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funrunr · 11-16-2014, 09:24 AM

I came across this wheel, it's 16" and 5 on 5 1/2" bolt pattern
The center hole is huge at 4 5/16" across and there are no nubs on the inner for center cap. Any idea what it may fit? Any ideas would be appreciated

40cpe · 11-16-2014, 09:53 AM

It looks like an agricultural implement wheel.

SUHRsc · 11-16-2014, 10:58 AM

WWII Jeep wheels had a similar center but I didn't think they had the "windows" between the center and the rim.

blucar · 11-16-2014, 11:16 AM

I would say that it is a Jeep CJ wheel... The CJ's had the same bolt pattern as the '40-48 Fords, they did not have any hub cap attachment devises..
The large center opening would be required to clear the large axle hubs that 4xs have..

Bob C · 11-16-2014, 11:46 AM

I have an old Jeep wheel that looks the same.

Bob

Randy in ca · 11-16-2014, 12:35 PM

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See link - looks pretty much like these:
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http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-wh...lassic-wheels/
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supereal · 11-16-2014, 01:58 PM

Probably a front wheel for a tractor, if it is a 16 inch rim.

funrunr · 11-16-2014, 07:35 PM

Thanks guys, I found it at the local recycling center while dropping off my cardboard and such. Thanks all and Randy in ca for the link. It definitely looks like the CJ rims as many of you suggest. I had no idea they had the same bolt pattern. Too cool I like the nubless center. Looks clean

blucar · 11-17-2014, 12:29 PM

I based my observation on the raised pattern around the bolt/lug holes, this was typical of the early Jeep wheels. The absence of hub cap attachments, spring clips and/or knobs also is typical of Jeep..
Ford and Jeep hub centers are generally wider than other vehicles, not to sure why, maybe because Ford was very instrumental in the actual development of the WWII Jeeps, but then again, maybe not.
GM has always been very careful making sure that a portion of the vehicle weight is carried on the hub, and a portion on the lug bolts.. Ford has generally not subscribed to this practice..

11-16-2014, 09:53 AM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Help identifying this wheel It looks like an agricultural implement wheel.

11-16-2014, 10:58 AM	#3
SUHRsc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: near Hershey, PA Posts: 875	Re: Help identifying this wheel WWII Jeep wheels had a similar center but I didn't think they had the "windows" between the center and the rim. __________________ -WANTED- Pre-War Speed Equipment Davies or Morrison Intake Manifold 77-6050B, 81AS - 81SB - 99AS - 99SB 19AS cylinder heads

11-16-2014, 11:16 AM	#4
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: Help identifying this wheel I would say that it is a Jeep CJ wheel... The CJ's had the same bolt pattern as the '40-48 Fords, they did not have any hub cap attachment devises.. The large center opening would be required to clear the large axle hubs that 4xs have.. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe Last edited by blucar; 11-16-2014 at 11:25 AM.

11-16-2014, 11:46 AM	#5
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,754	Re: Help identifying this wheel I have an old Jeep wheel that looks the same. Bob

11-16-2014, 12:35 PM	#6
Randy in ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,646	Re: Help identifying this wheel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) See link - looks pretty much like these: - - http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-wh...lassic-wheels/ -

11-16-2014, 01:58 PM	#7
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Help identifying this wheel Probably a front wheel for a tractor, if it is a 16 inch rim.

11-16-2014, 07:35 PM	#8
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: Help identifying this wheel Thanks guys, I found it at the local recycling center while dropping off my cardboard and such. Thanks all and Randy in ca for the link. It definitely looks like the CJ rims as many of you suggest. I had no idea they had the same bolt pattern. Too cool I like the nubless center. Looks clean __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!

11-17-2014, 12:29 PM	#9
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: Help identifying this wheel I based my observation on the raised pattern around the bolt/lug holes, this was typical of the early Jeep wheels. The absence of hub cap attachments, spring clips and/or knobs also is typical of Jeep.. Ford and Jeep hub centers are generally wider than other vehicles, not to sure why, maybe because Ford was very instrumental in the actual development of the WWII Jeeps, but then again, maybe not. GM has always been very careful making sure that a portion of the vehicle weight is carried on the hub, and a portion on the lug bolts.. Ford has generally not subscribed to this practice.. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe