American tank Wheel ?

**WL750** · 03-27-2018, 04:06 PM

Hello !

I just noticed this very interesting forum and would like to get your help.
We just discovered a wheel which probably was used on an American or British tank or haftruck. Anybody out there able to answer this question ?
I checked many pictures without success...
THANKS FOR HELP !

Frank

**BlackCat1982** · 03-27-2018, 04:59 PM

From the markings it is definitely made in USA, awkward without dimensions. Looks like a tank road wheel.

**The Devil's Bank** · 03-27-2018, 05:05 PM

Could it be from a M3 Stuart?

**WL750** · 03-28-2018, 09:46 AM

Thanks for first answers: please notice that the spokes are c u r v e d . Therefore I think it is not from a Stuard M3...

The outside diameter is 48cm (only) and the rubber has a width of 6 cm about.

**BlackCat1982** · 03-28-2018, 10:45 AM

Only other thing I can think of is from an M4/M5 recovery tractor, but that is only a guess.

Where was it found?
If it was me I would be shot blasting it and giving it a fresh coat of OD! Nice find.

**Danmark** · 03-28-2018, 10:46 AM

I haven't seen curved spokes on a military vehicle before???

**BlackCat1982** · 03-28-2018, 11:22 AM

It's from an American universal carrier!

**Danmark** · 03-28-2018, 11:27 AM

Different to ours then.....

**BlackCat1982** · 03-28-2018, 11:37 AM

Yes, the Americans called it a T16, here is one under Canadian use.

**WL750** · 03-28-2018, 12:45 PM

this is really great: my question only was about 20 hours online and here is the answer with pictures !!! THANKS A LOT !!!
We found it near VAREL / GERMANY. This was Canadian territory.
We will check if there will be more parts of this vehicle and let you know.

Again many thanks for perfect help !

Frank