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Technical Difference between Model T and Model A wire rims?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by bantam, Dec 25, 2013.

  1. bantam
    Joined: Oct 16, 2006
    Posts: 420

    bantam
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    I have a guy offering me some wire rims but he and I are not sure if they're Model A or Model T. I am hoping for Model T. Looking at pictures of each isn't helping me sort it out. Are there specific dimensions I could check?

    Any help is appreciated.

    Bantam
     
  2. 25mercury
    Joined: Aug 14, 2010
    Posts: 115

    25mercury
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    from California

    Lug bole spacing is different. T wires are 5 x 5, A wires are 5 x 5 1/2.
     
  3. bantam
    Joined: Oct 16, 2006
    Posts: 420

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    Just what I needed to know! Thanks 25mercury!


    Bantam
     
  4. R Pope
    Joined: Jan 23, 2006
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    Also the T center hub is smaller than the A. Sorry, no measurements.
     
  5. manyolcars
    Joined: Mar 30, 2001
    Posts: 9,609

    manyolcars

    The fastest way to tell is look at the hubs. The T has a pronounced 'cone' shape
     

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