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David Conwill · 01-16-2012, 03:28 PM

Fords used 16-inch wheels from '35 to '39 (and on to '48), but in the years you listed, only the 1935 wires directly interchange with Model A wheels; in 1936-1939 Ford used a 5 on 10.25 (or 10.50, I can't remember) "Wide Five" bolt pattern. Seventeen-inch wheels date from 1933 and 1934.

-Dave

01-16-2012, 03:28 PM	#35
David Conwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bennington, Vermont 05201 Posts: 118	Re: Why the 16 inch wheels? Fords used 16-inch wheels from '35 to '39 (and on to '48), but in the years you listed, only the 1935 wires directly interchange with Model A wheels; in 1936-1939 Ford used a 5 on 10.25 (or 10.50, I can't remember) "Wide Five" bolt pattern. Seventeen-inch wheels date from 1933 and 1934. -Dave __________________ ~~1961 Falcon Futura~~ ~~1962 Falcon Deluxe~~ Model T parts collector; gowjob aspirant.