1952-59 Ford Stock Wheels 1953

Stock Wheels 1953, I know they are 15's and 4 1/2 on 5, but what is the stock width? and what are you guys running? I am planning on running the chrome reverse style wheels from Wheel Vintiques, any opinions? Thank you for any help in advance.

Blake

 

i believe them to be 6 inches.

 

The stock width is 5". It wasn't til the 60's that 6" wide x 15" were available from the factory.
Regards

 

Thanks guys, am very close to getting the new shoes for my ride, so glad I have a summit in town so I can save shipping. I will call wheel vintiques to see what route is cheeper. Can't wait to get them.

Blake

 

5.5" width, 205/75R15 will fit just fine on stock wheels. 3,600 miles and not problems.

Jim

 

Because of the shallow rear wheel wells in 1952-54 Fords you may run into a clearance problem with a reversed offset wheel.There are some vendors that have addressed that problem by offering flared quarter patch panels for the 52-54 Fords.I have 14" X 6" ET slot mags on my '54 to get them on and off on the rear I rolled the inner flanges and added shock extensions on the rear so the axle would drop enough to get the tire in and out.

 

I have 7's on my 54 mercury the back ones I have to take the bottom bolt off the shock, jackup let the air out man its a job, the front one's hit the top balljoints but not bad I need some 5's all a round So watchout what you put on!!!

 

thanks all who corrected me (and was nice about it ) .

 

The wheels I plan to be running are Wheel Vintiques 64 Series Ford-Chevy Style O.E. Chrome Wheels, I guess in 5" width. I am running 205/75-15. Oh and I don't know where but a learned a little trick for changing the back tires, put a bottle jack between the frame and the leaf spring, and presto changeO! Thank you for all the info.

Blake