If it's in good shape it is the relatively safe kind, a lock ring wheel, not the unsafe "split rim".

More wheel info in this Tech Tip:
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/wheels/

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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