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midgetracer · 05-09-2014, 10:04 PM

I found a pair of Kelsey Hayes bent spoke wheels that are 16''X4" and look exactly some Ford ones I have, but this set has a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern. They do not have the extra hole that Plymouth used. Anyone have any idea what these were from?

deuce lover · 05-09-2014, 10:29 PM

Picture would help

midgetracer · 05-10-2014, 01:23 PM

Here are the pictures

Lanny · 05-10-2014, 04:38 PM

One possibility would be early 30's Studebaker & Rockne.
Here is a pic of a '32 Stude, I think they had 4 1/2" bp.

click on picture to Enlarge

V8COOPMAN · 05-10-2014, 04:47 PM

I'd betcha that those are bigger than 16 X 4. DD

Lanny · 05-10-2014, 04:59 PM

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You could be correct, but I just listed that picture as a close reference,
and I also mentioned the Rockne, as they were close to the size of '33
and '34 Ford cars, and should have a simular wheel, which could be 16x4.

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deuce lover · 05-10-2014, 06:23 PM

Its not a Ford wheel.Hub is totally different.

CrazyBackyardBuilder · 05-10-2014, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanny

You could be correct, but I just listed that picture as a close reference,
and I also mentioned the Rockne, as they were close to the size of '33
and '34 Ford cars, and should have a simular wheel, which could be 16x4.
.

33 & 34 Fords had 17 inch wheels.

Lanny · 05-10-2014, 08:02 PM

I know that '33 and '34' Fords have 17" wheels, but I don't know what size wheels
the Studes or Rocknes had, I'm simply trying to give the OP an idea of a car model
that has Simular looking wheels as the ones in his pictures, and could
Possibly be what his are, OR NOT.

.

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midgetracer · 05-10-2014, 08:07 PM

The stud holes are slightly larger than the Ford style. Any possibility that these might fit on 49 and newer drums? They seem to require the same spacers as are required using 35 Ford wheels on 40 Ford drums.

flatrod · 05-11-2014, 02:32 AM

I have a pair just like them. Sure wish I knew what they are. They bolt right on my Mustang II disc brakes with no clearance issues. They did have a small dual pin stripe line around them when I got mine. No marking other then saying Kelsey Hays and size, 16 x 4.

BILL WZOREK · 05-11-2014, 04:19 AM

I had a old timer tell me that if I courd learn just one thing a day I could die a very smart guy soooooooooooooo.
today I would like to learn what is a Rocknes ??????

THANKS

The student in the back row ~~~~

B-nut · 05-11-2014, 05:06 AM

Knute Rockne was a famous football player that Studebaker named a car after.

Elmo Rodge · 05-11-2014, 06:49 AM

Rockne's had 18" wheels and Studebaker 17" in 1933/34. Those were the only years for wires. Wayno

05-09-2014, 10:04 PM	#1
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels I found a pair of Kelsey Hayes bent spoke wheels that are 16''X4" and look exactly some Ford ones I have, but this set has a 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern. They do not have the extra hole that Plymouth used. Anyone have any idea what these were from?

05-09-2014, 10:29 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels Picture would help

05-10-2014, 04:47 PM	#5
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,115	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels I'd betcha that those are bigger than 16 X 4. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

05-10-2014, 04:59 PM	#6
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You could be correct, but I just listed that picture as a close reference, and I also mentioned the Rockne, as they were close to the size of '33 and '34 Ford cars, and should have a simular wheel, which could be 16x4. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

05-10-2014, 06:23 PM	#7
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels Its not a Ford wheel.Hub is totally different.

05-10-2014, 08:02 PM	#9
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,411	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels I know that '33 and '34' Fords have 17" wheels, but I don't know what size wheels the Studes or Rocknes had, I'm simply trying to give the OP an idea of a car model that has Simular looking wheels as the ones in his pictures, and could Possibly be what his are, OR NOT. . . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN

05-10-2014, 08:07 PM	#10
midgetracer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 1,189	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels The stud holes are slightly larger than the Ford style. Any possibility that these might fit on 49 and newer drums? They seem to require the same spacers as are required using 35 Ford wheels on 40 Ford drums.

05-11-2014, 02:32 AM	#11
flatrod Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 291	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels I have a pair just like them. Sure wish I knew what they are. They bolt right on my Mustang II disc brakes with no clearance issues. They did have a small dual pin stripe line around them when I got mine. No marking other then saying Kelsey Hays and size, 16 x 4.

05-11-2014, 04:19 AM	#12
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels I had a old timer tell me that if I courd learn just one thing a day I could die a very smart guy soooooooooooooo. today I would like to learn what is a Rocknes ?????? THANKS The student in the back row ~~~~

05-11-2014, 05:06 AM	#13
B-nut Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vt Posts: 231	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels Knute Rockne was a famous football player that Studebaker named a car after.

05-11-2014, 06:49 AM	#14
Elmo Rodge Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salina, Utah Posts: 326	Re: Kelsey wire bent spoke wheels Rockne's had 18" wheels and Studebaker 17" in 1933/34. Those were the only years for wires. Wayno __________________ Life is not a spectator sport.