TeriAnn writes:
>I have learned my lesson long ago about lug nuts. If I have a dealer mount
>a tyre for my I absolutely INSIST that they put a spot of grease on the lug
>AND hand tighten the nuts.
(more stuff...)
I second TeriAnn's statement!!! I usually vist the tire shop BEFORE I commit
check out the average workmanship, talk to the manager and insist on the
following:
ALL:
1. all lugs hand-torqued (I have brought my torque-wrench at times!0
1a. _I_ hammer my own knock-offs!! (NO SLEDGEHAMMERS!!!!!!)
2. I observe the mounting/balancing of all wheels, insit that rough
static balancing be done (tire rotated rel. to wheel) to minimize
balance weight.
5. Check tire for roundness...reject/lathe if needed...
3. Spin balance, on car if possible...
4. Weights on inside of wheel if possible
Wire Wheels:
1. see 1a above
2. Find some other satisfied customer, remember this is not original
science, no need to experiment!! besides who gets grants for new
wheels? :-)
3. Have them mount a decent wheel, a good shop should not touch a
wheel with broken/loose spokes. This wheel should be "true" or
have a known measured runout.( see 5)
4. Observe closely, Do they hand mount? Did they use enough talc?
5. GREASE THE SPLINES!!!!!! I use boat wheel bearing grease, seems
to work, but it doesn't rain much here :-).
5. Check the wheel for changes in trueness , there should be no change
from pre-mount measurements. (this is why you should use a spare!)
(i use a dial-indicator on a piece of I-beam , be inventive)
If the shop passes, do it!!, but don't get complacent, your wheels are not
training aids for new employees!! Observe and insist on quality!
BTW: I still have tire irons, use `em too.....
Brett Engel
brett@arizona.edu
University of Arizona
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