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I have been studying the old school house and (Richfield) store/gas station down the road from my house. I learned back in the 1920s or 30s a guy was killed down there filling up a high pressure tire.When I was a kid,I used to change those split rim tires for the farmer I worked for, for extra money. No tire cage, just ignorance. Now I get a little nervous just blowing up a tube.
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The 41 IH truck I posted on here a while back has the original split rims on it. I changed all the tires and mounted them myself, tire shops went nuts when I told them what I had. Almost like they would get some kind of social disease if they even looked at them. I grew up driving these old trucks with this style rim and changed these tires since day one. It was part of the truck driving job in this part of the world. I wanted a shop to do this for b'cuz I have a disability with a leg but as I said I did it. Just use caution, make sure it all fits good, I wrapped tow chain around them in 3 places when I put air to them. Air slowly and when you get them about half up, let the air out and start over again. The cages were great and no doubt there have been bad events with these, I know of one death in this area from airing it up stupidly. I have never blown a tire or rim off a truck while driving, slow leak flats have been common but never sent a rim into space. When they were all that we had we didn't think a damn thing of it.
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In my years at the factory,I spoke about,I know of two times,someone was,badly hurt. One had serious,long term he never got over. We had test wheel room,where they mounted, and ran,for test,untill tire falled. I agree with Terry,these were good rims,just dangerous. I also, have seen truck tires changed with no more than hand tools and mobile air compressor. If you can do this I'll have to give you thumbs up, I would sat and watch these guys in amazement. They made it look so simple,as they done this every day for living. I'll end with this, as I get long winded.Only took one of these,rims flying apart,during air up to get your respect.
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HERE'S ANOTHER ODD BRAND TIRE (TO ME) I FOUND TODAY. I'VE SEEN THEIR SIGNS JUST NEVER A TIRE IN PERSON.
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GOOD OL SEARS! (EARLY RADIAL)
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About a month ago, I had to get the rims replaced on a trailer for the company I work for. The trailer had split rims on it and the guys kept complaining that every time they went into Ohio the state police would write them big tickets because split rims are banned there.
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Found this real oldie in a ravine last week. The narrow rubber on the wooden spoked wheels leads me to believe almost 80-90+ years old. must have been a dually rear truck style. One tire looks air filled and another along side it looks solid (outside) almost as if to assist the air filled tire.
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Nice lawn ornament, next time bring a shovel and some help:)
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I wish! Unfort, it was located just over 2-miles from my car. The only other option would be to huff and puff it up the ravine and load it up on top of the bluff roughly 200' above the beach. I'm sure there are other options....like airlifting them LOL!
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For those of you who don't know old tire sizes, the way to determine the size of the tires in the pictures you just posted is to double the last number ("4" X 2 = 8) now subtract that from the other number and you have a 24" tire.
Your estimate about the year is probably correct, they were still using wood spoke wheels on cars and trucks in the early 1930's. My 1930 Studebaker Roadster (Commander) had wood spoke wheels, the Diplomate and the President had wire wheels.
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SPOTTED THIS ONE THE OTHER DAY.... LOGO LOOKS ALOT LIKE ANOTHER COMPANY'S LOGO!
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I use to have a 50s Firestone bike with Firestone logo on tank and with Firestone labeled tires .
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I found this today in a yard. Never seen a Playboy tire before!!!
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Those are old school tires.I've been on a few BB were members are looking for these.Depending on the size,I'd get that tire,and any others like it. Guys want those for display too.
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Found this old truck tire the other day on the beach still on a rusty rim. I'd have to say it's over 50 years old, but how long it's been on the beach getting covered and uncovered by sand over the years is unknown....still brought a smile to my face.
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