Will these wheels fit?

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Will these wheels fit?

Littlebeefy
I’ve been looking for some old slots to put on my 84 Bronco XLT. My understanding is that a 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern would work and ANY old truck wheels (prior to 96) will fit if they have this bolt pattern. Coming from a Porsche background, that completely blows my mind. I would expect that there would be a variety of offset/backspacing measures for wheels at a given size, but what I don’t know about Fords could fill many books, so I’m just not sure.

I found a set of OEM slots that are 15x10 and 5 on 5.5. Here is a picture:



Here is what I know:
Require 3/4" length lug nut w/washer for a 1/2"x20 stud size.
Fit early Ford, Dodge and International pickups
Reverse mount (what does that mean?)

In the pic you can see that the center hole is pretty big so I don’t think I need to get that measured. If I do need to get it measured, what bore size is correct for my fitment? Should I be concerned about confirming backspacing and if so is it supposed to be 3.5” for 10” wide wheels?

Thanks
Chad
LittleBeefy aka Chad

“Dot Doitall”: 1984 Bronco XLT
460 (C8VE), Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4, ZF5, NP205, D44HP solid axle, 4.56
urban assault vehicle

"Bebe": 2022 Bronco Badlands 2dr
2.7l, Sasquatch, Iconic Silver, Black Marine-grade interior, hard-top

"Celeste": 1979 Porsche 928
4.5l K-jet, 5-sp, S4/GTS brakes, LSD, Pasha interior
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

myrl883
Those should fit. Ford's wheels are not hubcentric, so the center hole diameter isn't important. Check tire clearance to make sure that offset isn't a problem. Also, on 1985 and earlier trucks, check for caliper clearance - some wheels don't clear the calipers if they're 8" or wider.
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1981 F100 Flareside - Black, 302-4V Roller/AOD
1986 F150 Flareside - Medium Fire Red 302/AOD
1989 F150 Standard Cab 4x4 - Dk Shadow Blue 302/AOD
1993 F350 4x4 Crew Cab - 7.3 IDI/ZF-5
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

66gtk
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Those are NOT OEM wheels.  There are no provisions for the center caps.  Many aftermarket versions of this wheel style are out there.
'83 F150 XL Shortbox California
302 (EEC-III), AOD, 3.55 - stock original drivetrain
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

Littlebeefy
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Thanks Myrl883. I'm having flashbacks to trying to fit phone dial wheels over Porsche S4 brakes. That's a real-life nightmare.

I'd like to avoid clearance issues but I have to have the wheels shipped, so I would need to request the measurements. What would I need to have the seller measure? Is it an issue with the width of the inside of the wheel or is it a problem with the offset that occurs? If it's offset, can that be resolved with a small spacer?
LittleBeefy aka Chad

“Dot Doitall”: 1984 Bronco XLT
460 (C8VE), Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4, ZF5, NP205, D44HP solid axle, 4.56
urban assault vehicle

"Bebe": 2022 Bronco Badlands 2dr
2.7l, Sasquatch, Iconic Silver, Black Marine-grade interior, hard-top

"Celeste": 1979 Porsche 928
4.5l K-jet, 5-sp, S4/GTS brakes, LSD, Pasha interior
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Littlebeefy
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66gtk - You are right. They are not Ford OEM. What I meant is that they are original Ansen wheels from back in the day, not new copies. Thanks for keeping me honest so no one is misled.
LittleBeefy aka Chad

“Dot Doitall”: 1984 Bronco XLT
460 (C8VE), Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4, ZF5, NP205, D44HP solid axle, 4.56
urban assault vehicle

"Bebe": 2022 Bronco Badlands 2dr
2.7l, Sasquatch, Iconic Silver, Black Marine-grade interior, hard-top

"Celeste": 1979 Porsche 928
4.5l K-jet, 5-sp, S4/GTS brakes, LSD, Pasha interior
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

Littlebeefy
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66gtk - What do you mean that there are no provisions for center caps? Treat me like I'm stupid; I'm sure you know way more than me.
LittleBeefy aka Chad

“Dot Doitall”: 1984 Bronco XLT
460 (C8VE), Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4, ZF5, NP205, D44HP solid axle, 4.56
urban assault vehicle

"Bebe": 2022 Bronco Badlands 2dr
2.7l, Sasquatch, Iconic Silver, Black Marine-grade interior, hard-top

"Celeste": 1979 Porsche 928
4.5l K-jet, 5-sp, S4/GTS brakes, LSD, Pasha interior
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1986F150Six
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

Littlebeefy
Thanks 1986F150Six. These are my current wheels:



It has the old school center caps similar to your second picture, but without the 3 screw holes.

Will these caps work with the old Ansen slots?
LittleBeefy aka Chad

“Dot Doitall”: 1984 Bronco XLT
460 (C8VE), Edelbrock Pro-Flo 4, ZF5, NP205, D44HP solid axle, 4.56
urban assault vehicle

"Bebe": 2022 Bronco Badlands 2dr
2.7l, Sasquatch, Iconic Silver, Black Marine-grade interior, hard-top

"Celeste": 1979 Porsche 928
4.5l K-jet, 5-sp, S4/GTS brakes, LSD, Pasha interior
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

Angelo Voltura
They should.
1978 F150 351W
1979 F150 "410M"
1979 F100 302
1979 F250 400
1987 F150 300
1990 F150 302
1991 F150 300
1995 F150 (1985 clip swapped) 300
1997 F250 351W
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

scbill
These were on my 83 when I got it, was told they are Bronco...Caps screw on the wheels, you may can find a center cap that clips on the lugnuts like the 90s Ranger/Explorer.


1983 F100 XL 300, 6 cyl, aod, long bed
1961 E100 pickup, 289,C4
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Re: Will these wheels fit?

Angelo Voltura
scbill wrote
These were on my 83 when I got it, was told they are Bronco...Caps screw on the wheels, you may can find a center cap that clips on the lugnuts like the 90s Ranger/Explorer.


Those are factory ones, that's why they have the screw in caps.

You can drill and tap the aftermarket ones to accept them.
1978 F150 351W
1979 F150 "410M"
1979 F100 302
1979 F250 400
1987 F150 300
1990 F150 302
1991 F150 300
1995 F150 (1985 clip swapped) 300
1997 F250 351W