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texas webb · 03-12-2012, 06:53 PM

I may have a dilema.I bought a pair of wheels from a hamb ad here in Texas and they measure 5 1/2 center to center not edge to center so they are 5 on 5&3/4 best I can judge.Supposedly 34-35 packard rims,Can any thing be done via a welded ring on the back to drill the proper lug spacing?These rims are bent spoke and look just like 35 wires but thicker steel and 5&1/2 wide.Thanx for any help.I was planning to use these on the rear for my AV8 project.

B-O-B · 03-12-2012, 08:15 PM

Think you are measuring wrong. Never heard of measuring edge of hole to center of hole. If they measure 5 1/2" they should fit unless the backside of the rim won't go over your brake drum. I usually measure left side of the left hole to left side of right hole or center to center.

texas webb · 03-12-2012, 08:36 PM

Thanx,B-O-B.I"ve always thought it was left side of stud to c/l 3rd stud.They seem to be 5 on 6" and dont fit ford hubs.

JM 35 Sedan · 03-12-2012, 09:00 PM

When all else fails to answer your question, just see if they will fit a drum with a 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern.

Randy in ca · 03-12-2012, 09:17 PM

You were measuring correctly to get an approximation of the bolt circle diameter. A center to center measurement will only work if you have an even number of studs, not with 5 studs.

texas webb · 03-12-2012, 09:22 PM

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JM 35 I checked with my drums,no go.Randy, thats how I measured thanx.

jimTN · 03-13-2012, 06:21 AM

If they are Packard, you should be able to sell them very easy and buy several sets of bent spoke KH wheels.

texas webb · 03-13-2012, 07:13 AM

Yeah,Jim.Found out they are 30"s Buick.I"m searching for adapters,the"re nice wheels.Thanx to all,Webb.

Bassman/NZ · 03-13-2012, 03:02 PM

I doubt adapters are going to be available. If you are set on using them, the solution is to drill a new stud pattern in your hubs/drums.

03-12-2012, 06:53 PM	#1
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	WireWheel Fit Question I may have a dilema.I bought a pair of wheels from a hamb ad here in Texas and they measure 5 1/2 center to center not edge to center so they are 5 on 5&3/4 best I can judge.Supposedly 34-35 packard rims,Can any thing be done via a welded ring on the back to drill the proper lug spacing?These rims are bent spoke and look just like 35 wires but thicker steel and 5&1/2 wide.Thanx for any help.I was planning to use these on the rear for my AV8 project.

03-12-2012, 08:15 PM	#2
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: WireWheel Fit Question Think you are measuring wrong. Never heard of measuring edge of hole to center of hole. If they measure 5 1/2" they should fit unless the backside of the rim won't go over your brake drum. I usually measure left side of the left hole to left side of right hole or center to center.

03-12-2012, 08:36 PM	#3
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: WireWheel Fit Question Thanx,B-O-B.I"ve always thought it was left side of stud to c/l 3rd stud.They seem to be 5 on 6" and dont fit ford hubs.

03-12-2012, 09:00 PM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: WireWheel Fit Question When all else fails to answer your question, just see if they will fit a drum with a 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

03-12-2012, 09:22 PM	#6
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: WireWheel Fit Question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) JM 35 I checked with my drums,no go.Randy, thats how I measured thanx.

03-13-2012, 06:21 AM	#7
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: WireWheel Fit Question If they are Packard, you should be able to sell them very easy and buy several sets of bent spoke KH wheels.

03-13-2012, 07:13 AM	#8
texas webb Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 636	Re: WireWheel Fit Question Yeah,Jim.Found out they are 30"s Buick.I"m searching for adapters,the"re nice wheels.Thanx to all,Webb.

03-13-2012, 03:02 PM	#9
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: WireWheel Fit Question I doubt adapters are going to be available. If you are set on using them, the solution is to drill a new stud pattern in your hubs/drums.