rotors & wheels

Discussion in 'Technical' started by FoMoDave, Feb 27, 2006.

  1. FoMoDave

    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    For those of us that have done a disc swap using Granada rotors ,what wheels are you using. Aftermarket or OEM. It seems most wheel companies do not list the size of the center hole. I wanted to use 15x8 styled wheels but was told they will not fit.
     
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    I have 15x8 on mine....as long as they have 4 1/2 lug pattern, You can modify the center...I would!
     
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    bmcdaniel Senile Member

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    I found out the hard way about the center opening after I put discs on the front. Got a flat tire on my way to Roundup last year and my old spare didn't fit over the disc's larger hub. Never had a problem with the 15x8 Cragers not fitting though.
     
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    Aftermarket rims are going to fit without issue.
    It's the stock stuff that you have to worry about.
    I know 72 and earlier use small hubs, and that 74 up use large.
    Don't know about 73.
    I am swapping in small lug discs off a 68 Fairlane so I don't have that issue.
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    any 5 on 4 1/2 disc rim will fit. the "disc" is what gives you the big hole.
    ...frank...:bouncy:
     
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    I don't mean to argue,
    much.... ;)
    It is the bearing size.
    My 72 drum rims won't fit my 75 drums or my 74 discs (large bearing spindles), however my 72 drum rims will fit my 68 Fairlane/69 Stang discs (small bearing spindles).
    Dave
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    I have a set of 68 GT rims that I had to put on a lath and turn the centers bigger. It wasent much, something like 1/8" total.
     
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    FoMoDave Maverick Owner

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    Thanks to all who responded. I will probly go with aftermarket wheels. I thought all Rangers had discs. I realy wanted to use repro styled wheels in 15x8 because I found them for $145ea. .Maybe I can find some Keystone Classics in the right size??
     

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