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Dayton Wire Wheels (sometimes referred to as Dayton rims or Dayton wheels) are a brand of wheels made for cars and trucks. The company was founded in 1916 and was used by the Wright Brothers, Henry Ford, and Charles Lindbergh.
Most of its offerings are steel wheels, designed to replace worn out OEM wheels, on makes such as Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Mercury, Chrysler, Buick, Volkswagen and many others. Coker also offers OEM wire wheels for Buick, Cadillac, Chrysler, Packard, Ford Model A and Ford Thunderbird but also offers custom wire wheels for hot rods.
Wire wheels are used on most bicycles and are still used on many motorcycles. They were invented by aeronautical engineer George Cayley in 1808. [4] Although Cayley first proposed wire wheels, he did not apply for a patent. The first patent for wire wheels was issued to Theodore Jones of London, England on October 11, 1826. [5]
While CarMax stores focus on marketing used vehicles, the company acquired its first new car franchise with Chrysler Corporation in 1996. [4] By 1999, it added new vehicle franchises for Mitsubishi Motors, Toyota, and Nissan. [5] In late 2021, CarMax sold its last new vehicle dealership, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to the Rydell Company. [6]
In 1906, Henry Ford chose Firestone to supply tires for its car models. [7] In 1918, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Canada was incorporated in Hamilton, Ontario, and the first Canadian-made tire rolled off the line on September 15, 1922. [8] During the 1920s, Firestone produced the Oldfield tire, named for racing driver Barney Oldfield. [9]
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