Thread: Do you know bolt circles
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02-04-2004 12:33 PM #2
Justin,
I don't recall any post WWII Mopar having a 5 1/2 bolt circle, only 4 1/2, same as typical Ford. The 5 1/2 you seek is '48 and older Ford passenger, and full size Ford pickup up to sometime in the late '70's to mid '80's (sorry, don't have time to look it up right now).
From your list, only your first Ford listing is 5 1/2 and the Ford Bronco/pickup vehicles.
Of what you have listed the '57-59 Ford passenger cars are the narrowest at 57 1/4" flange to flange, in the 9" and the narrowest 8" would be the Maverick at 56". I don't have any experience with the American Motors stuff other than they are also 4 1/2 bolt circle. None of the ones you have listed are probably narrow enough either as I've never seen them touted as a quick solution for a narrow rear.
What is it you're trying to achieve? Are you limited to 5 1/2 by an existing wheel choice? Are you restricted to 54" by existing wheel choice offset, or body dimension limitations? If you have some flexibility in wheel or body clearance, the best choice might be the 56" Ford 8" and have the flanges and drums redrilled for the 5 1/2" circle.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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