How to identify different wheels

[Bronco638]

Hi All,

I just found out the hard way (sorry, Mike97) what 'deer hoof' wheels look like. I now understand why they're called that. Anyway, I was wondering if Ford actually gives names to identify the wheels offered on their products. The reason I ask is because Volkwagen does this. For instance, the 5 spoke 17" Sport & Luxury wheels offered on the Jetta are called 'Long Beach'. The more common 5 spoke wheels, 16", standard on Jettas are called 'Avus'. Based on what I found using search, I'm guessing Ford doesn't have a naming system and everyone uses 'deer hoof', 'tear drop', etc. TIA for the feedback, Dave.

 

[Alec]

All I've ever heard are the nicknames. They probably have part numbers, but isn't it easier to remember "teardrop" than FZ0170238A?

 

[Bronco638]

Alec,

It figures that a fellow VW owner would understand this (no offense to the rest of you). Yes, it's easier to remember a nickname than a part number. But, without an 'offical name', it's easy to have mis-understandings (like I did with Mike97). How do you refer to the wheels with 'slots & dots'? I see them on older Mountaineers mostly but I know of a few Xs with them as well. See my point?

D.