1958 Western Flyer Rim, Hub & Tire help

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I am cleaning up this 1958(?) Huffy made Western Flyer. The tires and complete front wheel are incorrect.

I'd be grateful if someone would school me on which rim, hub and rubber I'll need to make this correct.

The rear rim has no markings. It's trapezoid shaped. I believe it 2.125. The hub is a red line Bendix.
Including a photo of rear rim.
Thanks a lot.
Joe
 
Your serial number shows it to be a 1957 Huffy made bike.
This is a late 50's Western Flyer, made by Murray, with original rims. Your rear rim looks the same. Middleweight most probably. Tires originally on this bike were blackwall 26 x 1.75. I can't tell from the pic if yours is middleweight or balloon tire. I'm guessing middleweight. The front hub is run of the mill, no name, same rim as the rear.
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