Re: Are these “widow maker” wheels?
Pictures are a bit small to see but no, they don't look like the true "widowmakers". They look the same as the lock ring wheels I have on my bale wagon converted from a 1946 Ford truck with 20 inch wheels. A one piece lock ring holds the rim together. I've changed tires on a few of them. So far, so good. The 17 inch wheels on my 49 Merc do appear to be the "widowmakers" and I have not attempted to work on them due to their reputation.
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