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mercman from oz · 03-07-2020, 10:36 PM

What is the origin of these 17" and 18" bent spoke Ford Wire Wheels? Notice that when the Drain Hole is at the bottom, the Valve is partly on the left of the top. I know that Kelsey Hayes provided 16" Wire Wheels, but they had 40 Spokes whereas these only have 32 Spokes. Can anyone help?

Charlie Stephens · 03-08-2020, 01:23 AM

Try looking into a company called "Motor Rim and Wheel". That may be the answer.

Charlie Stephens

deuce lover · 03-08-2020, 01:24 AM

Motor Rim and Wheel,also both 17" & 18 "existed in adjustable which are quite rare.

alchemy · 03-09-2020, 02:57 PM

I've never seen adjustables for 17" and 18". Can you post pics?

I've got a set of adjustable 16" and the difference of the rim itself is really apparent. Much thicker lip that rolls over more.

deuce lover · 03-09-2020, 04:09 PM

Sorry I don't have pics. A few yrs ago at Pebble Beach there was a red German bodied '32 invited to that show.It has 18" adjustables on it.I have seen 1 other set and that was in Hawaii in 1997.Can't recall the 17's and If I can remember I'll let you know.I have had a couple sets of 15 adjustable and they appear on EBAY occaisonally.
Found a pic of Ken's '32 with the 18" adjustable spoke wheels.

ct1932ford · 03-10-2020, 08:13 AM

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03-07-2020, 10:36 PM	#1
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,333	Bent Spoke Wire Wheels What is the origin of these 17" and 18" bent spoke Ford Wire Wheels? Notice that when the Drain Hole is at the bottom, the Valve is partly on the left of the top. I know that Kelsey Hayes provided 16" Wire Wheels, but they had 40 Spokes whereas these only have 32 Spokes. Can anyone help?

03-08-2020, 01:23 AM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: Bent Spoke Wire Wheels Try looking into a company called "Motor Rim and Wheel". That may be the answer. Charlie Stephens

03-08-2020, 01:24 AM	#3
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: Bent Spoke Wire Wheels Motor Rim and Wheel,also both 17" & 18 "existed in adjustable which are quite rare.

03-09-2020, 02:57 PM	#4
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 643	Re: Bent Spoke Wire Wheels I've never seen adjustables for 17" and 18". Can you post pics? I've got a set of adjustable 16" and the difference of the rim itself is really apparent. Much thicker lip that rolls over more.

03-10-2020, 08:13 AM	#6
ct1932ford Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CT. Posts: 596	Re: Bent Spoke Wire Wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 16" Bent spoke on my roadster! Sorry pictures won't load??? __________________ A man should do what he thinks best! "The Duke" Last edited by ct1932ford; 03-10-2020 at 08:23 AM.

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