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Thanks for the responses. I see now my method of doing it would not work, but I am like the idea of a lathe or tenon cutter. We've got a couple lathes and I am pretty handy on them. I had never heard of a tenon cutter but after looking it up, it looks interesting. I guess in my opinion I'm not out anything besides my time if I try it. I'll still have the 24" spokes and the 25" cut down spokes for someone to use to make a pattern for new spokes to rebuild the wheel, if that is needed. I appreciate the responses and ideas. I always look forward to learning new skills. Most of my experience is in antique tractors and this is my first antique auto. Thanks again, Noah

Appreciate the offer nat. Another thought I had today was using the spokes from the old 25" wheel that have the correct hub bore with the new steel felloe from the 24" wheel. I'd have to cut 1/2" off the end of each spoke and reshape them to fit snug in the 24" felloe. It'd take a while to get them to fit snug but I look at it similar to shaping a handle for an axe. Use a wood rasp and take your time. Any thoughts on this idea? Thanks, Noah

Thanks for the advice guys. I was afraid you'd say that. The hunt may continue then for the correct wheel. I did get a good 24" Kelsey rim with this wheel so at least I'm that far. Matt too bad you are in Australia. That is a pretty neat machine and I'd bring my wheel over if you were closer. We do have a press large enough for the wheel. That is how I got the hubs out was pressing. It didn't press that hard but provided the even force to drive it out square. Thanks, Noah

Hi again everyone. I found a 24" wheel for the 1917 DB Touring (with later style wheels). As a recap I have a 25" rear wheel and wanted a 24" wheel to match the other three wheels. The new one I bought was a front wheel and so the hub is different and can't mount the brake drum. I knew this when I bought it but thought I could switch the hubs from the 25" rear wheel to the 24" front wheel to make it into a "rear wheel" to fit the brake drums. Was working great until it came to put the rear wheel hub in the new wheel and the hole in the center of the wheel is too small for the rear hub. Everything else basically lines up. Is it possible to "bore out" the 24" wheel center so the rear hub will fit? Any other suggestions or ideas? The wheel with the red spokes is the 24" wheel with the front hub that came with it. The second picture is the 25" rear wheel I am replacing showing how much bigger the center is and the brake drum. I realize this is confusing. I am trying my best to explain it. Let me know if you guys need clarifications. Thanks, Noah

Thanks for the info guys. Good to know that the rolling dimension is the same between the 25" and 24". Since I have another 32x4 tire I'd like to get a 24" wheel/rim. With the info I was able to find a junkyard in Canada that has a parts '23 Dodge chassis with spoke wheels. He said he'll get me some measurements today. Hopefully it pans out. Thanks again for all the info. You guys sure know a lot about these cars. This is my first antique car I've worked on, but I've worked on many a Farmall tractor so I have the mechanical ability at least. -Noah

Thanks for the info. That is odd as all the wheel are the same type as this with the metal fellow it is just that this one is slightly larger at 25". The serial number on the car is 174270 which I think is a 1917. Bearings are a Timken 288 and 284. -Noah

Hi I've got a 1917 DB Touring (it was cutoff and turned into a pickup a long time ago) and three of the wheels are 24" and one rear is 25". The old tires are probably nearly as old as the truck and definitely are shot. I got a set of near new 32x4 tires, tubes, and flaps for a good price. I got them mounted on the three 24" rims and they work great. I am looking for a 24" rear wheel and rim so all the wheel sizes are the same and I don't have to mess with different tire sizes, plus the extra wear on the differential with the two wheels turning at different speeds. Anyone have any info on the rear wheels? This is a picture of the 25". Note the extra thick spokes to mount the brake drum to. If anyone has an extra or wants to trade for a 25" let me know, I have a spare 25" front too. 8 bolts on the hub, with 6" spacing to opposite bolt. Thanks, Noah (Eastern Iowa)

Long shot, but was curious if anyone had a 24" spoke wheel for the rear that would fit a 1917 Dodge Touring car? Just need one more. If you need any additional info let me know. I can get pictures of the other one I have. Located in Eastern Iowa, call 563-5five4-three4six9 Thanks, Noah