What size rims are on a 1940 Ford?

The size of the rims on a 1940 Ford can vary depending on the specific model and any modifications that have been made. However, based on the search results, it seems that the original wheel pattern for a 1940 Ford is 5 on 5.5 inches. Additionally, the 1940 Ford Deluxe was equipped with 16-inch pressed steel wheels.
It’s worth noting that many rodders and hot rod enthusiasts use a set of mid-1950s F-100 rims on their 1940 Fords. These rims come in a 15-inch size and have a 5 on 5.5-inch bolt pattern.
Ultimately, the choice of rim size for a 1940 Ford may depend on personal preference and any modifications that have been made to the vehicle.

What were the specs of the 1940 Ford?

Ford offered just two engines for this particular automobile lineup. A 136 cubic-inch in-line six-cylinder had a 2.6-inch bore and 3.2-inch stroke. The compression ratio was 6.6-to-1 developing 60 horsepower and 94 foot-pounds of torque. The more popular engine was the 221 cubic-inch flat-head V-8.

What is the difference between a 1939 and 1940 Ford?

The ’39 versions don’t have windwings in the doors and the ’40 does, and the windshield wipers on a ’39 mount above the windshield while a ’40 has them mounted in the cowl.

What size wheels are on a 1940 Ford pickup?

Re: Tire size for 1940 Standard V8
You most likely have 4×16″ rims. There are some wider rims with the old Ford 5 x 5 1/2 pattern or you can have wheels made.

What size are my factory rims?

One way to determine the rim size for your vehicle is to look at the alphanumeric tire size code located in the owner’s manual, driver’s side door jamb, or inside the glove box door. Look for a code like P215/65 R15 95H.

What is the difference between the 1940 and 1941 Ford pickup?

Fords for 1941 were much more modern with a wide body that nearly covered the running boards. The front and rear fenders were still pronounced, but were now integrated more into the body and the headlights were pushed all the way up and out over the front wheels.

What size are stock Ford wheels?

Stock wheel Sizes: 17×7.5 – 24×12.0. Custom wheel Sizes: 17×10.0 – 24×9.5. Tire Sizes: 245/70 R17 – 285/35 R24.

What bolt pattern is a 1940 Ford?

5 X 5 1/2″
In 1940 Ford went back to the 5 X 5 1/2″ lug pattern of the early cars on the brake drums.

What size wheels are on a 1946 Ford?

Re: 1946 Ford Rims
Most Fords from the 1940 up through the 1948 had 16 inch wheels with a 5 on 5.5 inch bolt patern. Mercury cars from 49 through 51 and many ford trucks up into the 60s used 15 inch 5 X 5.5 patern.

What was the wheel pattern in the 1940 Ford?

5 X 5 1/2″
In 1940 Ford went back to the 5 X 5 1/2″ lug pattern of the early cars on the brake drums.

What is the old Ford wheel pattern?

Early Ford passenger cars use a 5×5. 5-inch bolt pattern, which can also be listed as 5×5-1/2 inches. Later, the 5×5. 5-inch bolt pattern was only used on Ford trucks.