Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I would like to get new rims for my truck. I’ve been searching the net without any luck. I believe they are Firestones or Stanweld. Coker no longer makes them . Does anyone know who can or does make them? They are 20 X 7 lock ring. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 For the Fire Truck ? I doubt that you are going to find anyone making them new. It's generally a matter of finding the best used ones possible unless a modern production . one piece rim can be substituted. { same bolt pattern, diameter and similar off set }. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I did buy some Firestone 9:00X20 'Transport 1' tires for my 2-ton Studebaker truck, but that was a few years ago now. I will be buying some replacements at some point as they are getting to their 'due date' for age. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 The lock rim wheels are considered too dangerous to use. If the lock ring is not properly set in the rim, it could fly off and decapitate the user. That is why a "cage" should always be used when inflating the wheel. One problem is that the lock ring could get bent and not fit properly and another problem is that it is generally thought that you should never mix up the rim and lock ring up with another wheel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Yes it’s for the fire truck and I know all about the dangers of lock ring rims. Two of the lock rings are broken and dad always told me that if a lock ring is bad, the rim is junk. He never mixed them no matter what. That’s why I’m looking for someone to make new ones I even thought of using 22.5s tubeless since they are close to the same id and have them modified to the same profile as the original are. I just haven’t found a company to do that yet. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brill_C-37M_Bus Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 My bus was built with 20” rims with locking rings, but a previous owner switched all 6 plus the spare for 22.5” solid steel rims. And boy am I glad they did! So that approach seems to work well enough. Good luck finding a place to adapt them to fit! -Steven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray62 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Mike, I saw your post about looking for rims for your fire truck. I can remember fixing many of these decades ago when I worked in a truck stop while I was in high school (always inflated them in a cage). I don't know where you're located, but there is a place near me that's been doing truck tire service for many, many years. They might have some of the old style rims you need, although shipping would probably hurt if you're far away, but just thought I would pass this along in case you want to give them a try. Weaver's Tire Service 1124 Division Hwy, Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 733-8775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 You still haven't said the brand of truck. I know we needed new rims for our WW2 troop carrier and found replacement rims on VintagePowerWagons.com Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Ray62 said: Mike, I saw your post about looking for rims for your fire truck. I can remember fixing many of these decades ago when I worked in a truck stop while I was in high school (always inflated them in a cage). I don't know where you're located, but there is a place near me that's been doing truck tire service for many, many years. They might have some of the old style rims you need, although shipping would probably hurt if you're far away, but just thought I would pass this along in case you want to give them a try. Weaver's Tire Service 1124 Division Hwy, Ephrata, PA 17522 (717) 733-8775 Thanks. I’ll give them a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 55 minutes ago, oldford said: You still haven't said the brand of truck. I know we needed new rims for our WW2 troop carrier and found replacement rims on VintagePowerWagons.com Frank Frank, it’s a 28 Gramm chassis truck that was made into a Boyer fire truck. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike "Hubbie" Stearns Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Here’s some pics of the rims. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 12:32 PM, Mike "Hubbie" Stearns said: Here’s some pics of the rims. Mike Check out Universal Tire. They have replacement rims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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