Unusual 16 inch wire wheels
 

I have a set of 16 inch wire wheels on my 1930 Tudor. What is unusual about them is that they fit the Model A hub cap. Does anyone have any information as to where or by whom they were manufactured?

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A picture would really help

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Could be a set of 19" cut down to 16"s, that was a common custom move.

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The wheels on my avitar are cut down model A wheels.

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Here is a picture of the wheels.

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Yes cut down wheels as can be seen by the welds.

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Looks like cut down A wheels with 16" rim. The bent spoke ends and arc welds on the spoke ends are a sure sign. :)

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cut down wheels

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WOW, that looks like s lot of work!...not to mention getting them to run true

Joe B

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I have 6 of them that someone gave me. 3 have rusted out at the bead from being store outside.

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Here's mine.
Not all are exactly true. And frankly, the welds on these look terrible.

I have since replaced them with good original 19" wheels and AC radial tires.

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I just took a set of 4 to the powder coater.

Before I did, I checked them for trueness and was very surprised how good they were.

I did have to do some re-work on the welds.

Chris W.

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For cut down wheels they run true.

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I had 6 of these wheels that I had intended to use on my pickup. I went with 19"radials and sold the 16 inchers.