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Is there anyway to convert 6 lug 16in wheels to 5 lug 15in on a 41 spl dlx ?
Thanks in advance
Dave C
Dave Coffey
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Backyard Mechanic
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I have 6 hole 15inch wheels on my '52 pickup. They were from a '54 pickup. And I have radial tires on the front wheels. The radials greatly improve the steering factor. With the original 16 inch wheels and bias tires the truck was almost undriveable and the 15 inch wheels take the original hub caps from the '52 16 inch wheels.
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ChatMaster - 6,000
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Dave, Sure, Just get you some 49 or 50 rear axles and front hubs. Charlie 
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Changing the front wheel radius will upset the wheel alignment by putting the king pin axis line outside of the actual turning point.
I have done the reverse (13" wheel where a 12" came off) and it made a major difference to the steering, I put the 12" wheels back on.
Tony
1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire
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