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FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 10:03 am
by Shrshot
I have the spoke wheels, rims, and tires that were on my 26 Tudor. I have upgraded to wire wheels and selling these. They Do Not have the hubs in them as I used them on the car. I have bolted the front side ring and fender washers on the backside to hold wheel together tight. Also included is the spare rim (no tire) and the rim Y carrier that attaches to the spare mount on the rear of the car. Asking $250 obo for all of it. Pick up or can ship on a pallet, buyer pays shipping.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:07 am
by 1925 Touring
I am interested in this set of wheels and tires. I would be driving from northern Illinois.
Sent an email.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:11 am
by JTT3
Kent I sent you an email earlier but please give Austin first choice, he’s a young guy and we need more of them in the club. Best John
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:25 pm
by Shrshot
1925 Touring wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:07 am
I am interested in this set of wheels and tires. I would be driving from northern Illinois.
Sent an email.
Austin I did reply to your email.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:27 pm
by Shrshot
JTT3 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:11 am
Kent I sent you an email earlier but please give Austin first choice, he’s a young guy and we need more of them in the club. Best John
John, Will do.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:34 pm
by Dan Hatch
You do know the wood wheel hubs will not work with wire wheels? That usually ends up ruining the wire wheels.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:41 pm
by Shrshot
Dan Hatch wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:34 pm
You do know the wood wheel hubs will not work with wire wheels? That usually ends up ruining the wire wheels.
Why is this? I have made adapter plates that fit the wheel with the same measurements as the wire wheel hub. They are centered and chamfered to fit the hub exactly. I guess I don't understand your meaning.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 2:38 pm
by Dan Hatch
If you made them just like Real wire wheel hubs they may work.
Have to support the wheel like a real Ford hub, not just the lug nuts holding the load.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:08 pm
by speedytinc
Adapters do not support the wheel in the center hub. All the support comes from the stud nuts only. Modern vehicles all have a center casting or hub that fits the center rim I.D. close. Those adapters are dangerous. Prone to failure. There was a recent post where a rear failed on a roadster pickup. That fellow learned the hard way, dont do the same. Get the correct original hubs. They are typically cheaper than adapters anyway.
Please excuse my comments in a for sale ad. This is something I avoid.
The exception when there is dander to the driver & others on the road.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:34 pm
by Mike Silbert
The flat back of the Model T wire wheel is not strong unless it is supported on the outside also. Correct wire wheel hubs fit snugly into the outer portion of the wheel supporting them better. Model A wire wheels have a formed back and are much stronger.
Without the proper support they will crack at the lug nut holes and or around the hub ring area eventually.
Some say they can even feel the wheels flex in turns.
They sell the adapters but, it is your choice to take the risk or not.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:56 pm
by Shrshot
speedytinc wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:08 pm
Adapters do not support the wheel in the center hub. All the support comes from the stud nuts only. Modern vehicles all have a center casting or hub that fits the center rim I.D. close. Those adapters are dangerous. Prone to failure. There was a recent post where a rear failed on a roadster pickup. That fellow learned the hard way, dont do the same. Get the correct original hubs. They are typically cheaper than adapters anyway.
Please excuse my comments in a for sale ad. This is something I avoid.
The exception when there is dander to the driver & others on the road.
I made these adapters, they are not the flat plate with studs like those sold by various vendors. The dimensions are those of the wire wheel hubs, They DO support the wheel on the outer hub edge of the wheel. Just like the Ford wire wheel hubs do. Thanks, I appreciate your concern.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:18 pm
by speedytinc
I stand corrected with your adapters. You apparently understand how wheel & hubs are supposed to fit.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:40 pm
by DHort
Kent
If you make it to the Model T University later this month in West Bend, you can discuss with the experts.
Perhaps someone has some Ford hubs.
You state you made some yourself and it would be nice if you have a picture to share.
I trust that you did a good job with what you made yourself.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 2:58 am
by Shrshot
Pending sale on wheels/tires.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 3:07 am
by Shrshot
DHort wrote: ↑Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:40 pm
Kent
If you make it to the Model T University later this month in West Bend, you can discuss with the experts.
Perhaps someone has some Ford hubs.
You state you made some yourself and it would be nice if you have a picture to share.
I trust that you did a good job with what you made yourself.
What is the date(s) of this in west bend? If time would allow, I would try and make a couple adapters And bring along with me, depending on time of course.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:18 am
by 1925 Touring
West bend is Saturday January 25th.
Re: FS Wheel and Tires
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2025 8:44 pm
by Shrshot
1925 Touring wrote: ↑Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:18 am
West bend is Saturday January 25th.
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Thanks Austin.