This explains some:
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/wheels/

There are numerous styles of multiple piece rims, to some extent I suppose you could tell year differences, but not exact, and even at that I don't know where you would find that information.

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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