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Old 01-16-2024, 02:25 PM   #15
truckdog62563
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Default Re: Are these “widow maker” wheels?

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These GMC/Chevy 3/4 and one ton wheels are much safer than the Ford widow maker 17s. If you look up the page to the posted Firestone rim chart, these wheels have the three piece Firestone “AR” rim pictured there. They were produced with both 5” and 6” rim widths. Stu
After posting the above it hit me that there is a hiccup that would limit the use of these wheels. So I’ll add a qualifier. These wheels have a 4 5/8” center hole which won’t clear a stock Timken 51524 rear hub. They work fine on a front hub. The stock Ford has a 4 13/16” center hole. Stu
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