/16" center hub hole will go over it.
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