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dlmims · 08-03-2023, 07:54 PM

1929 AA has split ring wheels which a in rough shape and need replacing. This is a stake bed AA needing restoration but before going forward would like to get upgrade wheels. In addition it is getting almost impossible to find anyone to touch them. Does anyone know of a modern type wheel that I could put on this truck? Thanks in advance.
Don
Cumming Ga

Bigsnapper43 · 08-03-2023, 09:04 PM

Give me a call. 740 658 3495 I will tell you what I did.

Benson · 08-05-2023, 11:14 PM

In case you do not know this:

Putting air into a split rim tire or removing wheels from the vehicle can kill you or seriously injure you if the rim is not installed correctly.

https://www.hsa.ie/eng/safety_alerts...ponent%20parts.

50 years ago I met guy who was "airing up" an AA truck tire when the ring came off and caught him under the jaw.

He lost most of his lower jaw and 1/2 of his upper teeth.

THERE ARE SPECIAL TOOLS and methods to do this work safely.

spdway1 · 08-05-2023, 11:24 PM

Please don't be misled here. The AA wheels are NOT split rims. They are solid wheels with a retaining ring. They still have this very similar style today on new big rigs, heavy equipment, and buses here in the USA. ANY truck tire shop can assist you with this style AA wheel.

Benson · 08-05-2023, 11:34 PM

OK spdway1 thanks,

This fellow may not have been hurt with an AA wheel but it was a heavy truck wheel of some type.

So you are saying that the AA wheels are safe to "air up" with out safety measures and steel cages?

J Franklin · 08-06-2023, 12:31 AM

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Check with a tire shop that services trucks as well as cars, they should be able to help you.

1crosscut · 08-06-2023, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benson

OK spdway1 thanks,

This fellow may not have been hurt with an AA wheel but it was a heavy truck wheel of some type.

So you are saying that the AA wheels are safe to "air up" with out safety measures and steel cages?

It is best to air the AA tires up in a cage specially designed to do this. Once the tires are aired up and the retention rings are seated properly they are quite safe.

The problem lies in the process of getting them aired up and seated properly.
Have a professional tire repair shop do this for you.

spdway1 · 08-06-2023, 10:52 PM

Use safety measures in everything that you do, this should go without saying. Yes, use a cage to air up. Just pay a truck tire shop to do your AA tire work, and you won't regret it.

1crosscut · 08-07-2023, 03:45 PM

I assembled mine (no air) and took them into a truck tire shop. They aired them up for me using a cage. When I asked them what I owed them he said for what? Air??
Nice of them to do it for free.

Swingle · 08-08-2023, 01:00 PM

I do my own tire changes on my AA truck. Wrap a chain around tire/rim, to catch anything that might want to go airborne.

FordAADump · 11-10-2023, 09:44 PM

These rims are very dangerous and yes, they can kill if not handled properly. The condition of the rim and ring are very important. You must use a good sold rim/ring (can be hard to find) free of any loose rust flakes and need to be thoroughly cleaned of such material. There is a very specific process to follow in order to properly seat the rings. I would also strongly suggest having a pro with a cage do them. Rings that blow off can take your head off and that is no exaggeration. Lastly, some people add bead into the tub to help balance the tire. I did not, and mine are fine. Remember, the top speed of a stock AA truck is about 35-37 MPH so it is not necessary to do so. Good luck.

08-03-2023, 07:54 PM	#1
dlmims Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 14	AA wheel swap 1929 AA has split ring wheels which a in rough shape and need replacing. This is a stake bed AA needing restoration but before going forward would like to get upgrade wheels. In addition it is getting almost impossible to find anyone to touch them. Does anyone know of a modern type wheel that I could put on this truck? Thanks in advance. Don Cumming Ga

08-03-2023, 09:04 PM	#2
Bigsnapper43 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 84	Re: AA wheel swap Give me a call. 740 658 3495 I will tell you what I did.

08-05-2023, 11:14 PM	#3
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,599	Re: AA wheel swap In case you do not know this: Putting air into a split rim tire or removing wheels from the vehicle can kill you or seriously injure you if the rim is not installed correctly. https://www.hsa.ie/eng/safety_alerts...ponent%20parts. 50 years ago I met guy who was "airing up" an AA truck tire when the ring came off and caught him under the jaw. He lost most of his lower jaw and 1/2 of his upper teeth. THERE ARE SPECIAL TOOLS and methods to do this work safely. Last edited by Benson; 08-05-2023 at 11:26 PM.

08-05-2023, 11:24 PM	#4
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Re: AA wheel swap Please don't be misled here. The AA wheels are NOT split rims. They are solid wheels with a retaining ring. They still have this very similar style today on new big rigs, heavy equipment, and buses here in the USA. ANY truck tire shop can assist you with this style AA wheel.

08-05-2023, 11:34 PM	#5
Benson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,599	Re: AA wheel swap OK spdway1 thanks, This fellow may not have been hurt with an AA wheel but it was a heavy truck wheel of some type. So you are saying that the AA wheels are safe to "air up" with out safety measures and steel cages?

08-06-2023, 12:31 AM	#6
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: AA wheel swap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check with a tire shop that services trucks as well as cars, they should be able to help you.

08-06-2023, 10:52 PM	#8
spdway1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 1,402	Re: AA wheel swap Use safety measures in everything that you do, this should go without saying. Yes, use a cage to air up. Just pay a truck tire shop to do your AA tire work, and you won't regret it.

08-07-2023, 03:45 PM	#9
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,909	Re: AA wheel swap I assembled mine (no air) and took them into a truck tire shop. They aired them up for me using a cage. When I asked them what I owed them he said for what? Air?? Nice of them to do it for free. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

08-08-2023, 01:00 PM	#10
Swingle Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 51	Re: AA wheel swap I do my own tire changes on my AA truck. Wrap a chain around tire/rim, to catch anything that might want to go airborne.

11-10-2023, 09:44 PM	#11
FordAADump Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Mass Posts: 3	Re: AA wheel swap These rims are very dangerous and yes, they can kill if not handled properly. The condition of the rim and ring are very important. You must use a good sold rim/ring (can be hard to find) free of any loose rust flakes and need to be thoroughly cleaned of such material. There is a very specific process to follow in order to properly seat the rings. I would also strongly suggest having a pro with a cage do them. Rings that blow off can take your head off and that is no exaggeration. Lastly, some people add bead into the tub to help balance the tire. I did not, and mine are fine. Remember, the top speed of a stock AA truck is about 35-37 MPH so it is not necessary to do so. Good luck.