15" wheels and dog dish

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    I'd like to find a wheel 6-7" wide 15" diameter that has provision for small hubcaps. I'm converting to disc brakes. Does anyone know if an 80s crown vic or grand marquis wheels work ? They are listed as 6.5" wide.
     
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    I found that the small hubcaps have an inside or an outside locking.

    https://hubcapmike.com/vintage-hubcaps/baby-moon-hubcap-wizard/
     
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    I found a set, and they have no nubs at all. I'm not buying new plain steel wheels at $150 ea . I found a set of Magnum 500s instead.
     
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    That's always a good look on a Ford.
     
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    Look into late 60-early 70's Mopar rims, hub caps might fit but it's just a guess.
     
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    Magnum 500's would look good on a riding lawnmower...best looking wheel in my book
     
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    these are original 14" centers in 15" hoops
     
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    I used late 80's to early 90's Crown Vic police wheels and caps. work nice.
     

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    Just a ole school set of Cragers.
     
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    My 73 Comet wearing smoothies 15x5 205-70-15 and rears 15x8 4.25" B.S. wearing 275-60-15 nitto drag radials, rear is a 9"
     

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