Dual Wheel Pattern

So I have my project running and now I need a spare tire. The 9 in out back is a 5 on 5.50 bolt pattern and the front is a disc brake set up from speedway with a 5 on 4.75. Has anyone attempted to have a machine shop drill out a rim so as to have one spare? Can it even be done? Otherwise I will have to carry two spares or take one and have a 50% of making it home.

 

There was a line of wheels that had oval holes. The bolts fit the near end for 5 0n 4 3/4 and the outer end for 5 on 5 1/2. It should work OK I guess in theory, but I woulnt trust them in rough use or high speeds.

 

When I got my 39 16 years ago, it had the same exact problem.
the previous owner had an adapter, Ford truck to Chev and carried a chev spare.

 

Any idea where I might look for these, Im aware there are duel pattern but none with this pattern.

 

Thanks for the idea, Thats what Ill do.

 

huh?

 

I use a ford alumiumn spare 16 inch tire and wheel. Have an adapter bolted to it so I have all my nuts handy. Wheel and tire a very light weight. Easy for an old guy to lift one handed.

 

Get yourself a common 6" - 7" wide Slot Mag with solid back.
14" or 15" will do the trick, just split the difference diameter-wise between front and rear tires with the spare tire size.

If you're running a locker choose a tire size close to or the same as the rear tire.
Easier on the locker and running different size front tires shouldn't create a problem as long as you have fender clearance etc.

Drill the Slot Mag for the pattern you don't have.
Strength should be sufficient.
Back in the day a few FED fuel dragsters ran a dual pattern wheel with no probs.


The pic shows the wheel you don't want.
Note the casting voids between the lug holes.


I'm looking for one more of these - 8" or 8 1/2" x 15" with about a 3" + backspace - from memory.

I'd measure, but it's 26* inside the garage so I won't head out there for a couple of hours....

 

My suggestion would be to redrill your rear axle flanges to the 4-3/4 hole pattern. Problem solved with no wierd wheels or adapters.

 

my buddy did it to a late model ford aluminum space saver .....uni lug'd one pattern and added a second pattern....

 

yes i second this motion!
chev 4 3/4 is a good pattern as wheels are cheaper sometimes as 4 1/2 seems to be the popular (desired) pattern.

 

The on this doesnt work is because the 5 on 51/2 has a HUGE center and the chevy wheel wont go on.
Just use an adapter

 

thats what i was thinkin one is chev p***enger car and the other is ford truck too much difference in PCD not to mention center size, I think an adapter will be the only way

 

i'd agree the adapter, or redrill bolt pattern on the axle.

 

Go the other way. There is a Speedway kit that uses stock 5 1/5" rotors from a 73'-93' Ford F150 pickup. Then you can use Ford & some late Dodge wheels. Call Speedway and ask? Maybe you don't need the whole kit. Free call.
Good Luck.

Lucky667