How to tell if Wire Wheels are actual Real Deal Daytons

The subject of wire wheels can be confusing.
It doesn't help that wire wheels are referred to by so many different terms and misnomers: spokes, Daytons, TrueSpokes, Hundred spokes, goldthangs, centergolds, knock offs....and China's?!
In this video we discuss ways to tell if a set of spokes are made of stainless steel (Daytons) or steel. Stainless steel is more durable than steel, and it costs more money to produce. Stainless steel wheels will last a lifetime, if properly cared for. Stainless steel wheels also cost a whole lot more than plated steel wheels...trade offs!
Check out the video to learn a couple quick and dirty ways to tell if it's a Dayton, which is manufactured in the US and based in Dayton, OH; or a "China", so-called because they're manufactured by a variety of different companies located in China.

[chevy]

Nipples on the Daytons are also lined up, dayton spokes are also tapered

[thatsoboy]

It wouldn't matter to me they both nice I'd still roll ether one 🤷‍♂️

[SRTDUMMY]

What’s the price on a set of the 24” all gold

[StevenHall-jvzg]

Thank you for this video I just learned something new

[dzdhandzcan]

💎 I need a set in Kansas City, Missouri 816 for my 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue sedan 🏆

[ericj]

Are Dayton’s still made? If so, where is a good place to purchase?

[Bacongaming]

do you really need a Lead Hammer for spokes rims with bullet caps or can you just hit the tool with a regular hammer?

[crystal]

what is recommended for cleaning besides keeping dry ... for dayton spokes

[Sparkspsn]

Stainless steel isn’t always non magnetic. Only if it’s been annealed (heat treated) is it non magnetic.

[michaelangelodiglio]

How fast do the chinas rust comapred to the daytons?

[dancyr]

Can you or anyone tell me if the rubber seal on the inside of the 100 spoke rim can be replaced. In case your son gets excited and brings his brand new 100 spokes and Vouges to a corner used tire sales to have the tires put on the rim and the tire guy messes them up by destroying the rubber seal in the inside of the rim so the rims won’t hold air now… instead of waiting for dad to help him get them to the right place. Anyone have any suggestions and no judgement needed my son bought and paid for them working at Burger King he’s 18 and has a 91 Cadillac Eldorado 2 door he is putting them on and now he is bumming out so can anyone help me out??? Possibly

[nuclearbum]

you ride what you can eford i like em all and can buy em all but i buy rims i can easily clean front and back so i steer clear of wired cause im a lazy cleaner

[bigaparker]

Zenith ain't made in China are they?

[stuartmarshall]

after working there for years, daytons are the only the best out there

[fusestation]

this setup version same like Zeniths...not good, get the old version that come with X stick, much better and long lasting if you play with airbag suspension

[Seat]

So what!! They weak as hell and can’t handle horsepower

[danlovins]

Who in the world would spend their hard earned money on those hideous things?!