Evan what you say is true for the majority of multi piece wheels out there.
You’re not speaking of the Firestone RH5 design I hope? Even in reasonably good shape it can be difficult to be sure they stay together.


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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