Technical 1954 Mercury needs steel wheels after disk conversion

High Plains Drifter · Jul 13, 2018

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I didn't know that my original steel wheels weren't going to fit over the new rotors of the disk break conversion that I ordered. I don't know what replacement wheel to use. Any help would be great. The car is sitting on the rack not able to be moved since the original wheels won't go back on.
The original steel wheels are 15"x 5.5 with a 5 x 4 1/2 lug. Breaks were drum. I ordered drop spindles and break conversion kit from FAt Man. The rotors are 75'-80' Granada. The center of that rotor looks to be 70 mm. I'd like to not have to machine the rotor to fit the old wheel if I can get a different steel to fit. The wheel is painted and has olds hub caps so only a small part of the wheel shows.

I already have the diamond back 215/75/15 tires.

Any help would be great. Thanks
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Not that big of a deal to have the rotor hub machined down a little. Used to do it all the time on those conversions. Just have to pull the rotors off, knock the studs out. Probably cheaper than buying different rims!

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