Re: Split rim, wide 5?
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Originally Posted by aussie merc
take a closer look but i will bet the wide five centers have been re-rimmed so better radials can be used
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But who would choose a multi piece rim to run radials? OK, maybe a heavy truck enthusiast like myself. There was a 3/4 ton starting in maybe '39 that used 16's with a full floating axle. Maybe from one of those? I do think tey were wide 5.
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