47-55.1 15" 8Lug wheels

[weim55]

I have a ‘50 3600 3/4 ton and dealt with this same issue myself. It is not that Difficult to come up with non split 16” steel rims that will work as long as you don’t care about running the original hubcaps. I insisted on keeping the original hubcaps and after extensive research, searching for used everywhere I could think of: 15 or 16 inch non split steel wheels that will accept the factory 3/4 hubcap are unobtainium. My research showed that some Forward control 3/4 ton models in the 50s - 60s May have used a non-split 16 inch but I have never been able to locate a set.

In the end, I Restored the Original split 15” With new tires and tubes. They work Just fine with new radials. I will argue that there is nothing dangerous whatsoever about this two-piece design as long as the wheels have been inspected and they are not rusty.-weakened. The two-piece design of these wheels is considerably stronger and safer than the more typical three-piece that are used in most applications. Installed correctly i it is absolutely impossible for the wheel and ring to come apart.

I would be curious if your friend did come up with a solution of a non-split wheel that would retain the original three-quarter ton hubcap.

Steve weim55 Colorado