DIY wheel center

[thebearded1]

Are 16” wire wheels 5” bolt circle? I have 5 of them.

If they are Ford wire wheels they are 5 on 5.5" bolt circle. I have a pair of 16" wires and 17" wires that were on the car when I bought it. The previous owner was using adapters on the rear (4.5" to 5.5") to run the wire wheels but they looked bad cuz the adapters made the wheels stick out too far. Eventually I would like to drill out the rear axles and drums for 5.5"

 

[thebearded1]

When I mentioned maybe selling the tires and just getting some 16" wheels for the front I was referring to some solid steel wheels.

 

[Neshkoro]

What’s the need to go with 5.5 bolt circle wheels? They are not near as easy to find as 4.5 bolt circle wheels. 4.5 is standard Ford and Dodge.

 

[thebearded1]

What’s the need to go with 5.5 bolt circle wheels? They are not near as easy to find as 4.5 bolt circle wheels. 4.5 is standard Ford and Dodge.

Because I am running early Ford hydraulic drum brakes up front. 5 on 5.5 also allows me to run ford wire wheels.