1948 Studebaker M5 wheel

[James Nass III]

Any suggetions on where to find a wheel to fit a 1948 M5? 16"X4.5". The truck we bought has one bent wheel. We are going to try and bend it back just so we can put a new tire on it so we can trailer it home to work on it. Thanks for any help.

[rockne10]

Jim,
Are you a member of SDC? Place a free want ad in TURNING WHEELS magazine. Plan on attending the Michiana Swap Meet; not that far from you.

http://www.michiana-chapter-sdc.net/Annual_Meet.html

[James Nass III]

Sent my check in several weeks ago and haven't heard anything back from SDC. When's the swap meet and thamks for reponding.

[James Nass III]

responded back to quick i see you attached a link.

[James Nass III]

Is Eddie Parmer still selling parts?

[wolfie]

I have a 16" Stude truck wheel here in SC. Can you post a pic of yours for comparison? The wheel I have was on a junk T cab when I got it but might have been from an M series the seller had parted. It is definately different than the other wheels. If it works for you its cheap. Steve

[James Nass III]

Wolfie
Check my profile pictures there should be 4 photos of the Wheel I'm looking for. Inside the wheel which is hidden when there is a tire on it there should be some stamped numbers 16X4.5. There maybe a couple more than that but the 16X4.5 is important. The wheel in the photo has been primed.
Thanks for responding

[wolfie]

kinda looks like this

Hi, I am sorry it took a few days for me to get these taken. I believe this is the wheel Steve said you need. It appears to me to be the same wheel, with exception of paint condition ; ) It is a 16" wheel that measures 4.5 from center of lug hole 1 to center of lug hole 3 (2 to 4 and 3 to 5). I believe this has a 3" center. (I could have it confused with the other 16" tire I studied today that was 3 1/4". When the rain stops I will confirm.) I took pics of the offset measurements too, if you need them. Thanks, Tracy

[wolfie]

The wheel is dirty and has surface rust but is actually in good shape. I will pull the tire tonight if I can get it broken down and confirm that it is a 4.5 in wheel. I cant find any stampings on the outside. Steve

[James Nass III]

I'm definately interested in it. From the photos it's pretty darn close. Ours are only grey from being sand blasted and primed. Before that they looked like your rough and red.