Availability of 15-Inch Wheels With 5-on-4-1/2-Inch Bolt Pattern

Question:

I am interested in getting four rims 15 inch 5 lug on 4 1/2 circle to use on a 41 packard which uses these rims. My question is can I attach the hubcaps which a re 9 inch dog paninch small hubcaps. The packard rims had 5 clips rivieted to the rim. Can you suggest something. Thanks

asked by: EJ R

Helpful Expert Reply:

The wheel you referenced, Dexstar 15 x 6-inch wheel # AM20504, features the 5-on-4-1/2-inch bolt pattern. These wheels also feature 3 projections around the hub area to allow a friction-fit of a hub cap like the 9-1/2-inch Americana Baby Moon # AM90086 for example.

Since these wheels are not designed for use with any specific hub cap the fit of this particular Americana part, or your original hub caps, cannot be absolutely assured.

I did go to our warehouse to measure the circle surrounding these three projections on the wheel and they do indeed fall within a 9-1/2-inch circle.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Robert P.

3/13/2020

Will these steel wheels fit my 1956 Ford Fairlane Victoria? 15 x 6 Rim-5 on 4-1/2 - Black as described.

Chris R.

3/14/2020

Our wheels like the Dexstar # AM20504 you're looking at are designed for use on trailers. This doesn't mean it can't work on your Ford Fairlane Victoria, I just don't have a way of knowing this unfortunately. Assuming the overall size and bolt pattern are correct, the biggest thing you would want to look at is its +0.5" offset to make sure this will be compatible. Older vehicles like yours do typically have a lower positive offset like this (modern vehicles would have a larger offset).