> Regarding the sealant on Daytons, Really? I don't have to use
> tubes? I would assume if the spokes were adjusted it would
> disrupt the sealant.
> Joe Davis
Yes, really. From Dayton's website, "Tubeless designs which provide a
guaranteed seal, yet the wheel can still be disassembled for repair if
damaged. "
http://www.daytonwirewheels.com
Dayton supplied wire wheels to Jaguar for cars like the XJS and XJ6. Every
single one of them that I have handled, cleaned and sold since I started
playing around with these cars, has had the thick light-yellow waxy sealant
around the entire inner band of the rim. When I sold British car parts
during the summers in HS, the Dayton wheels we sold for MGBs and TR6s had
the same sealant.
I have always been impressed with the quality of a Dayton wheel. If you
look at any used wire wheel, when you dismount the tire, there is bound to
be corrosion on the inside of the rim where the spoke ties into the rim. I
favor the sealed wheels partly because no moisture can collect in this area
during long winter storage, or even if you park your car outside, or drive
it in all sorts of weather.
But yes, if for some reason your wire wheel needs rebuilding or truing, you
will have to break the layer of sealant to remove that spoke. I do not know
the procedure to repair this, but the chance of a new set of Daytons needing
repair work in the next 10 years is slim to none. The TR6 I just purchased
came with a set of used wire wheels, I took them down to the motorcycle
shop, and they were all within runout spec, balanced and all the spokes were
nice and true... I just got charged $20 per wheel for the inspection. Now I
can paint them without worrying about their condition.
Remember that wire wheels need to be balanced correctly when you have the
tires mounted, especially the knockoff kind. When you buy a set from Moss I
believe they include instructions and I know the Daytons come with
instructions as well.
Kai
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