1965 knock off wheels date code

[Richard S.]

My first time having the wheels off and i am looking for some one to let me know what i have. I have checked the Judging Guide and am not clear.

On the back of the rim i see the following in raised lettering

Western Wheel Corp K-H
306065
15X6

[Richard S.]

Re: 1965 knock off wheels date code

I think i just answered my question. SORRY

[James W.]

Re: 1965 knock off wheels date code

My first time having the wheels off and i am looking for some one to let me know what i have. I have checked the Judging Guide and am not clear.

On the back of the rim i see the following in raised lettering

Western Wheel Corp K-H
306065
15X6

Richard,

As you stated, you answered your own question regarding your knock off wheels. I have attached a few pictures of my spare knock off wheel that is on my '65 Corvette. As you can see there is a date of 42765 which I believe is April 27, 1965. You can also see the Kelsey Hayes part number also.

Regards,

James

[Alan D.]

Re: 1965 knock off wheels date code

And here is another example

[Wayne M.]

Re: 1965 knock off wheels date code

Richard --- I have a set of 4 reproductions with the same backside cast letters/numbers you indicate. But on the back, do you also have small stamped characters which I've written on the note and taped alongside a specification sticker that was on the inside (air chamber) of one wheel. I can't decipher, but I suspect that since all 4 wheels have "87" at the end, this indicates the year. I wouldn't have thought that Western was still making them at that time.

[Richard S.]

Re: 1965 knock off wheels date code

Wayne,

I do have the small stamped numbers and characters on each wheel. They are really hard to make out but i will take a closer look tomorrow and get back to you. it seems that they might be different on each wheel But i will get the glasses on and magnifying glass out and see what i find.