Like the title says... More curious than anything. Picked up a set of odd wheels, all 4 are the exact same. The 3 hubcap clips are more like "Buttons" on each wheel. Also the center is recessed a little deeper than most wheels. Stamped in lip or recess around outer edge of drop center. No makers mark that I see. They were in a racers collection of parts, but I have never seen anything like them in my years of collecting. If you have any insight I would greatly appreciate it. I am not looking to sell them at this time. Thanks! SW
They do look similar to the Willys/Jeep ones I've had in the past (think 50's Willys pickup/station wagon) but I'm not 100% sure.
Not Jeep - they were flat in the center - the clue grasshoppers are those three nipples that would hold a hub cab - International truck - anyone ?
Difficult mystery........aside from early FoMoCo....the only other 5 x 5.5 wheel bolt pattern applications that come to mind are Jeep and Scout. But the shape of the center section just isn't 'right' for either of them and the wheel appears to have deeper back spacing than I remember. In addition, I also do not recall any American makes that use those external rivet like nubs for hub cap retention. Usually they are common on Import makes, i.e. Nissan and Toyota, but they were typically 6 lug bolt patterns. The wheel's riveted center section also suggests this wheel is a few decades old as welded centers have been common for a long time. This wheel really has me puzzled....I'll be watching this thread, anxious to learn the answer.
This photo of a 1962 Scout was featured in a Hagerty promo as an example of a nice original unit. I tried to find other examples with OEM wheels, but either the photos were too dark or, more commonly, wheels had been swapped for something else. I am going to see if I can find Jeep Wagon or Pickup 4x4 photos with stock wheels.
I have 4 that look pretty much the same . Bet the racer kept them for his trailer. Much to heavy to race. Mine are from a 1956 Renault Prarie pickup or Colorale van. 3 have the stamped in lip covering the centre section for extra strength. These are the same bolt pattern as early Ford. btw might want to check if they are really 16 inch and not 40cm. Thats 15.75 inch. Meaning a 16 inch tire will allways fit but to loose around the edges.
Here is one.....5 lug bolt pattern....but to my eyes, appears larger diameter than 5.5" and no hub cap nubs. Other pics of early model Land Rovers I looked at are the same as this one. I am inclined to think 34GAZ in post #13 has the best offering so far....probably the correct one.
Hey guys, just checking back in. Thanks for all the Help!! Hnstray, your quiet the detective. Those jeep wheels are very close, I have some of them as well. Thanks for the pics and effort! I think you are right about 34GAZ being the closest. Wheels being Renault truck...I think mine are 16" but I can check the measurement. When I got them they had dunlop race tyres on all 4 and they where 16" tires. Again thanks to the HAMB for INTERNATIONAL info. I appreciate the knowledge!!
I'm going with Jeep of some denomination, Only reason Jeep has a Huge hub opening. Land rover's not the same... I've had a few, Jeep made A lot of different wheels... Scout I'm not as familiar with, But they also used the same Dana axle's hence the larger opening... 34's opening is smaller! Also... Sand down around the center about an inch an a half inboard on the center( meaning inch or two away from hoop) Jeep put a pinstripe on there...
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