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steve-cook · 03-27-2013, 04:05 AM

What was the factory rim size and back spacing on a 1938 Ford wide five rim? and how would that compare to the 5x5 1/2 rim of the 39 Ford

steve-cook · 03-27-2013, 06:05 PM

What about correct 1938 tire size anyone possibly know

TonyM · 03-27-2013, 06:51 PM

1938 and 1939 rims are the same;
standard for 85hp passenger car was 16 x 4 (68-1015-A).

Tire size is 6.00 x 16 for both 1938 and 1939

TonyM · 03-27-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by steve-cook

What was the factory rim size and back spacing on a 1938 Ford wide five rim? and how would that compare to the 5x5 1/2 rim of the 39 Ford

According to the EFV-8C/A 1938 - 1939 Ford book, the 5.5 x 16 was 81AS-1015 and not standard equipment.

The 16 x 4 (68-1015-A) is standard for 85hp car.

steve-cook · 03-27-2013, 07:52 PM

What I was trying to determine is if there is any back spacing difference between the 1938 wide five wheel and the 5-5 1/2 wheels I guess 1940 was the first year not 1939 I assumed the change followed the changeover with hydraulic brakes

Lawson Cox · 03-27-2013, 08:40 PM

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38 & 39 carried the same size tires if that is what you are driving at.

03-27-2013, 04:05 AM	#1
steve-cook Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 87	1938 Ford factory rim size and back spacing What was the factory rim size and back spacing on a 1938 Ford wide five rim? and how would that compare to the 5x5 1/2 rim of the 39 Ford

03-27-2013, 06:05 PM	#2
steve-cook Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 87	Re: 1938 Ford factory rim size and back spacing What about correct 1938 tire size anyone possibly know

03-27-2013, 06:51 PM	#3
TonyM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Hammond, Illinois Posts: 2,786	Re: 1938 Ford factory rim size and back spacing 1938 and 1939 rims are the same; standard for 85hp passenger car was 16 x 4 (68-1015-A). Tire size is 6.00 x 16 for both 1938 and 1939

03-27-2013, 07:52 PM	#5
steve-cook Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 87	Re: 1938 Ford factory rim size and back spacing What I was trying to determine is if there is any back spacing difference between the 1938 wide five wheel and the 5-5 1/2 wheels I guess 1940 was the first year not 1939 I assumed the change followed the changeover with hydraulic brakes

03-27-2013, 08:40 PM	#6
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 1938 Ford factory rim size and back spacing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 38 & 39 carried the same size tires if that is what you are driving at. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".