Technical Ford Model A 19" Spoke Wheels

Really like the look of the vintage 19" ford wheels and with this in mind I'm considering installing a set on my modified 46 Ford pickup. Here's the concern/question; I'm running a big block (350HP) and concerned the original 19" spoked wheels won't take the power, is this a bad idea????

Anyone running them on a street rod?

Thanks for your help.

 

Huh? You realize that they are about the width of a rubber band, right?

I can't see where this would be anywhere near a good idea. Visually or functionally. That, and how would you even mount them. If you are using your '46 drums, early spoked wheels will not mount up to them without an adapter as the spoked wheel centers require a supporting ring on the drum face that Ford stopped using in 35...

 

Suicide

 

So, two replies and it's clear, bad idea! I realize I would have to use 1 1/2" spacers with the provisions to support the wheels. I'm running drums (Ford 9") in the rear and Speedway discs up front. I was thinking I would run Firestone 550/600 in the rear and 475/500 up front.

 

If you want to go this route 18's would be a lot better.

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Sure it is, just don't go over 35mph that way you have enough tire to panic stop and turn.

 

If you have drums, and your car is mid 30's or earlier, run wires if you like them.
If your car is post war and you have disk brakes, run steel wheels.
Just my opinion

 

60 or 70 years ago, rodders cut the 19'' A wheels down to 15'' ... it's a good looking wheel !

 

For a static display of your 46 it would be fine but to run them is Not A Good Idea…...

 

Those wheels were designed for 40 horsepower Model A's and you are running a 350 HP big block! You are talking about 4.75/5.00 tires. You might be able to find a larger tire, but by how much. The first time you light them up the tread is gone. I would also be worried about hard cornering with the additional weight of a 1946 truck with 84 year old wheels! Also don't you think a 5" tire would look kind of odd under those fender wells.

 

Thanks for all the replies guys. As I've stated before, it doesn't sound like it's a good idea to run the 19's. Even though I like the look of 19's on all four corners, it doesn't seem as though it's worth the risk. Woodiewagon46. I agree 5" tires wouldn't look good covered by fenders, my 46' is fender less.