97+ F150 (5-135) wheels onto a 96- F150 (5-5.5). I know they dont directly fit. I already know its possible through wheel adapters (not interested). 97+ wheels are hub-centric. What is the center wheel hole size? Is the 96- center wheel hole (hub) size the same? I would like to know if I have the 97+ wheel patern re-drilled, will the wheels even fit the 96- hub?

I realize this is a lot of effort, I'm not interested in buying other wheels or any other solutions. I have the hook-up at the machine shop to have these 17" 2001 F150 wheels re-drilled for my '91 F150. We've done this before with other applications with great success. I hope this post isn't pretenious, I just need very specific information.

You guys are great and I appreciate any help.

-squash the bowtie-

 

Anyone?

 

I think it is going to be a bit more than redrilling the holes. The 97 - 03 wheels are hubcentric. the 96 down are lugcentric. I'm not even sure there would be enought material in the wheel to make them lugcentric. Also, I am fairly sure the center hubs are different sizes. You may have to enlarge the center hole also.
All in all, for the work needed, and the fact this could become a safety issue, I doubt if it would be worth it.
You would probably be better off finding a set of aftermarket that look similar to the ones you want.