wpphytek Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Found a wheel labeled as lincoln zephyr but don't know for sure. It is 8 lug, 17 inch diameter and has large ( 1/2" plus ) wheel lip beads. Any ideas? Thanx Lon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I may be mistaken, but I believe Lincoln Zephyr used 16-inch wheels from its inception in 1937. And that sounds like way too many lug holes as well.Of course, a photo would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Is the center section (where the bolt holes are) depressed, and includes four hub-cap clips equally spaced around the inside edge?Is there a tire on it, and if so, what size / brand please....Yes a pic would help, but if you can answer the above questions, I think I know what you're looking at... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cullen Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 West is correct. It's not for a Zephyr, Zephyr used 16" wheels. They are the same bolt pattern as the Fords in corresponding years. (they used the "wide span" on the cars with cable brakes, 5 hole.) I own a 36 and drive it frequently and can't remember offhand the exact rim width. see attached photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Boy, doesn't leave room for much else in that trunk, does it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Cullen Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 The trunk is huge Frank, but the problem is that the intended access is via the fold down rear seatback. The decklid is pretty much for access to the spare and jack, toolkit, etc. They redesigned it later, (39 maybe?) so that the spare lays flat, recessed into the trunk floor with a cargo "shelf" covering it. You have about the same room, only the shape is different, and the access is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest De Soto Frank Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Ok, I'll reveal my "guess"...Lon, I suspect that your wheel in question is from a Chevy or GMC truck, 1947 - 196?...The 3/4 and 1 ton trucks frequently used a 17" eight-lug wheel, with "large rim flanges", at least on the outside ring, which is secured with a locking-ring. If this rim is wearing a 7.00 x 17" tire, of 6-plys or more, it is definitely from a truck.The maximum number of lug holes on cars made after the wire-wheel era was six lugs. I think Packard might've had 7-lug wires into the early '30s, but there were 18" to 20 " wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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