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Old Feb 7, 2023 | 07:10 PM
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noticed an add for Kelsey-Hays wheels for sale, however the photo of the inside of the wheel said
Western Wheel K-H. ????
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Western wheel was the aftermarket division of KH and until KH sold off western the wheels where cast with both
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Originally Posted by Nowhere Man
Western wheel was the aftermarket division of KH and until KH sold off western the wheels where cast with both
I believe I'm correct in saying that original knock-offs only had Kelsey-Hayes branding. Any Western Wheel branding indicates these are repros.
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