FRENES

Ford Consul PCD

1956–1962
VERIFIED
⌀63.4
PCD5x101.6
Centre bore63.4 mm
Offset (ET)ET35
Fixing typeEcrous - 1/2 - 20 UN
Tightening torque85 Nm
Original tyres165/80R13
Hub centric rings 63.4 mm → Wheel spacers 5x101.6(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a Ford Consul

A Ford Consul (1956–1962) uses a 5x101.6 PCD and a centre bore of 63.4 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

  • PCD: 5x101.6 required. See all vehicles with 5x101.6.
  • Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 63.4 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 63.4 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET35. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
  • Fixings: thread Ecrous - 1/2 - 20 UN, tightened to 85 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
  • Tyres: original fitment is 165/80R13. For another size, check the diameter difference with the equivalence calculator (under 3 % recommended).

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your Consul?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a Ford Consul?

A Ford Consul (1956–1962) has a PCD of 5x101.6: 5 studs or bolts spaced around a circle 101.6 mm in diameter.

Does a Ford Consul need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a Ford Consul is 63.4 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a Ford Consul?

The recorded original offset is ET35. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a Ford Consul?

The specified tightening torque is 85 Nm for Ecrous - 1/2 - 20 UN fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Does a value look wrong, or is a version missing? Let us know, we check every report.