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Originally Posted by deuce lover

First 1940's wheels will NOT work on 1936-39 drums.SO if you are using32-35 drums you will need a spacer rings because there are nubs on the drum for the spoke wheel hub. Model A parts vendors might have them. Those nubs will prevent the wheel from sitting flat on the drum surface.

Yes, I forgot about those with Wide-5 pattern. Thanks for the reminder

So, excluding the wheels with the Wide-5 lug pattern, will the 1940-ish wheels work on '32-'36 standard brake drums with the 5x5½?? I am getting conflicting information which is why I am asking. I have been told by some folks (like you) that Wheel Support Ring adapters are needed ...however others have said the 32 (-& up) cast iron drums have the supports built into them which adapter rings are not required. I have been told using the 1940-ish wheels on Model-A drums requires the use of the adapter rings. So hopefully you see why I am asking.


Thanks for the heads-up on Tubeless.