I found a 1948 F2 out in the sticks. The guy who owns the land said I could have it if I came and got it. My problem is that it has no wheels. I see that it has an 8 bolt lug pattern. Will any Ford 8 bolt pattern fit it or do I need something from the era? I'm kind of new at this but I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks

 

Yes any ford 8 bolt wheel will work up to the late 90's. I think dodge and chev even used the same pattern.

 

Make sure the center hole is large enough to clear the hubs. The rear hubs especially.

 

One ton van and pickup non dually wheels have that nice big center hole as they go over a Dana 60 rear.

 

I switched from 17" wheels (2-piece) to 16" steel wheels from a 80's era F-250. I like the look and they were cheap ($25 each).

I believe that wheels from an F-250 or F-350 will work, any of the years up through'98, after which they went metric (170 mm). The wheels must be 8 lug on a 6-1/2" bolt circle. The hub hole is 4-3/4" diameter minimum, and the backspace (wheel mounting plane to inner edge of wheel) is 4-1/8". Also check that they will clear your brake drums. I know that C**y used the same hole pattern, but had a smaller center hole, which will not fit over your rear hubs.

 

Thanks for the help guy's. I appreciate it.