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Mystery Wheel

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by fzmax, Aug 21, 2010.

  1. fzmax
    Joined: Dec 28, 2009
    Posts: 2

    fzmax
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    from Maryland

    Recently I came across one of these wheels and have no idea what it is. I thought it was kind of cool and would like to find a full set. Unfortunately there is only the one. Any idea what they are? Thanks
     

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  2. fastrichy
    Joined: Apr 29, 2007
    Posts: 18

    fastrichy
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    from ne ohio

    looks like a single rib rader
     
  3. crotex
    Joined: Apr 19, 2010
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    crotex
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    from cuero, tx

  4. F&J
    Joined: Apr 5, 2007
    Posts: 13,222

    F&J
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    It's a rader tri rib or a knock off made back then.

    Look at the back of the spokes. Some are marked, some are not.
    Look at the back to see if it's riveted together or if it's welded. The weld goes through the chrome rim and to a steel plate that was cast into the ends of the spokes. It's easy to spot that steel plate. No plate?, look for holes drilled at the spoke ends.

    I have looked at 3 types;
    Radar were rivets
    Mickey Thompson Raders were rivets
    No Name, welded

    It sure looks like the welded, no-name Tri-rib one I have. Mine is 14x6 with Chevy 4-3/4" pattern...yours looks like a Ford/Mopar 4-1/2" ??
     

  5. fzmax
    Joined: Dec 28, 2009
    Posts: 2

    fzmax
    Member
    from Maryland

    Thanks for the info guys. Now that I can put a name to it I can try to find some more. It's on a Barracuda I'm picking up next week so when I get into the shop I'll pull it off and look.
     

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