16 inch wheels?
 

Does anyone else sell 16s besides Snyders?

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checked,just saw 17s, I was told not much of a choice with tires for the 17s.

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How many do you want?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...heels&_sacat=0

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five, but when you see a good set its usually local pick up only. Who sells new ones?

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They will make your Model A look FUNNY.

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It looks funny now

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Maybe this???????????????????????
http://www.wheelvintiques.com/wheels...re-primer.html

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I think I called them a few months ago and I was told they wouldnt fit, I think because of the drum. Thanks for the info.

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Put a wanted ad in the newsletters of the local Model A and Early V8 Clubs Also hit the swap meets. I assume you are looking for the 1935 Ford wire wheels (or maybe Kelseys). You are not looking for solid wheels are you? Remember that the 16 inch Ford wire wheels or Kelseys go on the mechanical brake drums, if you have hydraulic brakes you will need an adapter. You also need an adapter to run the later solid 16 inch wheels on mechanical brake drums.

Charlie Stephens

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No, not looking for solids, have the mechanical brakes. thanks Charlie

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I think mine looks lovely on 16"'s, but as always it's a matter of choice, mine were already fitted when I got the car.

https://automotiveamerican.files.wor...7/dsc_0034.jpg

HAMB often a good source

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...#post-11221669

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...t-of-5.970671/

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18" 1932 wheels look better.

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I see you are in NY-Tony Martino always has some and is in NY

I have a pair with roller tires if interested- I am in NJ and in Syracuse about once a month

pm if interested

[email protected]

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My guess (based on Southern California wheels) is if you find a wheel there is about a 20% chance you can paint (powder coat) it and use it without any work. Another 60% can be straightened if you have the right equipment or find someone to do the work. The rest should have been thrown in the trash years ago. Set up something (or find someone that has already done so) and check each wheel hopefully before you buy them (or have the person agree to take them back). Check for both out of round and run out. Good luck.

Charlie Stephens

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I think you just convinced me to buy new ones Charlie, I was worried about the above.

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I stumbled upon Rally America's web site when I was looking for sources for wires for my 29. I didn't use them but they have an interesting web site. They are manufacturers of wire wheels and also refurbish and custom widen original equipment wires. Someone may have some feed back on them. Here's a link if you want to check them out. Tim

http://www.rallyamerica.com/Wire_Wheels.html

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It was definitely not my intention to convince you to buy new ones, just to be careful. I don't know about anything current looking like they belong on a Model A. I would much rather trust an old one than a new one. With the cost of the new ones you should have no problem finding good '35 Ford or Kelsey wheels and end up with change in your pocket.

Charlie Stephens

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those are nice looking wheels, but I don't think they fit on the A because of the drums.