Notices
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Fat Fendered and Classic Ford Trucks

Different rim?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:37 PM
  #1  
imlowr2's Avatar
imlowr2
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,005
Likes: 2
From: Santa Clarita
Different rim?

I know the Ford F-100 came with a 5 lug 5.5 inch pattern. I was wondering if there are any other model vehicles with the same lug pattern that the wheels and tires will fit? I heard dodge will fit to?
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 09:53 PM
  #2  
Homespun91's Avatar
Homespun91
More Turbo
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 682
Likes: 0
From: Peoria, IL (more or less)
Other Ford light truck wheels will fit as well- up through '96, I believe. I have '92-'96 Ford five spokes on mine-don't look too bad & were low buck. Mike
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 10:12 PM
  #3  
Fomoko1's Avatar
Fomoko1
Moderator
20 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 97,637
Likes: 2,012
From: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
Some Lincoln cars as well maybe Mercury cars, Ford vans.
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 10:40 PM
  #4  
halfdone's Avatar
halfdone
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 426
Likes: 0
From: Queanbeyan Australia
As I understand it:

AMC - Jeep (5 Bolt) 42-89
Chrysler 8 cyl and wagon 46-89 + Imperial 54-66
Ford 2 ton vans and all F100 and Bronco
ALL Ford '40 through '48
All Ford pickups untill mid 90's
International Scout
Lincoln all 52-60
Mercury all 39-51
Suzuki Samurai 86-89

A good link is www.teufert.net/wheels/bolt-pat.htm but like all good information sources it is sometimes wrong!
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 10:43 PM
  #5  
halfdone's Avatar
halfdone
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 426
Likes: 0
From: Queanbeyan Australia
Woops that link went strange on me: www.teufert.net/wheels/bolt-pat.htm

Should have mention for clarity those are US models, down here in Australia it's a different (shorter) list.
 
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2004 | 10:44 PM
  #6  
halfdone's Avatar
halfdone
Senior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 426
Likes: 0
From: Queanbeyan Australia
I give up.......how do I type a link without it getting butchered?
 
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:08 AM
  #7  
dangus's Avatar
dangus
Junior User
20 Year Member
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 51
Likes: 1
From: Vancouver Island
Usually just a link in the form http://www.etc.com at the beginning works for me , but this particular link just won't display correctly for me either...
http://www.teufert.net/wheels/bolt-pat.htm
http://www.teufert.net/wheels/bolt-pat.htm
First instance is gibbled, second one is OK. WTF?
 

Last edited by dangus; Sep 3, 2004 at 12:18 AM.
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2004 | 09:22 AM
  #8  
imlowr2's Avatar
imlowr2
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,005
Likes: 2
From: Santa Clarita
There are a few websites with bolt patterns. It appears that there are not too many choices with the 5.5 bolt pattern. Ford vans, early trucks, The suzuki samurai (boy that's a winner) some dodge durangos. Now I know why people change to the 4.5 pattern. Nicer rims and more choices in custom rims are available.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

 Brett Foote
story-4

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

 Brett Foote
story-9

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 3, 2004 | 11:33 PM
  #9  
DS02F250's Avatar
DS02F250
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,440
Likes: 0
From: Ventura County, CA
IMLOWR2,

What kind of rim are you looking for: a stock remake? vintage aftermarket? or one of the new(er) wild n crazy styles? What size: 15", 16", 17", 18", 20", 22", or ??? What size tires are you considering?

What I did when I was shopping aftermarket rims (and I believe I exhausted my search on ALL styles out there!), was go to various wheel manufacturer's websites and looked at their styles. If I saw something that caught my eye, I'd click on the picture and usually it'd take me to all the info about the various sizes, bolt patterns, offsets, etc info. Some websites even ask you to input that same info then it'll search it's inventory and show you matches in their product line(s).

Cragar, American Racing, Centerline...et al have websites, so have some fun with it and browse around a little and see what your options are!

Good luck!
Butch n Me
 
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 09:17 PM
  #10  
imlowr2's Avatar
imlowr2
Thread Starter
|
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,005
Likes: 2
From: Santa Clarita
DS, I'm not really sure what style I'm going with. Not even sure as to the size, 15,16,17. I know I don't want to go over 17's. I personally like the old style smoothy and paint the inside rim the color of the truck. My wife likes the Billet style rims, Coddington, Budnik, etc. I like them too, but a set rims cost about as much as the truck is worth. LOL.... I have the fake centerline looking type on it, but it just doesn't look right with the classic style of the 56. The torque twist II by American rims are always nice, however everyone and their mother is running them on their street rod, trucks, etc. It's a tough choice. I've been searching magazines and seeing what looks nice. Hate to spend a chunk of change and be stuck with something that doesn't look good. Thanks for the advice. With the 5.5 lug pattern, it really limits you having custom rims.
 
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 09:55 PM
  #11  
DS02F250's Avatar
DS02F250
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,440
Likes: 0
From: Ventura County, CA
The "chrome smoothies" are a good rim to represent the era of truck. They are pretty affordable vs. most other styles, and they come in 5.5 lug patterns in 15X7 and 15X8.

Daryl
 
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2004 | 10:53 PM
  #12  
mr4speedford's Avatar
mr4speedford
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 2,156
Likes: 5
From: Akron Ohio
Steelies! Doesn't matter if it's stock or aftermarket ones, they'll look the best! Paint them the color of the truck or a white/contrasting color and a set of trim rings with new hubcaps and your set! Price, stockers are hard to find, but they are out there. www.wheelvintiques.com www.stocktonwheel.com and others have nice steelies. Another nice thing, unlike most wheels, steelies never go out of style, even in 20 years they will be cool. Best at giving my opinion, -4speed
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Farmtwin
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
2
Mar 21, 2006 10:31 PM
hammerdn
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
1
Feb 25, 2005 03:00 PM
jwtimme
1966 - 1977 Early Broncos
2
Apr 21, 2004 07:48 PM
uncle jessie
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Mar 5, 2004 05:12 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:11 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE