David EilersJune 2, 2015

Firestone Rim -- Anyone Recognize This Rim

UPDATE: Marty happened to have sand blasted an exact copy of this rim today. It looks like Todd's rim is a Firestone rim.

Original Post: Todd was wondering if anyone recognized this 11x15 rim or what vehicle it might have come from? It's a 5x5.5 lug pattern.

Marty TilfordJune 2, 2015 at 11:55 AM
I just happen to have one that looks the exact same that I sandblasted today. The inside part of the wheel was stamped Firestone with a few other numbers. I think one number was the build date of November 1971. Dave, I will email you the picture to post up.
deilersJune 2, 2015 at 4:52 PM
Thanks Marty! What are the chances? I will share the info with Todd this evening (we need to get on the road right now). - Dave
ToddJune 2, 2015 at 6:12 PM
Dave I got the info. I have three more to sandblast, I'll look close after to find the numbers. Thanks for the help, you guys are the best...
GregJune 3, 2015 at 4:20 AM
Wow. That's a cool wheel. 11" wide? I need a set of 8, 9, or 10" that will fit over larger brakes.
Marty TilfordJune 3, 2015 at 5:01 AM
They measure 11 inches wide total but from bead to bead its 10 inches.
deilersJune 3, 2015 at 6:10 AM
I've updated the post with the pics. Thanks Marty!
Desert JimJune 3, 2015 at 2:30 PM
It looks like the rims were made in November 1971. My dad's memory is going ( 85 yo) but I remember he had a 71 F150 Highboy 4x4 at the time with WIDE rims with flotation tires for the time. He said he bought them from the local tire dealership. It was a Firestone Tire shop. I think it was the same rim....
Mitch CarterJune 3, 2015 at 6:23 PM
I have my Desert dogs mounted on a set of those.