opinion needed

[DougnDog]

I'm thinking[S I might change the wheels on my rod ?? what do you guys think. going to narrow wire painted red. these are 16" in this picture but would like to go with 17" or taller. Are the 19" on a "A" a realistic wheel to run on a every day rod like mine? I do drive every day it does not rain.please give me your opinions and Ideas....Thanks Doug

 

[rainman]

Definately looks better with the spokes, you'll have to ask others about the practicality I've never ran them before. But then I'm not a fan of smoothies either.

 

[Bonehead]

I like it both ways, but the spokes give it a classic look, and the baby moons are more Hot Rod. What does dog think?

 

[DougnDog]

Sweetpeas more interested in the squirrel in the trees out side my shop

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

19" Model A wires are a little too weak to run in modern pwered applications IMO. If you want a taller wire that still has a '35 style basket you can use '33-'34 wheels which are 17", or '32 which are 18". Just remember the taller the wheel the farther your ride gets off the ground, and tire sizes become more limited and more costly.

 

[BigIrish]

I would like to be able to run model A wheels too, b/c they look cool and are cheap, but - not strong enough and not enough rubber on the road for modern speeds.

I'd say the spokes are my vote. I believe Wheel Vintiques makes wires in sizes up to 18" but they are not exactly cheap.

 

[hillbilly4008]

I ran 19" wire wheels on the front of my truck. 454/400 puts alot of weight on em, and not a whole lot of cushion in the tires. I wouldnt do it again with a heavy motor. It steered pretty easy though, once rolling.

 

[badchad]

dont like the chrome looks good with the black wires [S

 

[DougnDog]

thanks for the info and advice.....my suspension is set up so I can adjust it up pretty easy I was looking to some day put bigger wheels on it when I built it....

 

[darkk]

I'm kinda diggin' the way it looks now...[cl

 

[Willowbilly3]

Smoothies out, spokes in. Artillery wheels are also a favorite of mine.

 

[Ratcrazy]

Love the spoke look, I think it would be killer if wheels/spokes were red to match up the frame and strip.[P

That car is great either way. Thanks again for the info you gave when I started building mine.

 

[DougnDog]

Thanks Guys