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hexafamily · 06-27-2004, 08:42 AM

Have a chance at a set of custom wheels from a Ford truck. Besides the fact they are from a Ford, Does anyone know the bolt pattern for these (ie. 5 x 5)? I am interested in putting these on my '72 2 wheel drive.
Thanks
Don

**Palf70Step** · 06-27-2004, 08:54 AM

5 bolt wheels for chey trucks are 5x5, I think F@rd are 5x4.5, but I know the 5 bolts don't interchange. Most 6 bolts wheels will, but seems alll the 5 bolts have different bolt spreads.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-27-2004, 09:00 AM

Ford 5 lug wheel's will not fit chevy.... Unless the are unilug

ChevLoRay · 06-27-2004, 09:54 AM

Waaaaaaait a minit!

Would you believe that some Ford trucks used the old standard 5 on 5.5 inch, while others used the passenger car patterns, 5 on 4.5 inch?

I had an '83 F-100 (last year for them). I had to replace the brake calipers. My NAPA store sold me a set that literally fell out of the mount. It was obvious that they were not correct. I had already taken the cores in, but went back and a comparo showed them to be different. Later, I took my VIN to the local dealership and they rattled off a buncha stuff that shoulda been standard on my truck. However, my F-100 had F-150 suspension stuff, yet only had a 4600GVW. It should have had the small brakes and the passenger car wheel bolt pattern. So, make sure you know what you have.

But, to answer your question, like has already been done, GM uses different patterns than FoMoCo. It is possible that the 8-lug wheels will interchange, but I don't know that to be fact.

LONGHAIR · 06-27-2004, 10:56 AM

If they are from a Ford truck they should be 5 on 5 1/2" bolt circle. They will not fit the Chevy though.
8 lug patterns are the same for Chevy, Ford and Dodge........and aftermarket wheels will all fit any of them, BUT the factory wheels will not. The center holes are different sizes. The aftermarket wheels have a larger (universal) hole.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-27-2004, 12:12 PM

The late model Ford 8 lug pattern is different than GM and Dodge now also, so they will not interchange. A buddy of mine purchased some used 8 lug eagle wheels and was told that they would fit all 8 lug trucks. Turns out they were on a late model Ford which has a larger diameter bolt pattern. Not only did they not fit, but they werent even close..... So beware what used wheels you buy. This set back my buddy $700.00 and must now try to sell tho wheels and tires. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

hexafamily · 06-27-2004, 12:36 PM

Thanks all, its what I figured, but just wanted to check.
Don

06-27-2004, 08:42 AM	#1
hexafamily Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lee's Summit MO 64086 (Kansas City) Posts: 128	Will These Wheels Fit? Have a chance at a set of custom wheels from a Ford truck. Besides the fact they are from a Ford, Does anyone know the bolt pattern for these (ie. 5 x 5)? I am interested in putting these on my '72 2 wheel drive. Thanks Don __________________ Thanks Don '57 Chevy Nomad '70 Buick GSX '72 Cheyene (Boys' truck)

06-27-2004, 08:54 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	5 bolt wheels for chey trucks are 5x5, I think F@rd are 5x4.5, but I know the 5 bolts don't interchange. Most 6 bolts wheels will, but seems alll the 5 bolts have different bolt spreads. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-27-2004, 09:54 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Waaaaaaait a minit! Would you believe that some Ford trucks used the old standard 5 on 5.5 inch, while others used the passenger car patterns, 5 on 4.5 inch? I had an '83 F-100 (last year for them). I had to replace the brake calipers. My NAPA store sold me a set that literally fell out of the mount. It was obvious that they were not correct. I had already taken the cores in, but went back and a comparo showed them to be different. Later, I took my VIN to the local dealership and they rattled off a buncha stuff that shoulda been standard on my truck. However, my F-100 had F-150 suspension stuff, yet only had a 4600GVW. It should have had the small brakes and the passenger car wheel bolt pattern. So, make sure you know what you have. But, to answer your question, like has already been done, GM uses different patterns than FoMoCo. It is possible that the 8-lug wheels will interchange, but I don't know that to be fact. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-27-2004, 12:12 PM	#6
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	The late model Ford 8 lug pattern is different than GM and Dodge now also, so they will not interchange. A buddy of mine purchased some used 8 lug eagle wheels and was told that they would fit all 8 lug trucks. Turns out they were on a late model Ford which has a larger diameter bolt pattern. Not only did they not fit, but they werent even close..... So beware what used wheels you buy. This set back my buddy $700.00 and must now try to sell tho wheels and tires. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-27-2004, 12:36 PM	#7
hexafamily Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lee's Summit MO 64086 (Kansas City) Posts: 128	Thanks all, its what I figured, but just wanted to check. Don __________________ Thanks Don '57 Chevy Nomad '70 Buick GSX '72 Cheyene (Boys' truck)

06-27-2004, 09:00 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Ford 5 lug wheel's will not fit chevy.... Unless the are unilug

06-27-2004, 10:56 AM	#5
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	If they are from a Ford truck they should be 5 on 5 1/2" bolt circle. They will not fit the Chevy though. 8 lug patterns are the same for Chevy, Ford and Dodge........and aftermarket wheels will all fit any of them, BUT the factory wheels will not. The center holes are different sizes. The aftermarket wheels have a larger (universal) hole.



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