How do I identify my Ford rims?
Many times you can identify a factory OEM rim by checking for the vehicle maker logo on the backside (Think Ford logo, Chevy logo, etc), and also there will almost always be OEM type numbers on the back of the wheel which sometimes includes the actual part number. The rim diameter, width, and offset, can typically be found on the wheel itself. On steel wheels, you’ll usually find that information on the outside, on aluminum wheels you’ll usually find the information cast in the inside surface, that being the side that faces the car, not the road.Each rim model has its own marking, assigned by the manufacturer. You can find it on the rim itself— often embossed on the inside of the rim , for example, on one of the spokes.A high-quality original rim should not have any bumps, sharp edges, bad seams or the like. Brand specifics: Almost every manufacturer has special features when it comes to marking their rims. An embossed logo on the inside, stamped numbers (which you can google).
What is Ford’s OEM brand?
In fact, Motorcraft is the official parts brand of Ford and has been since its inception in the 1950s. Ford used Autolite as its parts manufacturer for a brief period in the 1960s. Ford owns Motorcraft. You won’t find another difference beyond the label, making the Motorcraft an acceptable alternative. In many cases, Motorcraft makes Ford Genuine Parts under the Ford Genuine Part label to be sold directly to Ford dealerships worldwide. Typically, you’ll see both labels on these parts.