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39portlander · 10-24-2019, 06:02 PM

Arizona Bob's got it, finding original rims will be hard any way and getting a good set after cleaning and prepping in hopes that they are safe and road worthy will come with a lot of "sweat equity".

What I can tell you is I like speedsters with wire wheels, what I can also tell you is I have given up looking for used and now saving for four new wire rims and as Red has stated opting for the adapters for my wood hubs.

The other current problem with wood is the availability of the good 21" split rims with bolt style rim latch, with the lugs fitted into a slot welded as originals.

Your In good hands with the group involved with the Tickin T's, lots of talented folks in the big "O". Good luck and let us know how you make out.

10-24-2019, 06:02 PM	#5
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: Wood spoke VS wire spoke rims Arizona Bob's got it, finding original rims will be hard any way and getting a good set after cleaning and prepping in hopes that they are safe and road worthy will come with a lot of "sweat equity". What I can tell you is I like speedsters with wire wheels, what I can also tell you is I have given up looking for used and now saving for four new wire rims and as Red has stated opting for the adapters for my wood hubs. The other current problem with wood is the availability of the good 21" split rims with bolt style rim latch, with the lugs fitted into a slot welded as originals. Your In good hands with the group involved with the Tickin T's, lots of talented folks in the big "O". Good luck and let us know how you make out.