Recently I bought some Ford-issued 15x7" (5x5.5" pattern) white (also in grey)wagon steel wheels, the kind that use the 3-screw factory chromed or black center caps (common also in all aluminum rims in 80's-96). While searching for some beauty rings for these, I found one of these same rims in 15x8" (has the 3-screw holes for the center caps) but I could not find the Ford marking in it.
I am curious as to whether Ford ever offered these 15x8" factoy rims in full sized Broncos? I know they offered the late aluminum 10-hole rims in 15X7.5" but not 15x8. Anyways, I would love to know if they were available to start looking for them at other junkyards. While I know that I can get them aftermarket, I would prefer the factory ones to use the factory-issued center caps and beauty rings.
Thanks.
Raul

 

That I have seen....Yes...But I believe they were only available on the EB models.

 

Every spare I've ever had for my Bronco's was the steel grey wheel with the center cap mounting holes in it. They were available grey, white and chromed in some years. Don't ask me which model year(s).

 

BillyBob: Thanks for confirming the fact that 15X8" were indeed available from Ford.

greystreak: Did you have the 15x7" (most common and plentiful in white, argent or chrome as you mention) or the "rare" 15x8" (according to BillyBob only available or found in Eddie Bauer models)?

I was reading some old threads, and apparently there may have been also some Ford-issued 15x10" (I honestly doubt this). Anyways, I am really interested in further confirmation that 15x8" were Ford-factory available, and in what models and years (other than the EB Broncos). Maybe some 4x4 trucks?
Raul

 

My 89 EB has the 15 X 8 argent style steel sweels and I have been looking for the beauty rims with the double red stripe and can't find them anywhere. Anyone have any ideas ? I have literally tried almost a hundred different internet stores and can only find them in the chrome without the red stripes.

 

Suprebepro,

Now that you mention it, they probalby are the 15x7 which if you measure them they are actually 15x7.5. But more to the point, I doubt they are x8's.

As an afterthought, since they are steel wheels, a good wheelwright should be able to widen the rims for you should you ever want to get the stock look but wider tires under it.

 

FORD made a 15x8 wagon wheel in the 70's, but are different from the newer style. On the outside of the wheel the "spokes" are welded all the way around to the "rim". Think they only came in white, with no rings,and only on Bronco's.Do not quote on this though.

 

I went to the junkyard this weekend, and sure enough, I confirmed that Ford made 15x8" (not 15x7.5") argent-color wagon steel wheels (apparently only available in EB edition Broncos). I found one of these rims, but unfortunately it had welding damage (they had used it to prop-up cars at the junkyard). The backspacing was about 4-4.5", which is the same on the 15x7" steel wheels. It is very noticeable that the extra inch was added to the outside of the rim (will need extra wide beauty rims). Pretty good looking if you ask me. Now I have to find me at least two of them to put wider tires on the rear of my truck (I figure they will take 10.5" or 275mm wide tires easily). I am also looking for the beauty rims with the double red stripe, but have only found the plain looking ones (I bought two in stainless steel for $1.00).

Raul