Definite possibility there. The rib would keep the tracks aligned.
W. D. Hoy
--- In CBQ@yahoogroups.com, Jan Kohl <j.kohl@...> wrote:
>
> Unlikely. Most front tractor tires were not one-piece cast:
> http://transport.castlegraphics.com/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=7
> http://transport.castlegraphics.com/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=9
> http://transport.castlegraphics.com/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=10
> http://transport.castlegraphics.com/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=14
>
> The only one-piece cast front tractor tire I have ever seen is this one: it
> is
> not identical or even close. However, doesn't mean that it doesn't exist.
> http://transport.castlegraphics.com/displayimage.php?album=2&pos=18
>
> What I suspect is that it is an idler or roller for a tracked vehicle, such
> as a
> vintage dozer.
> http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3653/3371336842_0d6d43d088_o.jpg
> http://www.publiquip.com/photo/1533107891.jpg
> http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6169/6170407786_9bd5c2704c_o.jpg
>
> Cheers!
>
> Jan Kohl
> castlegraphics.com
>
>
>
>
> On 7/13/2012 8:29 AM, Douglas Harding wrote:
> > Looks like the front wheel of a steam tractor. Most had a center rib on the
> > tread.
> >
> >
> >
> > Doug Harding
> >
> > www.iowacentralrr.org
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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