RIM WHEEL COMBAT TYPE
Combat wheel 16" x 4.5"
2-piece split-rim for WWII military vehicles
Two-piece combat wheel in 16 inch diameter, supplied with red-orange primer. This split-rim construction became standard on WWII jeeps from 1942 onwards and replaced the earlier solid disc wheels. The wheel is assembled from two halves which are fastened together with eight bolts and nuts.
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Type Combat wheel, 2-piece |
Dimension 16" x 4.5" (5 x 5.5" bolt pattern) |
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Material Hardened steel |
Finish Red-orange primer (lighter than standard) |
Features
- Two-piece split-rim construction with 8 fixing bolts
- 16 inch diameter, 4.5 inch width
- 5 x 5.5 inch bolt pattern (5 bolts on 139.7 mm PCD)
- Suitable for 6.00x16, 6.50x16 and 7.00x16 tyres
- Requires inner tube and tyre flap
- Opening for valve stem present
- Supplied with black primer (lighter than standard red)
★ High-quality replica of the original combat wheel as produced during WWII. The two-piece construction with beadlock-ring enables field repairs and provides run-flat capability with deflated tyres.
⚠ Important
- Wheel is supplied with lighter red-orange primer than standard
- Check before fitting that wheel halves are flat (not bent at bolt holes)
- Always use correct torque specification to prevent distortion
- Combat wheels require inner tube and tyre flap
- Note left-hand/right-hand thread wheel bolts depending on side of vehicle
Installation notes
Torque specification wheel bolts (wheel to drum): 60-70 ft.lbs / 81-95 Nm. Torque specification rim bolts (two wheel halves): 60-70 ft.lbs / 81-95 Nm. Assembly with beadlock-ring between wheel halves. Use tyre flap between tyre and inner tube. Note: left side has left-hand thread on wheel bolts (loosen = clockwise).
Compatibility
This wheel fits all WWII and post-war military vehicles with 5 x 5.5" bolt pattern. Combat wheels became standard from serial number MB-120700 (early 1942) and on all Ford GPW. Earlier MBs up to serial number 120700 had 4" solid disc wheels. Note: Land Rover combat wheels have a different bolt pattern (6.5" PCD) and do NOT fit.
Historical context
Combat wheels were introduced in 1942 by Kelsey Hayes Wheel Company and replaced the earlier solid disc wheels. The design with beadlock-ring made it possible to continue driving 40+ miles after tyre damage without air in the tyre.
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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.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |