Last year for wooden wheels

[Doug 845]

What was the last year for wooden wheels on a Ford? Does anyone make replacements?

 

[Jack Innes]

The model Ts had woden wheels right through 1927. Wire wheels were available as an option in 26 & 27 & became standard on closed cars late in 1927.

I have seen a model AA truck with wooden wheels but that was not common.

There are several wheelwrights available. I hope others with personal experience will recommend some of them.

Do not let anyone talk you into anything but Hickory spokes. Oak is too brittle & therefore dangerous.

 

[feelsharp]

I've had very good luck with The Vintage Wheel Shop in Sonora, CA George Carrigan, 209-533-0468.

Also, many use Stutzman Wheel in Baltic, Ohio. This amish wheelwright makes wooden wheels for just about anything, Model T's wheels by the dozens. 330-897-1391

 

[yachtsmanbill]

I've had very good luck with The Vintage Wheel Shop in Sonora, CA George Carrigan, 209-533-0468.

Also, many use Stutzman Wheel in Baltic, Ohio. This amish wheelwright makes wooden wheels for just about anything, Model T's wheels by the dozens. 330-897-1391

Do you know any Yockey's in Wadsworth?? ws

 

[feelsharp]

ws,
Do not know of Yockeys in Wadsville

 

[yachtsmanbill]

Thats where my sisters husband and his family is from. They met at OHIO U. in Athens. ws

 

[ctlikon0712]

I remember reading somewhere on the A forum that the Canadian AA's had wood spoked wheels.....
And there was an aftermarket co that made them for model A's.... Here is a woody with a set.

 

[Steve Jelf]

Carrigan, Stutzman, and Johnson are all highly recommended by lots of folks.

http://www.woodwheels.com/contactus.html

 

[s55mercury66]

Thats where my sisters husband and his family is from. They met at OHIO U. in Athens. ws

That's where I lived for my first 35 years. My daughter is still there, going to OHIO UNIVERSITY...Go Cats!

(sorry, couldn't help myself)