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I'm new to this site, but what I've read so far has helped me out quite a bit! My question is what is the correct size rims that my vehicle should have? I have a 1942 to 1946 shop manual and it lists 16 inch. Did they change to 15 inch in 1947? Also how do you tell the difference between a passenger car rim and a truck rim? My vehicle is a 1947 Chevy Stylemaster 2 Door town sedan.
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Dens Chevys 1927 Speedster 1928 coupe 1941street rod 1947Fleetline 4 door 1949 1/2 ton Pickup (sold) 1954 210 4 door 1972 Monte Carlo 2003 Corvette convt..
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Well, first, since the car is new to you, you need to make sure what you are asking about is still stock/original to your car. You said you have 15" rims, are they 6 lug as that is what is original. Or, have they been changed at some point in time to five lug? In 1948 Chevrolet offered 15" rims as a option.
As to difference between car/truck '41/'48 I believe they are the same? If not, GENE will correct me..
Russell #38868
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You may want to start by getting the correct shop manual...Russell is correct,reveiw the manual to get a good understanding of the originality of your car...Certainly a good place to start...If your car is new to you there could be many, many modification you would never be a wear of
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The 41-48 16" car wheels are 4" wide and, like you, I think the p/u for those years are the same. The p/u went to 4-1/2" x 16 sometime in the early/mid 50s. They would still work just fine in my opinion if you happen to run across a set of them.
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1946 Chevy 3100 1/2 Ton Pickup Purchased 11/18/17 Sold 9/20
1948 Chevy Fleetmaster Coupe, Purchased 6/20/2010
1965 Chevy ll 350 Purchased Feb 2021. 3-speed Saginaw Hurst Floor Shifter 3.08 Rear End
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