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5 bolt Universal Rim that fits both Ford and Chevy trucks from the 80s/90s

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jc

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Nov 11, 2009, 12:10:19 PM11/11/09
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I can't seem to find it again, but the other day I saw a Pro Comp rim
(15x10 4"bs) that had both the 5x5.5 (ford) and 5x5 (chevy) bolt
patterns. I found this to be odd, in that most universal 5 bolt
patterns cover 4.5 and 5, and not 5 and 5.5. Which totally surprises
me at I think Dodge trucks from that era also use 5.5 as do many
Jeeps.

I can't find the rim or the page now, but does anybody know of such a
Rim?

Jeff Strickland

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Nov 11, 2009, 12:17:49 PM11/11/09
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"jc" <jo...@webdos.com> wrote in message
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Why would you seek out a universal pattern?

Just search for a rim that fits your application, and if it turns out to be
universal, then fine.


jc

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Nov 11, 2009, 12:57:08 PM11/11/09
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On Nov 11, 12:17 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <crwlrj...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> "jc" <j...@webdos.com> wrote in message

Well these were'nt exactly universal, they had both batterns under the
cover.

Why? Well, I love old trucks.. 70, 80 and early 90s. But those trucks
never love you back. My C10 cost me $1200 after months of searching.
When the engine goes I will likely not spend $1500 to rebuild it. I'm
looking at spending $1500 in Rims and tires as a real luxury item. It
would be great if they could move with me.

The old truck is parked in the front, I like to drive it around and
pretend I don't sit in an office all day. Id be surprised If I drive
the truck more than 1000 miles a year.

N8N

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Nov 11, 2009, 3:19:03 PM11/11/09
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Another option for you, see if something like a Cragar wheel with the
"unilug" system (slotted bolt holes) is available in the pattern
you're looking for.

nate

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