1949 or 1950 wheels

[F.M.G.]

Does anyone know the spec. on a 1949 or 1950 car wheel. I know they were 15, 5 0n 4.5, but dont how wide are and what the back spacing was. Thanks , Mike

 

[truckdog62563]

They are 15" x 5", 5 lug x 4.5" pattern, Ford part #8A-1015D and Kelsey-Hayes #31509. It is shown to have .620" of positive offset and has what K-H called an "RB" center which has the "outie" hub cap nubs. That offset figure calculates out to 3.12" of backspacing. Stu

 

[MN Stumpjumper]

Did any of those cars have 16" wheels? I've seen some advertised, claimed they were for those year cars.

 

[Cecil/WV]

I think the '49 deluxe might have had 16" wheels.

 

[truckdog62563]

Yes. Listed for station wagons during '49 to '51, but certainly available for any model, was a 16" x 4.5" having the 5 x 4.5" pattern. Ford part #8A 1015C, K-H #31369. This is then also listed for passenger cars starting in '52. Stu

 

[fordy_nine]

The 16" x 4.5" wheel was standard equipment on base model cars in 1949 and 1950 for sure. That was known as Deluxe in 1950 (but not 1949)....Bob L

 

[proxie35]

The 49 Custom & Deluxe had 16"x4.5 The 50 Deluxe had 16" 4.5 & the 50 Custom had
15" . Sherrel

 

[MN Stumpjumper]

Thanks for the info!