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What is the bolt circle measurement for the '36 Standard "5 on 5" hub/drum? It looks to me like a 4 1/4" circle, but I am not sure, and a 4 1/4" circle is not kin to any other 5 on 5 that I know of. Is this one more area of "Standard Only" criteria?

Thanks

As far as I know you are correct in your measurement. I did some checking with a wheel and tire shop and they thought maybe some european cars used the 4 1/4 inch circle.

I did not persue it any further but am always on the lookout for wheels with the 4 1/4 inch ciircle.

Maybe someone else has more info and can help you.

Some models of Jaguar, Ferrari and Volvo have the same PCD, but I don't know which years or if the backspacing works on a Standard.

33-36 Standard series Chevys do indeed have a 4 1/4 inch bolt pattern. No other American car that I know of has ever used this pattern. These cars will almost always have their own wheels when you find them. If not, they will have wheels with filed out holes to make them fit. When cheap used 17" tires were scarce and others were able to change wheels to use 16" or 15" tires, Chevy Standard owners were stuck with no options.
BTW... 6inarowgogo, I am confused by your use of "5 on 5". That, to me, means 5 bolts on a 5" circle. Therfore, the subject bolt pattern would be 5 on 4 1/4. Does this make sense?

Longtime 35 Standard owner
Mike

Thanks for the replies,

And, yes, MIke, "5 on 5" makes no sense in this context. "5 on 4 1/4" is the correct description. My error.

GA, short time '36 Standard, (and lovin' it), owner

Certain "new wave" Mercedes Benz models also used this 4 1/4 X 5 bolt pattern. I believe the metric equivelent is 410 MM dia bolt cirle. The **** T bird with independent reat suspension also uses this pattern as well as other smaller contemporary **** products.
If one were to desire "vntage" solid wheels, say 16" or 15", Mopar used a very close bolt pattern that, with a bit of judicious filing, could be made to fit the Standard Chev. (Not recommended)
Also, "after market" solids were available before WW-2. Pretty rare today, though. I have seen only two sets, One on a 34 Std Phaeton owned by VCCA menber Ken Robinson, Los Gatos, Ca. and one on a 34-35 Std coupe regularly parked near Stockton College in the mid 1950's. But then, I have let a sheltered life.
M.Bancroft VCCA #4849

Valiant & Dart Mopar have that pattern. Older Mopar use 4.5" circle with stud like Buick with 5" circle.