Bent Rims

[Relvis P. Johnson]

All four of my rims wobble quite a bit. The worst is about 1/4 inch.

Is there a way to true up the old ones and are there sources for new old style wheels?

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Yes. Search for wheel straightening as this has been discussed here in the past. Good Luck!

 

[zzlegend]

All four of my rims wobble quite a bit. The worst is about 1/4 inch.

Is there a way to true up the old ones and are there sources for new old style wheels?

Don't know if this will help you, but might be worth a try. Good luck. I have a couple to try and straighten my self.

http://www.durableperformance.net/Do_it_Yourself_Wheel_Straightening.revised.12.4.09.web.pdf

 

[CarlG]

... are there sources for new old style wheels?

This from Snyder's catalog:

Brand new Model A wheels made just like the originals! Model A Ford wheels are supplied in primer so you can paint to your liking.

Model A Wheels

 

[Charlie Stephens]

All four of my rims wobble quite a bit. The worst is about 1/4 inch.

Is there a way to true up the old ones and are there sources for new old style wheels?

If you put your general location in your profile and maybe in your post someone might recommend a place to straighten your wheels. I would stick with the original wheels even if it meant buying some at a swap meet or through a wanted ad. What is the year of your car and are you running original wire wheels? Try asking at a local Model A or Early V8 Ford Club and see if someone in your area has the equipment to straighten the wheels.

Charlie Stephens

 

[tbirdtbird]

this is called "runout"

If an eighth or less I don't bother

If you look closely most orig. rims have at least some runout

 

[C26Pinelake]

Replacement rims are over $300 each. I picked up very good ones at Hershey for $50 each.
Wayne