I can tell you that it's not something worth doing yourself. I tried it a
couple of decades ago and gave up after expending a hell of a lot of effort.
I ended up having British Wire Wheels do the work. They did an excellent
job at the time.
Yes, it is true that buying a set of replacement wheels is very likely
cheaper than having the originals refurbished, but for some originality
takes precedence over price.
Anyway, thanks for the feedback. I plan to pass your comments on to the
person who is looking for a reliable rebuilder to do the work.
Roland
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Matthews" <simon@matthews-family.org.uk>
To: "Mike Rambour" <mikey@b2systems.com>
Cc: <british-cars@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:51 PM
Subject: Re: [British-cars] JB's Wire Wheels?
>I had read on the lists that having wheels repaired wasn't really worth
>it -- new wheels do not cost that much more. Is this wrong? Is it
>worthwhile to have wheels repaired?
>
> While we are on the topic of wheels, I need to get a set of tires (tyres?)
> for my MGA. Any suggestions? I am in the SF Bay Area, so I think that JB
> may be the person to get the tires mounted on the wheels.
>
> Simon
>
> On Sun, 22 May 2011, Mike Rambour wrote:
>
>> While they were British Wire Wheel, yes I had them rebuild my 6 wheels
>> (car carries 2 spares) and they did a great job, I gave them 8 wheels to
>> work with that I bought online in various condition from bad to very bad
>> and I got back 6 perfect and beautiful wheels. JB I think is the guy
>> that worked on my wheels before British Wire Wheel went away and he
>> started the new business (that is the rumor I heard anyway).
>>
>> mike
>>
>> On 5/20/2011 10:31 AM, csx2282 wrote:
>>> Have any of you had JB's Wire Wheels
>>> (http://www.jbswirewheels.com/index.html
>>> ) in Santa Cruz, CA rebuild your wire wheels? I'd be interested in )
>>> feedback
>>> from anyone who has or knows someone who has. This is kind of a
>>> follow-up
>>> to
>>> my previous question regarding Dayton wire wheels.
>>>
>>> TIA,
>>>
>>> Roland
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