Trying to ID this rim

ford35lh

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Someone on the Early V8 forum suggested I inquire here.
He said that Layden Butler may have my answer.
The rim is 24" X 2 3/4 between the beads.
I'd appreciate any input anyone can give me.

thanks
lynn
 

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While the split rim was used on Ford Ts of the mid 20s, most that I have seen are 4-lug detachable style. With so many auto manufacturers around in the early years of the automobile, it may take a while to find any information on a five lug detachable plain rim. The AACA may have more folks with experience on other makes of early wood spoke cars. Some demountable rims were also bolted to steel wheel disks instead of wood spoke.
 
I have a hardware store catalog that shows sets of replacement wheels with 5 lug demountable wheels, to fit T and Chevrolet---
 
Where are you measuring the 24"? At tire size area or outside diameter?
I don't think it is Chevy. I have an old wheel/rim catalog. I'll see what I can find.

Mike
 
My wheel and rim catalog from 1935 has a section of illustrations and features of demountable rims. Here is what I found:
Described as 32 X 4 with 5 lugs (one notched, in the right location)
Kelsey Hayes type 160, part number 92563
Fits Earl 1923-25 (I have never heard of an Earl)
Fits Willys 64 1923-24
Fits Gardner (partial) 1922-24

I hope this is helpful

Mike
 
This link is to a photo of an Earl Model 40. The list above states 23 to 25 but I don't know if the Earl (formerly Briscoe) survived past 1923 but the photo shows a five lug split rim.
https://libwww.freelibrary.org/digital/item/46308

The Willys-Knight model 64 used a wheel cover that partially covered the rims so its hard to see whether they had the 5-lug but a person can tell they are split rims. Some Willys-Knight cars used 6-lug but they are likely larger and heavier than the model 64. Here is one.
https://www.prewarcar.com/312998-willys-knight-model-64-with-sleeve-engine-1922

A lot of the Gardner cars used 6-lug but there are some smaller models that used the five lug that I could find on line like this link.
http://www.gardnermotorcars.com/images/1923-coupe-02.jpg
 
My catalog is categorized by rim manufacturer. There are illustrations of the latch, stem location, and lug type. A chart then gives sizes, lug count, and application for the style. It's pretty easy to use and I have used it to ID some rims in my pile of stuff.
I have some rims which I have not been able to find.
I'm happy to look for any that you might have.

Mike
 
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