I finally acquired 6 powder coated 19.5" wheels and 225/70 tires to replace the 3 piece 18" wheels on my 1959 38 flat bed. My truck has 1/2" lug bolts and the wheels have 5/8" bolt holes. The center hole is the correct size (4.56").

Is there a solution to the lug size difference short of drilling and replacing all the lug bolts with 5/8" ones?

The wheels did not come with mounting rings (the flat piece between the tire and lug nuts). Are these required?

Any words of wisdom are appreciated as I figure out how to use my new rolling stock.




Oldbolter
1959 Apache 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 261
1956 3800 dually flat bed/dump with 235
1957 3600 flat bed, 350 engine, 700R4, PS, disc brakes, 14 bolt rear with 4.11 gears