Question on Hands wheels?

[Frank Davis]

I dug these wheels up out of my shop and started to clean them and install new bearings and races for a mini bike project.....I believe these 6" wheels look a lot like "Hands" wheels, but I'm not sure....any ideas?.......I'm not sure I want to use these on my current project (cheapo runner) if the wheels would be better off on a more deserving project....any help is appreciated.

 

[70sVintageTrikes]

Hands wheels

I think i seen a thread that JPR95 just posted a pic of some and thats what they called them. ?PM? him.

 

[viki]

FYI, someone just happens to be looking for a pair of Hands wheels in the wanted section:

http://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/m...38-looking-pair-these-wheels-savage-only.html

 

[oldrelics]

Sent you a pm....

 

[John Gilbert]

Those look like the mags (yes, real magnesium) on my '64 Bug Hodaka. I always thought they were Azusa mags, but that was just a guess. I guess that should be one of the questions I'll ask when I haul the bike out to K&P.

 

[Bonanza Bryan]

No their hands rims they will be stamped HANDS on them.

 

[John Gilbert]

No their hands rims they will be stamped HANDS on them.

There's no markings on my wheels anywhere, and I've knocked them down into halves. I'm hoping to find out what brand mine are when I drive out to Bug... if they remember. There's no question about the General Jumbo Jrs and the sprockets are Tabloc. Tabloc used to be on Irwindale ave south of Bug.

 

[ScooterBoy]

No their hands rims they will be stamped HANDS on them.

There were also Azusa wheels that were almost identical. Check the '62 Steen's catalog........

I'm pretty sure the ones in this thread are Azusa.

Here is an Azusa that I had.

 

[Frank Davis]

So, you're thinking my wheels (original post) are Azusa?, not Hands ?.....

 

[ScooterBoy]

So, you're thinking my wheels (original post) are Azusa?, not Hands ?.....

Correct. Mine also had the tapered bearings.

 

[Frank Davis]

What size wheel is in your photo?....I can't read the tire...Is it a 6" wheel?

 

[ScooterBoy]

Yes...6"

 

[Frank Davis]

Hands wheels close up

here is a close up of my wheels....the valve stem opening is not the same as your wheels....this is what is throwing me off!

 

[Frank Davis]

No comment, ScooterBoy??????????

 

[drheilman]

Frank; here are some pics of my 1960 Bug kart with Hands wheels, The valve "hole" is the same as yours. Hands made these wheels in magnesium and alloy. I hope this helps... Bug go-kart with mac- picture by drheilman - Photobucket

 

[ScooterBoy]

No comment, ScooterBoy??????????

:shrug:
There were quite a few wheel mfg.'s back then....Azusa, Hands , Mathew's, Palmini just to name a few. Looked like my Azusa wheels to me. Valve stem hole is different though.
With the tapered bearings I would say kart wheels. Have you asked on one of the vintage karting sites??

 

[Frank Davis]

Yeah, I've been talking to them also....My plan is to find a matching set for the rear (1" keyed) of my vintage micro midget...Thanks for the input.....Frank.