52 F1 Bolt Circle
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Peterborough, Ontario
52 F1 Bolt Circle
Hi again, there is alot of info out there on what wheel fits what. I have a 52 F1 and I measure the bolt circle as 5.5 inches, this is measured from the back side of hole #1 to the center of hole #3. From articles I have read the bolt circle of this truck should be 5.0 inches, whats up with that. I want to get some wheels for my truck but I am only in the research stage, as I have no money to buy.
Am I measuring wrong or is my truck different.
Thanks
Am I measuring wrong or is my truck different.
Thanks
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Peterborough, Ontario
Well my measureing tape is not made out of rubber, I looked at a this site, thats when I got confused.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ial_Swaps.html
5 X 5 ? " lug pattern is a "truck" bolt pattern, 5 X 4 ? " is a "car" bolt pattern.
I guess the question mark is variable.
Thanks
https://www.ford-trucks.com/article/...ial_Swaps.html
5 X 5 ? " lug pattern is a "truck" bolt pattern, 5 X 4 ? " is a "car" bolt pattern.
I guess the question mark is variable.
Thanks
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 2
From: Midland, Texas
There is a wingding in the shape of the little square behind the number that seems to represent the 1/2" when it was presented for publication on the web. This can happen and does happen. Sometimes the keystroke from one font does not translate.
Reading below the reference to bolt patterns there is a sequence of numbers that has a 1 and a little square, then 2.00", then a 2 with a little square. Does this make any sense?
editorially, himmelberg
Reading below the reference to bolt patterns there is a sequence of numbers that has a 1 and a little square, then 2.00", then a 2 with a little square. Does this make any sense?
editorially, himmelberg
Trending Topics
Marmon-Herrington Man
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,984
Likes: 444
From: Central Illinois
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Peterborough, Ontario
Thanks for clearing that up, now if I was looking for some steel rims that would fit my 52 what years are the same. I have found some off a 80's van and over the phone they appear to be the same bolt circle.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,511
Likes: 1
From: peyton, colorado
Ford used the 5 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern on the 1/2 ton trucks from 48 to 96, with a few exceptions. It's the same as older CJ Jeeps and Wagoneers. Still lots of good wheel choices, especially if you're wanting steel.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
From: Peterborough, Ontario
Thanks, I am wanting to get some wider steel rims, blast them and paint them with some nice trim rings and hub caps. They would look good with some 60 series tires.
I was thinking the bolt circle changed somewhere along the line on the trucks.
I was thinking the bolt circle changed somewhere along the line on the trucks.
