57-58 IMP lug nuts & wheels.

["Remco van Lent" <remco.nancy@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I use aloy rims from a jeep on my 57
perfect fit
8 x 15 with 255 - 70 - 15
I think all jeeps have the same bold pattern
the aloy afroad wheels can also handle the weight of the imp
without problems
a lot of aloy wheels sold for on road use have a weight limit
of 500 kg per rim
at least that how it is here in holland


----- Original Message -----
From: "Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>
To: "Imperial Mailing List" <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 7:17 AM
Subject: IML: 57-58 IMP lug nuts & wheels.


> Dick Bachman asked me:
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> What is the lug-nut pattern on the 57-58 IMPS ........... thanks
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> The lug nut pattern is 5 X 5 1/2, with 9/16 studs.  The correct wheel size
> is 14 X 7.
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> My question is which other year's of Imp had the same lug nut pattern.  I
> run 15 inch Mopar wheels on my 58.  My spare is on a Ford truck wheel.  I
am
> not sure if the Ford wheels were designed for 9/16 inch studs though.  I
> have been told the wheel looked wobbly when I used it this year when I had
a
> blow out on a cruise.   I think the 5 X 5 1/2 pattern, with 9/16 inch
studs
> may be a MOPAR thing only.  The question is what years apply?
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> Hugh
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