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1978 Ford Bronco tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x139.7 on every 1978 trim.

Tires for the 1978 Ford Bronco

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 215/75R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 215/75R15
  2. 235/75R15 Best-rated optional on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 235/75R15

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Trims sold in 1978
2
Generation
II

2 trims sold in 1978

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1978
2
Generation
II
Other years
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