I.D. this wheel?

[1EarlyA]

I recently bought this wheel just because of the spare tire cover. I am unsure what it was from as was the previous owner. It is a 19" wheel. Can anyone tell me if this is a Ford wheel or some other make?


Thanks in advance.

[Ordsgt]

Looks like a wheel for a 1930 /31 model A

[180 a]

looks like a 19 inch 30/31 wheel

[1EarlyA]

Thanks for the input. Do you guys have any information regarding the tire cover?

[Marshall V. Daut]

The cover appears to be an original band that was either painted black or chrome-plated when new. Period ads for them can be seen in Model A accessory booklets or in articles. The open end of the band goes inside the wheel well in cars with side mounts or at the bottom on cars with rear mounted spares. I have a couple of these bands on my cars and have installed them on friends' Model A's. Sharp! For years, A & L made stainless steel reproductions of these bands. Pricey, but of high quality. I don't know if A & L still makes them since Al's passing a while back. I rather doubt it. Lots of work polishing them out, so Al offered them in buffed or unbuffed condition, the prices being reflected the amount of labor required to bring out the shine.
The wheel's face plate has a crimped edge that fits underneath the band for a tight fit. It was usually painted black to harmonize with the fenders, but I have seen photos of original Model A's where the tire face plate was painted lower body color. Owner's choice.
Marshall

[1EarlyA]

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Originally Posted by Marshall V. Daut

The cover appears to be an original band that was either painted black or chrome-plated when new. Period ads for them can be seen in Model A accessory booklets or in articles. The open end of the band goes inside the wheel well in cars with side mounts or at the bottom on cars with rear mounted spares. I have a couple of these bands on my cars and have installed them on friends' Model A's. Sharp! For years, A & L made stainless steel reproductions of these bands. Pricey, but of high quality. I don't know if A & L still makes them since Al's passing a while back. I rather doubt it. Lots of work polishing them out, so Al offered them in buffed or unbuffed condition, the prices being reflected the amount of labor required to bring out the shine.
The wheel's face plate has a crimped edge that fits underneath the band for a tight fit. It was usually painted black to harmonize with the fenders, but I have seen photos of original Model A's where the tire face plate was painted lower body color. Owner's choice.
Marshall

Any idea what the cover is worth? It has some dents in it, but definitely worth saving.