Sure they are 9" wide? what size tire were your running on them?

The 6.75" width is measured at the tire bead seat, so actual rim with is more than that, and obviously the dished center sticks out even more on one side too.

Grigg

•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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