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03-01-2014, 07:05 PM | #1 |
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27 coupe wire wheels
hello-1. how do I tell if my wire wheels are original or modelA wheels?
2. I notice one of the wheels seems to be shifted slightly up on the hub and I think the domes on the lug nuts seem to be smaller than the other 3 wheels. Does this mean that wheels should actually ride on the domes of the nuts and not on the hub bolts? thanks |
03-01-2014, 08:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: 27 coupe wire wheels
T wheels have a 5" bolt circle, A wheels are 5 1/2".
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03-01-2014, 10:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: 27 coupe wire wheels
Check this page
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/118802/137012.html Scroll down to photos that show a simple way to ID T vs A wheels. |
03-01-2014, 10:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: 27 coupe wire wheels
There's a difference you can see without measuring hole patterns. On Model T wheels area between the holes is flat. On Model A and later wire wheels there are ribs pressed in between the holes.
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03-02-2014, 10:22 AM | #5 |
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Re: 27 coupe wire wheels
Glad to see my original post again. All the above is correct.
The "T" hub does have the 5-inch bolt circle and the diameter of the hub is 9 inches. The "A" hub has a 5-1/2 inch bolt circle and a diameter of 10-1/12 inches with raised reinforcing ridges between the bolt holes. There are two styles of "A"/"AR" 21" wire wheels. They are not interchangeable due to different brake drums. The "T" wheels for '26/'27 are the same with a very few (rare) examples having the larger hubcap opening. |
03-02-2014, 07:21 PM | #6 |
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Re: 27 coupe wire wheels
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03-03-2014, 10:36 AM | #7 |
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Re: 27 coupe wire wheels
I found better pictures showing the difference between T wheels and A wheels.
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