Hi Ron,
Is it possible that the steel wheels you have are late war for Aust LP carriers when there was a rubber shortage? The diameter of the wheel would have to be measured to see if it is the same as the wheels with rubber, but the different width could be accounted for due to diameters and the wheel having to fit into the track guide horns.
late war there were some wheels that were produced without rubber, I have seen top guide rollers and the large wheel that you have there in full steel. There is also a quick shot of a carrier with a full steel wheel in Keith Webbs YOTC.
English wheels are narrower and have a "T" section spoke, unlike the Aust wheels that have a "H" section spoke.
This may shed light on your wheel....
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