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39Jack · 10-30-2014, 06:20 PM

I have a very late 47 Woodie delivered in 48 That has 15" wheels. The previous owner claims that the original owner said that the wheels were optional and had never been replaced. Has anybody else seen this...??? Thanks....39 Jack

Vic Piano · 10-30-2014, 06:26 PM

Merc & Lincoln had 15" wheels so, most likely you could have the dealer install them in place of the 16" wheels. Out of curiosity, what size tires are on the 15" wheels?

39Jack · 10-30-2014, 06:30 PM

Thank You Vic : It was delivered with 670/15's...39Jack

johnny · 10-30-2014, 08:08 PM

was the spare tire also 15 and if so the covers would also have to be larger.

39Jack · 10-30-2014, 10:38 PM

Johnny Thanks: Yes the spare tire cover is larger. I didn't think about that and that would seem to verify the story....39Jack

mercman from oz · 10-31-2014, 12:51 AM

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As the same year Mercurys came standard with 15", having the Dealer change the the Ford wheels over from 16" to 15" sounds completely plausible. Dare I say it, but on the other side of town, you could specify optional 15" wheels on your 1948 Chevy, the ones with 6 studs. Most chevs ca,e with the standard 16" wheels. Chevrolet also offered a Full Wheel Cover for these 15" Accessory Wheels at a time when most cars came with the Dog Dish Hubcaps.

Vic Piano · 10-31-2014, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 39Jack

Thank You Vic : It was delivered with 670/15's...39Jack

You might consider going with a 7.10x15, that was the size tire that Wagons and Convertibles came equipped with (at least in '52 to '54).

10-30-2014, 06:20 PM	#1
39Jack Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 31	15" Wheels on a late 47 Woodie ? I have a very late 47 Woodie delivered in 48 That has 15" wheels. The previous owner claims that the original owner said that the wheels were optional and had never been replaced. Has anybody else seen this...??? Thanks....39 Jack

10-30-2014, 06:26 PM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 15" Wheels on a late 47 Woodie ? Merc & Lincoln had 15" wheels so, most likely you could have the dealer install them in place of the 16" wheels. Out of curiosity, what size tires are on the 15" wheels? __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-30-2014, 06:30 PM	#3
39Jack Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 31	Re: 15" Wheels on a late 47 Woodie ? Thank You Vic : It was delivered with 670/15's...39Jack

10-30-2014, 08:08 PM	#4
johnny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: London On, Can. Posts: 377	Re: 15" Wheels on a late 47 Woodie ? was the spare tire also 15 and if so the covers would also have to be larger.

10-30-2014, 10:38 PM	#5
39Jack Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 31	Re: 15" Wheels on a late 47 Woodie ? Johnny Thanks: Yes the spare tire cover is larger. I didn't think about that and that would seem to verify the story....39Jack

10-31-2014, 12:51 AM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,368	Re: 15" Wheels on a late 47 Woodie ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As the same year Mercurys came standard with 15", having the Dealer change the the Ford wheels over from 16" to 15" sounds completely plausible. Dare I say it, but on the other side of town, you could specify optional 15" wheels on your 1948 Chevy, the ones with 6 studs. Most chevs ca,e with the standard 16" wheels. Chevrolet also offered a Full Wheel Cover for these 15" Accessory Wheels at a time when most cars came with the Dog Dish Hubcaps.