Truckie
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One of my M35A2 Rims has rivets- are these an original verision or just another manufacturer? Are they safe to use? The other rims appear to be welded (see pictures)
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RIMS with Rivets
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DUECE-COUPE
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the riveted ones are from early Deuces before they were send to depo for rebuild. they are fine to use, and they make it easy to get a center section for other rims. grind off the rivet, and heat up the shaft, and punch out the rivet. easier than a cutting torch, and much cleaner.
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My older trucks ('53, '54, '5
all have riveted rims, while the later ones have welded rims.
No other difference that I can tell.
all have riveted rims, while the later ones have welded rims.No other difference that I can tell.
Truckie
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Great! - thanks for the info
that is what I hoped to hear!
that is what I hoped to hear!
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My spare is riveted, it's now in service since I had a flat. Have not had any issues.
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Half of the wheels on mine are rivited and the other half are welded. I am very OCD so it bugs me.
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Most of the trucks I've had had a mis-match of both. I think when they changed the wheels and tires in the military they just put on what they had without regard to the style of wheel.
SEAFIRE
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We have a varied collection of rims with maybe 4-5 rivited rims. Our tire guys have pointed them out to me a few times....
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Ditto! I have the same problem with mine. Never had any issues though.