Tall Skinny Wire Wheels

I am looking for tall, skinny tires and wheels for a project. I would like the tire height to be 30+. 31-33 would be better. Would this tire fit on a 21" A wheel? http://store.coker.com/500-525-21-excelsior-blackwall-tire.html

Will 21" model A wheels fit on 1940 Ford (5 on 5.5) hubs and brakes?

Is there a better tall narrow wheel to use? Does Dayton or someone make a 21 x 3 or 4 in a knock off and can I get a knock off adapter for a 5 on 5.5 hub?

Sorry about the newb questions. I am visualizing what I want, but I am not sure how to get there.

 

Er, uh, it is for a 21 inch wheel so it should fit no? Yes a model A wheel is in fact five on five and a half and no you're not likely to run across a taller narrower wheel that's more readily and cheaply available. Even the new Model A wheel versions offered by Coker are no more expensive than mid-range alloy jobs much less pricey Daytons.

 

Someone in the Throttlers had a little bare metal pickup called "the salt city special" with neat 21" wire wheels. It was 21" hops on the later 32-35 center. Don't know how they were done. I think the story was that they were from Argentina, but that sounds a bit BS to me.

I'd like to know more about those wheels myself. Best of luck to you.

//Magnus

 

Thats what I figured but I didn't know if there was some voodoo magic to old school tires and rims that would cause a problem.

Thanks for the info. The A wheels seem like the cheapest and easiest way to go, but I am always looking for options.

 

Well not in this case at least although when you get into really early tires and wheels the sizes can be somewhat confusing to the uninitiated.

 

If you just want to bolt the wheel on and roll it around the shop and study how it looks just bolt it on. If you intend to drive it you should have an adapter ring similar to http://mtcarproducts.com/fordwirewheelsup.html Without these adapter rings the wheel will not be properly supported and eventually fatigue and fail.

Charlie Stephens

 

Charlie,

Thanks for that information. Exactly the type of stuff I am looking for.

Joe

 

All of Dayton's car wheels are built to your specifications if possible. Suggest you call them if you are really interested in having Dayton build them.

Al

 

I realize this is an old thread, but I was in contact with Dayton a while back about tall-and-skinny wheels and got this response:

Admittedly, this was back in ‘07, so maybe the popularity of vintage-looking hot rods has driven them to broaden their selection since then.

-Dave