Comments on: Wheels on 1963 Ranchero

Question: Wheels on 1963 Ranchero

drleary — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:29:56 -0800

What was the original size wheels/tires that came on the 1963 Ford Ranchero? Thanks in advance!

By: caddis

caddis — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:42:01 -0800

A Ford dealer probably has the specs and if not I would contact Ford customer service directly.

By: maxwelton

maxwelton — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:45:55 -0800

I think the stock tire size was 6.5x13. Note the "I think." Not sure a Ford dealer is going to even know what a Ranchero is, but undoubtedly there are specialists out there. There seem to be a lot of Falcon enthusiast sites, I'm sure they'd have the answer.

By: buggzzee23

buggzzee23 — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 23:32:13 -0800

I have a book out in my garage that will have the answer and will post the answer tomorrow if no one else has posted the info for you. Though I doubt it matters on the Ranchero (unless the K series 289 and BW T-10 4 spd were available that early in the ranchero), engine size and transmission type may affect the answer, so what are you running in it? And is it a 4 bolt or 5 bolt lug pattern?

By: drleary

drleary — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:05:45 -0800

It's a straight 6 170, with a 4 wheel bolt pattern

By: drleary

drleary — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 09:07:49 -0800

Oh yeah, it's a 3 speed.

By: drleary

drleary — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:17:20 -0800

Followup:

I just received an email from "Lazy Eats Tapes" pointing me at http://www.tocmp.com/catalogs/MotorWheels1964/MotorWheelsCatalog19491964/index.html

That answers my question perfectly. Thank you very much sir.