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jdv12345 · Aug 15, 2017

Searching for steel wire wheels to use on a converted Model A to tractor. Any help appreciated.

Leroy · Aug 15, 2017

For what size tire are you wanting? I have 16" wheels

jdv12345 · Aug 15, 2017

(quoted from post at 10:07:59 08/15/17) For what size tire are you wanting? I have 16" wheels

Probably need larger for rear. Preferably those with small cleats or no tire so rubber can be added. If that makes sense.

Thanks

jeffcat · Aug 15, 2017

You mean a Doodle bug? Original "A" rims were 500 19 inch if I
remember correctly. You can put model B or v-8 wheels and they bolt
right up but are a more modern size. Like 600 16 inch size. Would
make it a,more hotrod looking deal.

fixerupper · Aug 15, 2017

Are you talking model A truck converted into a Doodle bug? If it's a one ton, or AA, those wire wheels are hard to come by. A lot of the wire wheels were replaced with steel centered rims because the wire spokes supposedly bent when the truck went around a corner under a load. If I remember right they are 20"? If this is the case, I think I have one for an AA but not a pair. My email is open if you want to contact me. I live in Iowa.

WGM · Aug 15, 2017

Depending on the year Model A's came with two tire sizes.

1928/29 21"
1930/31 19"

jdv12345 · Aug 15, 2017

(quoted from post at 19:14:40 08/15/17) Depending on the year Model A's came with two tire sizes.

1928/29 21"
1930/31 19"

Thank you for responding. I am trying to wrap arms around it. Need or prefer the tractor rims that are somewhat larger and no tires on the steel rims.

jdv12345 · Aug 16, 2017

(quoted from post at 17:30:39 08/15/17) Are you talking model A truck converted into a Doodle bug? If it's a one ton, or AA, those wire wheels are hard to come by. A lot of the wire wheels were replaced with steel centered rims because the wire spokes supposedly bent when the truck went around a corner under a load. If I remember right they are 20"? If this is the case, I think I have one for an AA but not a pair. My email is open if you want to contact me. I live in Iowa.

Thanks for reply. Not sure if you can attach a pic so I can show you what I'm referring to. Need two for rear and I was thinking of how difficult to convert. Currently I think the rear is 5 lug and 5 1/2 pattern. Has a worm rear end which I hear is from a truck. yes, shortened a bit to be used as a tractor back many years. Been in barn for say 40 or so.

jdv12345 · Aug 16, 2017

jdv12345 · Aug 24, 2017

(quoted from post at 19:14:40 08/15/17) Depending on the year Model A's came with two tire sizes.

1928/29 21"
1930/31 19"

I think I am needing say 24 to 30 inch wheels....rims and spokes even with cleats if I can find them.

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