vintage bale trailer restoration - wheels

[Nick Forester]

Hi,

I'm completely new here and wondering if anyone out there can help with information/suggestions/advice about these wheels?

I have three split rims (One with a ring that it is beyond use) and one safety rim. 6.5x16 tyres, 5 stud

I am trying to source any suitable replacements. ANy help advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Nick

 

[Kidds]

I'd say your axle was originally for 5 stud artillery wheels and someone fitted pressed steel rims hence the spacers. Common wheels on pre war farm stuff including horse drawn vehicles. Often repurposed axles of early motor vehicles, I have always found more 19" rims than 16" though.

 

[Nick Forester]

the axles are wrought, and such good steel, hardly a spec of rust on either of them, the safety rim and mosern adaptatins to the chassis are all in a terrible state

The rig in your picture is gorgeous Kidds!

 

[Kidds]

Just an internet pic not mine. Mine were 5 stud like yours and I sold them about 18 months back. Do still have a set of 3 stud though.