Posted by Oscar Schultz on September 05, 2000 at 09:15:01:
In Reply to: 16" Powergiant Wheels Needed posted by Don Evans on September 05, 2000 at 00:10:10:
I need a set of these also.
Don,
A set of rims from a M715 may be what you are looking for. I have a set of 17.5 rims for my w100 61. I have tried matching them (successfully) to a M715.
I think the correct bolt pattern, diameter, width(?) rims were used 54-60 D200, 54-61 W100, 54-60 W200, 54-64 W300, 54-64 D300. There is a w200 '56 in Willard UT I can check on next week if you are interested. The ring and the outer rim (a rim minus the center section) appear to be the same as the rims from the D200 61-65 series. If you have a set of wheels with good center sections you may be able to find a set of 61-65 d200 rims and switch the outer rim sections. note - The rims from d200 67/68 & up are the type requiring 60 psi to seat the tire bead and are VERY dangerous. The 61-65/66 require about 15 psi to seat the tire bead. The difference is a bead retainer lip/ring/groove about 1 1/2 inch inboard from the rim lip. All "modern" rims have the retainer bead/lip. Stop by your favorite tire/wheel dealer and look at a set of aluminum wheels. The bead is quite visible.
good luck - please let me know what you find.
Oscar