Model A wood wheels
 

Someone made wood plans available to this guy.

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No THATS Funny ! ! ! As I do have a set of original (circa 1929) Wood spoked Artillery Wheels made by MotoWheel Corp., I found this mans' 'Wood Wheels" of great interest AND funny ! God, I do love a good laugh !

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:eek::D:cool:I've seen those;

They are Woodyear 19-21's

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Talk about taking a step back in technology. Rod

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While there may seem to be humor or silliness in those wheels, this actually is a fairly standard practice in the Hot Rod builder's world as they are used for mock-up of the car. The wooden discs are the same circumference as the tires that are targeted to be used, ...and with the wooden discs installed, clearances ( fender sheetmetal, suspension, etc.) and 'stance' can be verified without worry of damaging a high-dollars set of wheels & tires during the fabrication process.

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Good in snow too. But traction challenged. Nails around the outside of the rear disks help.

The speed freaks substitute saw mill circular saws for the rear - but it makes the ride rough.

Joe K

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I made a set like that when we rebuilt a rear end in a neighbor garage and wheeled it to mine to installs

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BRENT in 10-uh-C ". . . farly standard practice . . . _________________________

Thanks Brent, for enlightening us (or at least me). It goes with the old saying -"Behind every rumor, there is a grain of truth".

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Hot Rod or Restoration I've always thought "New" tires should be one of the last things you buy before finishing a project. Bob