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Old 04-10-2006, 10:22 AM
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Older vs newer ford truck wheels, do they interchange?
Hi Guys,
I have a 93 Ford Lightning & was wondering if the newer lightning bolt pattern will interchange with mine ? Or how I can I use the newer wheels on the older truck ?
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Old 04-10-2006, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Don49
Hi Guys,
I have a 93 Ford Lightning & was wondering if the newer lightning bolt pattern will interchange with mine ? Or how I can I use the newer wheels on the older truck ?
thanks,
Don
In most cases you can usually find adapters to fit other bolt patterns - I come across this alot putting other manufacturers rims on my VW's, such as Porsche, BMW & Mercedes rims.

Hope that sheds a little light - I have yet to do anything like this on my truck.
 
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Old 04-10-2006, 10:48 AM
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They are not the same bolt pattern.
Pre 97 = 5x5.5"
97-03 = 5x135mm(5.31")
04 up = 6x135mm

Editted to correct 04 up
 
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ok, thanks guys
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Originally Posted by kingfish51
They are not the same bolt pattern.
Pre 97 = 5x5.5"
97-03 = 5x135mm(5.31")
04 up = 5x135mm
04 & up are 6 lug x 135mm
 
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Originally Posted by Doo2theSea
04 & up are 6 lug x 135mm
Your right. That is what I meant to type. Will edit. A case of brain and fingers not connected.
 
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Your right. That is what I mweant to type. Will edit. A case of brain and fingers not connected.
LOL - I know all about it - I often have many brain farts
 
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Old 04-13-2006, 08:16 AM
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Thread Size of the Lightning 5x135mm studs
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know what thread size the newer lightning 5x135mm lugs are & if they are flat or tapered where they contact the wheels. I found a guy who can make adapters to use the newer 5x135mm wheels on the older lightning with the 5x5.5" bolt pattern, but need to get this info to have them built.
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Don
 
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