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Old 08-20-2014, 12:57 PM
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I know this question has been asked before, but I can't find where anyone answered it. Has anyone identified an automobile wheel equivalent to the 15" TriGlide rear wheels?

Seems if there is an equivalent, then we would not be limited to the few options for replacements from Harley.
 
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Looks to me like there are lots of options.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...65&diameter=15


Edit: Nevermind, you said wheel. I'll do some digging around tomorrow if I have time.
 
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I bought a set of rims off of a 2010 TG for a trike I'm starting to build. The bolt pattern is 4x4.25. This is a list of cars that use the same pattern. 78-86 Ford Fairmont, 81-83 Granada/Maverick, 83-85 LTD, 65-73 Mustang, 71-80 Pinto, 80-88 T-Bird, 71-86 Capri-Capri ll, The Plymouth Cricket also had a 4.25 pattern. The Toyota Van 89-90 uses the 4.25. There may be some more Ford models using the 4.25 pattern but not any other brands.
 
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Originally Posted by don56
I bought a set of rims off of a 2010 TG for a trike I'm starting to build. The bolt pattern is 4x4.25. This is a list of cars that use the same pattern. 78-86 Ford Fairmont, 81-83 Granada/Maverick, 83-85 LTD, 65-73 Mustang, 71-80 Pinto, 80-88 T-Bird, 71-86 Capri-Capri ll, The Plymouth Cricket also had a 4.25 pattern. The Toyota Van 89-90 uses the 4.25. There may be some more Ford models using the 4.25 pattern but not any other brands.
Cool! I'll look into the ones you suggested! Thanks for the info!!
 
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Originally Posted by don56
I bought a set of rims off of a 2010 TG for a trike I'm starting to build. The bolt pattern is 4x4.25. This is a list of cars that use the same pattern. 78-86 Ford Fairmont, 81-83 Granada/Maverick, 83-85 LTD, 65-73 Mustang, 71-80 Pinto, 80-88 T-Bird, 71-86 Capri-Capri ll, The Plymouth Cricket also had a 4.25 pattern. The Toyota Van 89-90 uses the 4.25. There may be some more Ford models using the 4.25 pattern but not any other brands.
If it was the bolt pattern that was the only thing to look for things would be simple ! You also have to look for the correct offset & width. Remember things have to fit under the fender without touching the body & without changing the axle position....... Just sayin...
 
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Originally Posted by sloufoot
If it was the bolt pattern that was the only thing to look for things would be simple ! You also have to look for the correct offset & width. Remember things have to fit under the fender without touching the body & without changing the axle position....... Just sayin...

Great advice.
 
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If it was the bolt pattern that was the only thing to look for things would be simple ! You also have to look for the correct offset & width. Remember things have to fit under the fender without touching the body & without changing the axle position....... Just sayin...
With that being said,,,, About a year ago I found an adapter to change from a 4 bolt pattern to a 5 bolt. They would have to be at least 1" thick to be able to cover the lug nuts or nuts. So you would have to go with more offset in the wheel to put the tire in the correct place. But they were a bit expensive also.
I can't find the site right now, but you might look for them on web searches.
 
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One of the things I like about the TG wheels is that the front and rear match. Changing the rear wheels only wouldn't look as clean to me. But to each their own.
 
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I would be more interested in the rotors if there were a auto replacement.
 
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