1968-1969 Ford and Mercury - OEM steel wheels

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OEM steel wheels

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Forum Name: 1968-1969 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1968-1969 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: OEM steel wheels

Posted By: CS68Torino
Subject: OEM steel wheels
Date Posted: 07-May-2024 at 2:42PM

Anyone know what the backspace dimension is for original steel wheel 14x7’s (with hubcaps)?

Was it 4”?

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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 09-May-2024 at 12:19PM

Are you sure they are 14x7? The parts catalog only lists 14x6. The 6" wide wheels usually had a 4" backspace, the 7" was 4.25". They don't list a 14x7 until 1970.

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Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

GTS.org Admin

Posted By: CS68Torino
Date Posted: 10-May-2024 at 5:10PM

I’ve read a few articles about 68 and 69 Torino’s and the wheels were listed as 14x7

Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 11-May-2024 at 6:28AM

As I said, the Fords parts catalog does not list any 14x7 wheels. I would think it's a pretty reliable source.

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Vince

1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car

GTS.org Admin