Split rim styles

[Reds34]

Stu,

I should be able to get more info on those rims in the next few days. Thank you.

Red

[Reds34]

Stu,

Here are some photos of the rims in question. The rim that had a solid ring is a Budd wheel with a number of C-32898. The other 2 are also Budd wheels one of which I can't read the number on. The number I can see is C-18596-H. The other number looks like it starts with C-25???

Red

[truckdog62563]

Okay, here’s what I find. Your C-18596 has a Goodyear DT style rim with split outer ring, its dish is 3 5/8”, it is 20” x 3.75” (5” old measurement system). It has the early 5 x 6 7/8” pattern.

Your C-32898 has a Firestone RH style rim with continuous unbroken RI style ring. It is 20” x 3.75” (5” old system), 3 3/4” dish, and the early 5 x 6 7/8” pattern.

Your third wheel is I think might be #23597. You’ll have to tell me if it matches the 20” x 3.75” width, 3 3/4” dish, and same 6 7/8” pattern. It also has a Goodyear DT rim and split ring. I went through Budd’s 1933 catalog looking for wheels having the first digit “2” and last digit “7”. This is the only one meeting the size and width comparable to your others. Stu

[tubman]

I'm so impressed with the quality and breadth of this answer that I am considering buying a big truck.

Seriously, things like this are what make this such a great forum.

[Reds34]

Stu,

You are the man! I'm pretty sure the width matches the others, I will have to compare it. All of the wheels in the last post are the same early lug pattern.

Tubman- I have to agree with you on why these forums are so great.

Red