Description
Two Wheels
Compatible Delahaye Models:
Michelin Wire Spoke Wheel 6. 00-20 – Rudge-Whitworth Centre Nut – 1930s – Rare Prestige Item
Description:
An exceptional piece for enthusiasts of prestige and classic vehicles!
Period Michelin wire spoke wheel (1925-1935 era) with Rudge-Whitworth centre fixing (hub ~65 mm, seating ~200 mm), typical of Delage, Delahaye and Citroën C6 sports models.
Its original condition (patina and period tyre preserved) makes it a genuine testament to pre-war French automotive craftsmanship.
Ideal for a high-end restoration, a concours vehicle, or museum display.
Specifications:
Period Michelin 6. 00-20 (150-20) tyre
Wire spoke steel rim
Centre hub with Rudge-Whitworth centre nut (52/ 55 standard)
Solid structure, light surface rust from use
A rare and authentic piece, unobtainable on today's market.
Delahaye Type 103 & 105 (1931-1934) → touring and sports cars with long chassis, often fitted with Rudge-Whitworth wire spoke wheels.
Delahaye 134 (1933-1935) → saloons and coupés with 6. 00-20 tyres in original configuration.
Delahaye 135 (1935-1939) → mainly on roadster versions or coach bodies before switching to wider 17-inch formats.
These wheels are characteristic of luxury or sports Delahaye models before 1935, before the arrival of wider formats (17" and 18").
Delivery available for an additional charge – contact me for further information