benT
Active Member
I had a limeworks 14" 4 spoke wheel on my '27. It was the same as the photo above, but with the holes. After 8 years of frequent driving, it developed cracks between the holes and one spoke broke. The steel used for the spokes should have been a bit thicker - it measures only .110". I loved that wheel and even had the upholsterer wrap it, but now its just a wall-hanger. I replaced it with much cheaper 13.5" Grant - still 4 spoke and with holes. The Grant isn't nearly as elegant, but with its wider and slightly thicker spokes, I shouldn't have the cracking issue. I'll probably get it wrapped to match sometime this year. To be honest, the Grant is the same quality chrome and construction as the Limeworks. It has a hot-rod feel and look as well. And for less than $45, its a bargain.
Dad's '27 has the speedway 4-spoke 15" wheel you are thinking about. Looks about the same as the grant, but no holes. Works well for him, but we both have tilt steering columns. My Uncle Dennis' '23 T has the speedway silver metalflake 13" wheel and is a great size for the straight non-tilt column.
Dad's '27 has the speedway 4-spoke 15" wheel you are thinking about. Looks about the same as the grant, but no holes. Works well for him, but we both have tilt steering columns. My Uncle Dennis' '23 T has the speedway silver metalflake 13" wheel and is a great size for the straight non-tilt column.
