1935 wire wheels

[ROBERT JAM]

Will 1935 wire wheels fit on an A

 

[Manager]

Yes

 

[ROBERT JAM]

Thank you

 

[RandyinUtah]

I have done it and went back to original wheels.

 

[Manager]

I sometimes do it twice a week.

 

[kevinmac/toledo]

Will 1935 wire wheels fit on an A

you have to use support rings on installation ,or the wheels will crack around lugs..very important...suppliers sell then...kev

 

[Manager]

You only need the rings on hydraulic brakes.

 

[ROBERT JAM]

I'm putting them on a mechanical brake drum

 

[harryc]

I sometimes do it twice a week.

You have the same problem I do !

 

[Manager]

I'm putting them on a mechanical brake drum

Then you don't need the rings, the hole in the wheel will be the same size as the snout on the hub/ drum. Check it though for your own peace of mind.

 

[jfreddie]

Righto, '35 wheels are totally compatible with orig Model A drums. Be sure and use modern lug nuts, though, not Model A acorn style. The angle is shallower on the acorns and can loosen easily and you'll never know it till you hear a clunking and then the holes are wallowed out.
I especially like being able to run radials from Costco on the '35 wheels. I use P215/75x16.
The diameter is 28", close to orig so speedo stays same. Happy Motoring!

 

[hootchmonster]

Should I be using modern lugs on my '32 18" rims as well jfreddie?

 

[Larry Jenkins]

Righto, '35 wheels are totally compatible with orig Model A drums. Be sure and use modern lug nuts, though, not Model A acorn style. The angle is shallower on the acorns and can loosen easily and you'll never know it till you hear a clunking and then the holes are wallowed out.
I especially like being able to run radials from Costco on the '35 wheels. I use P215/75x16.
The diameter is 28", close to orig so speedo stays same. Happy Motoring!

How close are the P215/75/16 compared to the original Bias Ply 600-16 tires? Is there an "R" in the Costco nomenclature? (P215/75R/16?)

I looked at their Site and didn't find them. What do they cost? Thank you!

Larry

 

[Randy in ca]

Should I be using modern lugs on my '32 18" rims as well jfreddie?

Yes. 1932 was the first year of usage for the nuts that were used for years.