Thomas James Pokrefke, III wrote:
>
> Can anyone suggest a method to tighten the spokes on wire wheels without
> disturbing the 'trueness' of the wheel? Also, what tire pressure is
> best. I run 175/70-14 radials, and usually have 36psiF/33psiR.
>
> Thanks,
> Thomas James Pokrefke, III
> 1970 MGB (with slightly off-kilter wire wheels)
> pokrefke@ocean.st.usm.edu
Having never owned a car with wires, take this advise as you will. I
have had a lot of experience trueing (sp?) laced wheels on motorcycles
and bicycles. My experience is that if a spoke is really loose,
tightening it enough to put tension on the spoke will not pull a wheel
out of true.
Trueing has two functions - it aligns the centerline of the wheel
relative to the direction of travel, and also allows an out of round
wheel to be brought into round. If a spoke is loose to the touch, it
isn't doing anything!
Regards,
Chris Delling
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