PLATE INSTRUCTION COMBAT RIM WARNING
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Combat Rim Warning Instruction Plate
For split rim wheels
Pressed steel warning plate for Combat Rim wheels, as originally used on the two-piece split rim wheels of WWII jeeps. This plate contains the safety instructions for Combat Rim disassembly and was fitted to the rim by the manufacturer.
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Material Pressed steel |
Finish Stamped and engraved |
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Type Combat Rim warning |
Application Split rim wheels 16 x 4.5" |
Features
- Reproduction of original data plate
- Stamped and engraved text
- Safety instructions for split rim disassembly
- Suitable for 16" Combat Rim wheels
- Correct detail for authentic restoration
★ An essential detail for the correct finish of Combat Rim wheels. This warning plate was originally fitted by Kelsey Hayes to the rims and was supplied with every WWII Combat Rim.
Application
This warning plate is fitted to the outside of Combat Rim split rim wheels (16 x 4.5"), as used on WWII jeeps from serial number MB120700 (from early 1942) and later military jeeps with split rim wheels. Also suitable for M38 and M38A1 Combat Rims.
Installation notes
The plate is riveted or attached to the outer half of the Combat Rim. Position: visible on the outside, usually near the valve hole. Fit before the rim is painted or after stripping, for an original finish.
Compatibility
ONLY for Combat Rim (split rim) wheels — NOT for solid disc wheels. Combat Rims are recognisable by the eight bolts holding the two rim halves together. Early MBs up to serial number MB120700 had solid disc wheels without this plate.
Historical context
Combat Rims were developed from 1941 by Kelsey Hayes and fitted with warning plates containing safety instructions. The split rim construction enabled quick tyre changes, but required correct disassembly to prevent accidents.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |