15" x 5" rims

[Don T]

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]

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



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[RalphG]

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.