Kelsey-Hayes KO's

[Lee T.]

I recently purchased a 1965 Roadster which has a set of K-H Knockoffs on it. After reviewing my judging manual, I still can not determine if the wheel are original or repro's. How can I determine if they are original or not?
All 4 wheels have the following on the back side:
Western Wheel Corp. K-H
15x6
306065

They have 36 fins, and have a 1/2" + ledge with wheel weights.

[William C.]

Re: Kelsey-Hayes KO's

"Western Wheel" is all you need to see, they are reproductions.

[Donald T.]

Re: Kelsey-Hayes KO's

Original knock offs will have an oval with K-h and D-49985 cast into the back of the wheel.

[Curt C.]

Re: Kelsey-Hayes KO's

Lee, I posted a question about older Western knock-offs on May 19, 2008. There were many interesting responses to it. It may help answer questions about Westerns.

[Lee T.]

Re: Kelsey-Hayes KO's

Thank you, I will look them up.