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03-19-2020, 08:41 PM | #21 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
Terry, I am just suggesting for member who was asking for suggestions , after trying dodge, ford, jeep wheels I came up with rims suggested from another site, I was only offering a simple cheap solution. it is well know about the Model Hub. I am using a proven direct fit wheel which a fellow Model A Owner shared. my final post on this, I dont want to be Banned , I need the information shared here because I dont know everything and enjoy sharing what I have learned.
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03-19-2020, 09:16 PM | #22 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
Jim was talking about another type wheel, like a 40-46 ford. He was not referring to your type wheels. Try reading again before you bash some one. Good luck with your type wheels.
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03-19-2020, 09:19 PM | #23 |
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Oh well.
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03-19-2020, 09:19 PM | #24 |
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Sorry about that guys. I took care of him. Cary on cordially.
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03-19-2020, 09:24 PM | #25 |
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Thanks Ryan.
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03-19-2020, 09:32 PM | #26 |
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I suspect wider wheels and tires would also help with braking. You guys using wider tires, is there a big difference in braking? |
03-19-2020, 10:04 PM | #27 | |
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I’ve swapped on two different cars. The ride is better, the braking is only slightly noticeably better, but better. Just my opinion, but I also prefer the look. Here’s my Tudor with some 17”s. |
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03-19-2020, 10:21 PM | #28 | |
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03-20-2020, 01:15 AM | #29 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
The talk of adaptors for the wheels is academic. They are banned here but I guess that is only if you are caught. The insurance company would use it to deny a claim. Being an insurance company, they will use anything to avoid a patout.
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03-20-2020, 02:28 AM | #30 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
Those that can be used to mount later solid wheels having the same 5 on 5-1/2" bolt pattern onto Model A hubs aren't really adapters as such, basically just spacers. They space the entire mounting surface of the Model A hub to be flush with the raised inner ring. At one time these were commonly sold by vendors, but I don't believe anymore. The pictured ones were custom made.
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03-20-2020, 09:29 AM | #31 | |
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Ride is stiffer. More effort required to turn at low speed and parking. The tires I have are fairly hard composition and being quite large actually skid sooner under very hard braking. Not a lot of weight on a large contact patch area. A different tire would probably help, but have to wait for these to wear out, and I personally like the "look". |
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03-20-2020, 07:19 PM | #32 | |
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03-21-2020, 08:48 AM | #33 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
I could not find any one thread with a good argument on both sides of the subject. I got my info from multiple threads. The disagreement was on the mechanics of the bia's vs radial tires and how the pressure was different with radial tires on the rim.
I found only the guys who have not tried the radial tires to question this. I went with the radials and the way they handle won me over. Smoother ride, no tracking issues with grooves in the road, handles railroad tracks and potholes just fine. |
03-21-2020, 09:59 AM | #34 |
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I always figured that if radials were better on modern vehicles , they would also be better for the model A .
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03-21-2020, 12:47 PM | #35 |
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I found only the guys who have not tried the radial tires to question this.
The above is from Roxo. I believe that is true with many things regarding Model A's, probably others as well. |
03-22-2020, 08:07 AM | #36 |
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03-22-2020, 08:33 AM | #37 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
I have used Coker 16" radials on my Tudor for 27,000 miles. I am on set 2 now due to tire age. I use 35 Ford wire wheels which fit Model A hubs.. You must have good non rusted out wheels. Never had any cracks.
On my AV8 roadster I use original 1940 Ford steel wheels with no cracking from radial tires. They need a flat drum mount as mentioned for A hubs. John
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03-22-2020, 08:56 AM | #38 |
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Tidbit of info, not sure if true - have been told multiple times that larger tires were used on the A during WW2 years since finding larger tires was easier to find due to the shortages/war effort.
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03-22-2020, 09:30 AM | #39 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
I have a new set of Coker radials that I have not mounted yet. I have Kelsey bent spoke wheels in really good condition that they are going on. I think condition of the wheel is the main factor (I hope) as to cracking. I have had several folks who do a lot of touring really praise the radial and their handling. I guess I'll find out soon.
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03-22-2020, 09:36 AM | #40 |
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Re: replace wheels with steel wheels. help please.
I have not heard of or read were someone has said they had a rim crack or fail in anyway do to radial tires. If anyone has Please let us know. I know a lot of model A's are running around with radials today.
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