brack
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Post by brack on Jun 20, 2005 21:54:56 GMT -3
I have a 89 wrangler and was given a set of American Racing wheels that had come off of a ford ranger 4wd. Everything I saw said that they had the same bolt patterns. Well the wheels do not appear to fit. The bolt holes line up but the wheels do not seat all the way on. Anyone have any input on this. It would be appreciated.
Thanx
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Post by chrometj on Jun 21, 2005 4:46:25 GMT -3
5x4.5 is the wrangler bolt pattern, do the lugs not line up? or the wheel just wont go on...there could be too much backspacing
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 21, 2005 9:23:01 GMT -3
I am with chrome-dome! Both vehicles have 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern. are they 14" wheels, lots of rangers had 14" wheels. also, ford explorer 95-01 wheels fit
crown vic, mustang wheels fit (not all mustang wheels, the cobra R's will run on springs) mazda MX6, RX7's 91-94, and the best, 300M wheels will fit, from experience, they look stupid cause of the back spacing but they fit! Now they are on my friends lowered explorer.
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Post by JeepFan555 on Jun 21, 2005 9:50:56 GMT -3
You're friends with someone who has a lowered explorer?
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Post by J.T.Woody on Jun 21, 2005 9:55:10 GMT -3
Measure the center hole in the wheel.
Also, look for a small insert placed around the edge of the center hole.
I had a set of American Racing aluminum rims. I bought a set of "hub centering rings" that are placed in the center hole of the wheel so that the rim fits snug on the hub. This way, the same wheel can be used on multiple vehicles.
Hope this helps.
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Post by dsgray16 on Jun 21, 2005 11:00:52 GMT -3
You're friends with someone who has a lowered explorer? thats what i was thinking....  |
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 21, 2005 11:41:00 GMT -3
A little know fact about me, I also love lowered trucks, heck I like any type of Motorsports! Not into that whole honda, acura, import thingy though.
I appreciate any type of vehicle modification, even if it is not done in my personal taste, I have respect for the person who spends time and money on modifying any vehicle, honda's to Yugo's, lifted jeeps to lowered trucks!
P.S. I also have a chevy truck that I will be lowering in time.
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Post by dsgray16 on Jun 21, 2005 12:09:43 GMT -3
im just busting your balzz you know that
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 21, 2005 12:12:56 GMT -3
im just busting your balzz you know that I know, and it felt good! |
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Post by brack on Jun 21, 2005 12:29:36 GMT -3
The rims are 15" 5x4.5 pattern. There are no spacers on the rims. It appears that the center hole is just a c-hair to small. The bolts line up perfectly.
Brack
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Post by jps4jeep on Jun 21, 2005 12:40:19 GMT -3
use a rasp to slowly and evenly clean out some of the material from the back of the rim. working at a 45 degree angle. If they are aluminum, don't worry, if black, tape off and re-paint the bare metal surface
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Post by dsgray16 on Jun 21, 2005 13:30:59 GMT -3
"the center hole is just a c-hair to small"
LMAO
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Post by brack on Jun 21, 2005 21:42:18 GMT -3
I meant the wheel!!!!!
LOL LOL
Brack
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