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Old 02-13-2024, 09:37 AM   #1
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Any ideas where I could pick up two 15" rims that fit a 54 mercury- 4 1/2x5
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Bob,

The MERC wheel was 5 1/2" wide whereas the FORD wheel was 5" wide. Both same lug pattern.

The PN was MB 1015-BP
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Did not know that
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I'm watching out for you ...

Measure yours just to make sure.
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Appreciate that
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I'm watching out for you ...
Measure yours just to make sure.
Wheel measurements to make note of, other than the bolt circle and center hub hole diameter...
Don't assume all the original looking wheels on an existing old car are the same, they may not be.
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