Bruce -- We're working on that
But look at any late model bread van or duallie pickup (even most semi trucks anymore) -- those are Budd wheels. Remember, of course, that Budd was a specific maker whose name has become synonymous with that wheel design.
Mike B -- Figured you'd be along to straighten us out. So did the 10-lug pattern die in '56 (with '55 being the last year for it?) So all 1.5 and 2-tons were (6) 3/4" - 16 bolt on 8-3/4" circle after that? Until when?
And when the Dayton wheels debuted in '57, on what trucks? 2-tons and up, or bigger than 2-ton?
3B -- Picky is great! If explaining differences between Budd and Motor wheels would help explain the differences between stud and hub piloted (and the corresponding differences in lug nuts and bolts) it will only make our tech tip better -- if you'd like to expand your explanation, that would be superb!
What we are trying to do is to capture knowledge on what the stock wheels and tires were for the Big Bolts and then work up a conversion chart for more modern tubeless wheels and tires as a guide for folks who want to upgrade their rubber.
We're also trying to cut through the hysteria over multi-piece wheels and explain the truth (i.e., locking ring & 3-piece wheels okay. 2-piece Center split not okay).
Many thanks for the help, guys! Keep it coming!
Mike -- my spider sense is telling me that you and I may be making our own pilgrimage to Jackson's before this is over ...
Regards,
John
