I need a 14x6 JK rim to use as a spare tire for my 1961 Olds Super88. From what I've read on here it's 5x5 bolt pattern and can be from 1961-1964 full size models.
I was ready to buy it from a seller from ebay that has a junk yard but I keep having to go back and forth and I'm not sure I'll end up getting the correct rim.
I'm a little confused on measuring the bolt pattern. I bought a set of 14x6 rims from a guy that said they came off his 1962 Starfire and I tried them on the car and they fit. But when I measure across the bolts I get 4 3/4", the center hole is 3" and 3" across the first two holes center to center. Am I measuring correctly?
Thanks

 

It's called a Bold CIRCLE, because the measurement is the diameter of a circle that passes through all five holes. Measuring across two non-adjacent holes of a five hole bolt pattern gives you a measurement that is related to the bolt circle, but is not the actual bolt circle.

 

This may help too.

 

I'll tell you, owning this car has really dusted the cobwebs out of my head . I can make sense of it now.

You are a real asset to this site, really appreciate your help. Thank you.

 

pretty sure i have a couple of these rims from my 66 88,i'm in northbridge mass

 

Thank you.

 

You aren't too far, let me know and how much. Thanks

 

Still looking..

 

i should be able to look for these today.buried in my shed

 

Never mind I just purchased it from ebay. Thanks anyway.

 

ok

 

remember years ago, stumbling over a few of those in the East El Paso pick a part. UPAP, formerly MEGA. ODD bird. Figured no one would ever buy one, so left them be.