RE: [Chrysler300] Motor Wheel

["C Bilter" <cbilter@xxxxxxxxx>]

Indeed the myth about KH is still alive and well.  All one has to do is look
at major auction house postings or dealer websites for virtually any '55-'61
letter car, as the "flippers" who consign most of these cars to auction seem
compelled to equip each one with a set of reproduction Tru-Spoke or Roadster
brand wire wheels, whether or not appropriate for the vehicle, and almost
universally refer to them as "period correct Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels."  

 

My friend Mr. Lazenby is well known for his attention to detail and
correctly identifies the supplier of Chrysler wire wheels as Motor Rim.
Technically I think it was "Motor Rim and Wheel" at the time the original
Chrysler wheels were produced.  They also produced plain steel wheels.  They
are stamped "Motor Rim" on the inside of the rim.  One internet source (300
Country) identifies the company as having been based in San Leandro, CA. 

 

On the other hand, Prudden Wheel in Lansing, MI became Motor Wheel Company
in 1920 and was bought by Goodyear in 1964.  Two different companies, or
not???

 

Carl Bilter

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of John Lazenby
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 11:46 AM
To: JettLarry@xxxxxxx; chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Motor Wheel

 

  

Larry,
 
Thanks for this info.  I can't tell you how many times I see factory wire
wheels listed for Chrysler products as KH.  Believe it or not even personnel
at Chrysler Historical has replied to inquires with KH as the original
supplier.
 
For those of you who know me you probably know my obsession for factory
wires.  I'm happy to say that six of the seven cars in our collection are
proudly wearing MotorRim wires and each one of those cars has one in the
trunk as well.  Some are "original" and some restored with stainless spokes
but they have become very expensive to restore.
 
John Lazenby

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Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 9:22 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Motor Wheel

  

Little story in recent Hemmings re: Motor Wheel Co (the company that made
our wire wheels). Quote: Motor Wheel Corporation of Lansing, MI, was one of
the nation's most prolific wheel manufacturers. Vying for contracts with
Detroit's factories saw the company making a full third of America's
production-car wheels as early as 1934. Thirty years later, Motor Wheel had
become a subsidiary of Goodyear Tire and Rubber. It was during Goodyear's
ownership that Motor Wheel created an enduring classic--the Magnum 500--for
the showroom set. Unquote. Just found it interesting that the Magnum 500's
on my 66 rag might have been made or licensed by Motor Wheel. (Not
Kelsey-Hayes!!)

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