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Does anyone know if new split rims for wood wheels are available. I think the size is 21” . It is for a 1926 fordoor

You might find some at Hershey or other swap meets. Good used ones are still available. I don't know of anyone producing new ones.
Norm

Thanks that is what I thought

I believe new ones are available from Vintage Rims in Queensland, Australia.

Allan from down under.

Why do you need new rims? Split rims can rust quite a bit and still remain useable. I have my 5 originals 21” split rims that came on my 1926 coupe when I bought it in 1970. While they have deep rust pits on the inside, they are still useable and strong 53 years later. Jim Patrick

Many 21" rims show deep test pits adjacent to the split because that is where the water gets in. I have rejected many some of which had already let go at the sides by the split. Then there are the problems with the latches on our Canadian sourced rims.

Alln from down under.

I have a set of reproduction 21"split rims on my 26 coupe. They were mad by Stephen Hood. He is Vintage Rims Australia. I also have a set of 30x3.5's on my 25 pickup.

Thanks Scott I will check that out

There you go Tom. Direction to a source in one post and a testimonial from a happy customer in another. Steve does beautiful work. He is a great supporter of our Model T National Rallies.

Allan from down under.