nsbrassnut Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Hi All I posted this earlier under Restoration Projects, but thought I would post here also to see if there may be additional comments. Looking for some advice this time. My '22 Stanley has Firestone 34 - 4 1/2 wheels and rims. I noticed when taking the rear rims and wheels off to service the brakes that the car has a bit of a mix of rim clamps. There are three different styles. In the picture, the one labelled 2 is the most common one. The one labelled 1 appears to be the best fit though. Anyone out there with Firestone wheels and rims that could compare these ones with theirs and suggest what they think are the most correct clamps for these wheels. Thanks Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I believe that #2 is for a Weston-Mott axle. Looks similar to the Buick and Peerless wedges along with some not marked. On the left side of the wedge does it show a WM impression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Layden B Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 The reason your #1 fits the best is that it is the correct lug for your Firestone wheels. This lug was used without a wedge ring for the lug to press against, thus the extension back over the felloe band. If a wedge ring is used then the lug is quite flat. Attached illustration is from a rim book and the " symbol 155" is their designation not Firestone's. I may have some of these, let me know if I should dig them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsbrassnut Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 Hi Layden I could use several of them. They do fit better than the other ones. I'll send an email to you at the address above. Thanks Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stakeside Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Good summary of lugs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 I am always amazed to see 5 gal buckets full of these wheel parts at Hershey. I have always found the parts I was looking for. Don't give up, they are out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 5 hours ago, DFeeney said: I am always amazed to see 5 gal buckets full of these wheel parts at Hershey. I have always found the parts I was looking for. Don't give up, they are out there. Used to be true, but so much lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsbrassnut Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 For Stakeside Thanks for posting the pages. I'm going to copy them down for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsbrassnut Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 Success. Layden was able to help me out. He found enough clamps in his misc. pile to complete the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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