{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-panzer-iii-tank-track-road-wheel","title":"Original WWII German Panzer III Tank Track Road Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The road wheels (also called bogies if they are mounted on trucks) support the weight of the tank or other tracked vehicle while rolling over the continuous track. This road wheel we believe belonged to a \u003cem\u003ePanzerkampfwagen III\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the Panzer III. The Panzer III was a medium tank developed in the 1930s by Germany, and was used extensively in World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wheel would be considered relic condition due to the amount of deterioration to the steel inner structure of the wheel itself. There are big sections of steel that have completely rotted away. There are no markings visible on the steel wheel but there are markings visible on the rubber tire which is the maker and tire size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe markings are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinental-Elastics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e455\/100-305\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinental was founded in 1871 as a rubber company. Headquartered in Hanover, Germany, it today makes automobile and bicycle tires as well as brake systems, and automotive electronics. During the early years of the NSDAP era the firm made rubber soles for shoes and boots but as Continental’s management fell under the sway of NSDAP ideology it was given government contracts to manufacture a wider range of products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions: 18” x 18” x 5” \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximate Weight: 45-50 pounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique item to have in a collection, especially a collection geared towards tanks and other tracked vehicles. This will be certain to raise questions to all who see it!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39695856500805,"sku":"ONJR21VD367","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONJR21VD367__01.jpg?v=1640383403","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-panzer-iii-tank-track-road-wheel","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}