Demountable Rims

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2017: Demountable Rims
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Terry Woods, Richmond, Texas on Thursday, February 09, 2017 - 12:50 pm:

Those who know me, would think I know the answer to these questions about 21" demountable rims, but having had only a 1926 with them (my 27 having wire wheels), I don't.

What is the difference between the rims the major suppliers of 21" demountable rims to Ford, especially Kelsey and Hayes?

Were 26-27 models the only years for the latch that used the bolt

I cannot find a readable mark on the lugs of six rims that I have. Two use the bolt type latch but four use the twisting lever type. I, also, have one redrilled Chevrolet rim.

I assume all all interchangable?


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By john kuehn on Thursday, February 09, 2017 - 06:48 pm:

I have 21" rims that have the bolt type latch and the twisting lever type. I have a late 24 T that has the 21" wheels on it. I've used both type on the car over the years. I was told that other 21" brands would fit or maybe I read it on the forum.
There are some who would know on the forum for sure.

I think the split rims that I use have a squared shaped lug and some have the more rounded type. But they will interchange on my 24. That's all I know and that isn't much.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Terry Woods, Richmond, Texas on Friday, February 10, 2017 - 12:43 am:

Thanks John. I'm surprised more posts haven't been posted on this subject. I know Chevy rims will fit, but the valve stem hole must be relocated and drilled. Lang's catalog seems to indicate that the bolt type were used only in 26-27. I was just wanting a clarification on when the lever type and the bolt type were used originally.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By john kuehn on Friday, February 10, 2017 - 09:49 am:

I think the same goes for the steel 21" felloes for 21" wheels.
I just got through moving the last of my T parts from a dilapidated barn to another shed on my farm and ran across several 21" steel felloes.
Some are a little different than others but still the same size. I saved them when I put together a set of 21" wood wheels for my late 24 Coupe.


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