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Old 07-22-2020, 05:55 PM   #3
truckdog62563
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Default Re: 1951 Ford Split Rims

You really need to tell us more in your question. Are these stock wheels? No stock F-1 or F-2 had multi-part stock 16” wheels in 1951. ALL stock 17”, 18”, and 20” multi-part F-3 through F-6 wheels were “widow maker” “Firestone RH-5°“ style. Google Images those terms. An F-7 or F-8 could have widow makers or what were called three piece Firestone R-5° wheels. Assuming you have a smaller truck with widow makers there is no safe way to keep them in service. If you have replacement wheels with the outer locking ring alanwoodieman’s method is good as any. If you have widow makers there are replacement options we can go into if you want. Stu
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