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Don T · 07-31-2023, 06:54 PM

I have a couple of steel (original 15" were optional) on my 50 Meteor. I have too much runout on two of the rims which I believe is causing a vibration problem. I have checked into straightening them and appears my best option is to find replacement wheels. Does anyone know where I could find a chart indicating which years the Ford (or other makes) would interchange with my wheels? The rims are 15x5; 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern; 5/8" offset; 3-3/4" backspacing; and use outie dog dish caps. I was able to locate repos but it is a about $700 cdn by the time I get them here, slightly out of budget. Thanks.

Lanny · 07-31-2023, 11:17 PM

Many Ford cars from '49 to '56 should be very close to the same as your wheels.

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RalphG · 08-01-2023, 11:01 PM

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I don't know about 50 wheels but it seems by 52 they used a very common bolt pattern. I've found wheels from newer Fords, Dodge and International pickups all fit just fine if necessary. I'm still running the originals on the 52 Merc though.

07-31-2023, 06:54 PM	#1
Don T Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 93	15" x 5" rims I have a couple of steel (original 15" were optional) on my 50 Meteor. I have too much runout on two of the rims which I believe is causing a vibration problem. I have checked into straightening them and appears my best option is to find replacement wheels. Does anyone know where I could find a chart indicating which years the Ford (or other makes) would interchange with my wheels? The rims are 15x5; 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern; 5/8" offset; 3-3/4" backspacing; and use outie dog dish caps. I was able to locate repos but it is a about $700 cdn by the time I get them here, slightly out of budget. Thanks.

07-31-2023, 11:17 PM	#2
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: 15" x 5" rims Many Ford cars from '49 to '56 should be very close to the same as your wheels. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

08-01-2023, 11:01 PM	#3
RalphG Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Sask. Canada Posts: 2,424	Re: 15" x 5" rims Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I don't know about 50 wheels but it seems by 52 they used a very common bolt pattern. I've found wheels from newer Fords, Dodge and International pickups all fit just fine if necessary. I'm still running the originals on the 52 Merc though. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/user/roosty6/videos