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I purchased this split-rim wheel from a local auction, thinking it was probably for a Model TT given the 1/2" wide dual key slots. The wheel measure 23" in diameter and the rim 2". The hubs are 6" in diameter and appear threaded for a Model T hub cover.
Any ideas? Rarity/Vaue?
Thanks, Chip

You did not hit the lottery.
This is a common, early version of a model T demount-able wheel '19,20

John's right, and Given that it is a loose-lug wheel, the overwhelming likelihood it is a common Kelsey Wheel

It's value is what you paid for it. Hopefully, you needed it.

Thanks for your reply. No, I don't need it, but for $22 I couldn't pass it up.

I have a friend who used one to create the top platform for a glass table (with hole in center for the hub) for a nice drink table for his Man-Cave. Looks great!

Perhaps you can find some interesting and useful thing, too...

Yep, Kelsey front wheel, maybe someone on the forum will contact you offering to buy it (not me, my '24 has Hayes wheels).

Chip, others have identified the wheel for you, but no-one pointed out that it is not for a split rim. It takes a clincher rim with no mounting lugs. The only model T wood wheel which takes a split rim is the 21" wheel on the 26-7 improved model T. Nice find though. May be Canadian if the spokes taper differently at the hub.

Allan from down under.

Thanks for the info. I was actually just online looking for wagon wheel chandelier ideas and may do something with it without damaging it. I'm new to the Model T family and am in the learning mode.

Chip Moore wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:37 am

Thanks for the info. I was actually just online looking for wagon wheel chandelier ideas and may do something with it without damaging it. I'm new to the Model T family and am in the learning mode.

Welcome Chip!

Chip Moore wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 17, 2023 11:37 am

Thanks for the info. I was actually just online looking for wagon wheel chandelier ideas and may do something with it without damaging it. I'm new to the Model T family and am in the learning mode.

Welcome Chip, great idea! You could mount four or five headlight buckets pointing down and hang it by an old wishbone.

They make neat wall clocks.