Vintage 4” Aluminum Racing Wheels

[DaddyJohn]

Sort of a repeat post, posted in the “What Is It” forum, but maybe better here? Not sure of the make/brand, can anyone help? They’re 4” and shod with Carlisle Indian head racing slicks. Timken tapered bearings with 3/4” axle bore. Very trick looking with the finned backside!

 

[Mac]

Pretty sure they ae called "Precision" rims.

 

[golden pinto]

I had a front one & sold it on this site.

 

[golden pinto]

sold it last year to canuk .

 

[DaddyJohn]

Can’t find any pics of anything like them online for the life of me.

The finned/ridged feature on the backside is pretty distinctive.

 

[DaddyJohn]

I might just run them down to Comet Karts and see if they have a clue. Novel idea, lol…

 

[louie figone]

I might just run them down to Comet Karts and see if they have a clue. Novel idea, lol…

Precision wheel used on the front of Hornet karts with front drum brakes.

 

[DaddyJohn]

Precision wheel used on the front of Hornet karts with front drum brakes.

Ah-ha, bingo! Finally finding some images of these on Hornet karts, especially on high-speed enduro karts and units with dual-engines. Looks like most are paired with hydraulic drum brakes, cool!