Wheel rims

[danf19]

Not sure where to put this but …..and This may be a novice question but ….. are the modern repop wheel rims we get nowadays one piece with no weld or wrapped around and welded ?
I see no welds in the original but seeing a weld in the new unpainted ones …. Could be just paint ?
As always,
Thanks

[chuckthebeatertruck]

All rims are rolled, vintage or modern repop.

Prior to 1930; you found riveted or welded joins. After 1930 you rarely find rivets and most commonly find electric welding.

Rim makers used to finish the inside and the outside of their product. Current repos generally only finish the outside well - hence the big noticeable weld.