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This is a discussion on Wire Wheel ID within the Bullet Birds [1961-1963] forums, part of the Thunderbird Model Years category; How many spokes to original Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels have that came on the 62-63 Roadster? Is there a K-H stamping ...

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Old 06-25-2003, 12:41 PM
 
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How many spokes to original Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels have that came on the 62-63 Roadster? Is there a K-H stamping to look for also? have a set of wires on my 57 Bird and trying to verify wht it is I actually have. Mine are 14" and have 56 spokes.

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Kelsey-Hayes wheels have 48 spokes. McLean wheels have 52 spokes. I think Roadster wheels have 56 spokes.
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My 63 Roadster has the orginal K/H wheels with 48 spokes. The K/H identification is uaually marked on the inside of the hub.null
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