21" wheels stronger ???

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: 21" wheels stronger ???
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bud Holzschuh - Panama City, FL on Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 09:00 pm:

I recently measured the spoke length on the 30" wheels and the 21" demountables. The spokes on the 21" wheels were 1 1/2" shorter than those on the 30" wheels. The spokes on the 21" wheels were also somewhat stouter.

So here's the question: Are the 21" wheels stronger and generally less troublesome than the 30" wheels ?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bill Harper - Keene, NH on Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 10:17 pm:

Hi Bud,

Stronger? Probably. Still a wooden wheel.

Less troublesome? Well, anecdotal evidence suggests that they are prone to much less tire and tube trouble compared to clinchers.

This posted by someone who has never owned a car shod with 21" wheels.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Perigo - Linton, IN on Friday, July 25, 2014 - 11:25 am:

Wow......wonder if anyone younger than, well, my age has ever used the word "shod?" I'm 67.

Mike


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Friday, July 25, 2014 - 11:53 am:

If you are a farrier you might. :-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Bill Harper - Keene, NH on Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 09:24 pm:

Hi Mike,

I'm only 60.

Bill


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mark Gregush Portland Oregon on Sunday, July 27, 2014 - 02:20 am:

Running roughshod he&l bent for leather over his opponents. Or something like that! :-)


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