Chrome wire wheels 53-56

Posted by Randy Berger On 2012/2/2 1:02:52

In replying to another question, Kevin also uncovered an interesting piece of information. In the September 1953 Service Counselor on pages 40-41 there is an entry regarding balance weights not staying on the new wire wheels because they are so thick that the clip is spread too far to maintain a good grip on the rim. If they are that much thicker so that the weight clips had to be redesigned, then those of us who run radials can sleep a little more peacefully. And we now have a good response to those who warn us that our old wheels cannot handle the stress of radials. I am hazarding a guess that the rim and center is made of a thicker steel because the wire wheels have more give than a standard wheel of the time. Although I have read the 55-56 Counselors cover to cover, and read previous years also, I don't remember reading this particular bit of information.