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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 07:41 AM
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I have a 1979 dodge D100, bolt pattern is 5x4.5. What other model like Ford are interchangable? I can not find wheels mine are rusty and sitting in the shop..
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&p...NzU5OWQx&hl=en
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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The bolt pattern and rim size are not the only considerations. The center bore of the wheel, load capability, and the offset of the wheel must also be considered. Most large wheel manufacturers have the data base to answer this question but unfortunately I have not found one that will give out this info. They guard this info to force you to buy their specific products.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 01:29 AM
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Are you just trying to replace some steel wheels? Mine are real rusty also and I found several places online that sell used OEM steel wheels for $45 each. This seems pretty reasonable. I liked this idea also so that I could go up a size to 15X7's and get all four in one shot.

I picked Wheel Technologies cause it's local for me but there are others. As always, even if they don't list your application, you should send them an email and tell them what your looking for. Most places only list the most popular models.

http://www.wheeltechnologies.com/wti...tatus=0&Tp=&Bc=

I don't know if junkyards are available to you where you live but that's probably the cheapest route. Be sure to take a measuring tape.
 

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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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I see 'em every once in awhile on craigslist. Got four wheels with snow tires for $100 a few months back. Now the van and the ram have finally have a spare.

The search is a pita. I actually found more wheels by searching for the tire size.

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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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ford ranger rims are 5x4.5 most any model from like 93 and up. also try jeep im pretty sure the d100 axles are the same as the dana 35 axles from the jeeps.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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jeeps have the same bolt patter but the bolts are to short to use the aluminum rims. i have not tried steel jeep rims but i do plan on doing trying some steel jeep rims with 38's to see what they look like. i have a friend with a jeep that has 38's that has a bad transmission. locally the junkyard sells rims with tires on them for $25 each which would add up to $100 per set. the junkyard will also sell you rims by them selfs for about $20.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 11:59 PM
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if you need rear shafts with the extended studs i have a set in new shape i put the stronger ones in a buddys and he gave them too me
 
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