Echo Robert Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hello all,I've found that when driving my 1928 Studebaker at around 30 mph or more results in a shudder from the front end. Upon further inspection, I've found that it seems the rim that the tire mounts to is out of shape - possibly bent. I've attached some pictures and have some questions:1. As you can see in the pictures, there is a gap between the wheel and the mounting rim - and an equal gap on the opposite diameter. Is there anyway to 'bend' these reliably into shape?2. If one can't bend it - I'm told this particular type of wheel came from a Ford car of the same vintage/time period in a recent restoration. Is there anyone out there that can confirm this from the pictures below? I can faintly read something imprinted into the wheel saying "Mfd by K___Y Hay Wheelcore Detroit Michagain. 20 x 6.00." 3. The reason for figuring out what type it is - maybe someone has a 'round' version of the rim who might want to sell it to me? Just needing one!4. How do I take this type of rim apart? Do i pry the connection apart - or is there a special 'clincher' tool for this application?thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I think this link may help with the identification of your wheels:Model T Ford Forum: Identifying Demountable Wheel Manufacturer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 KelseY Hay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Kelsey Hayes. Also just a thought is what is the alignment? Especially the caster on your car? If there is not enough caster it can cause the condition that you are talking about. I think an out of round rim would be more to a vibration than a shudder. Edited January 2, 2012 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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