Michael, you say the knockoffs are tight... Is the hub adapter loosening
from the wheel studs? What about the thread pitch on those old knock-offs?
There are two kinds -- 8 threads per inch and twelve. If your hub adapters
and knockoffs have different pitch threads, you're looking at a recipe for
disaster.
Good luck.
Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Ferguson <fergie@ntplx.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 10:00 PM
Subject: Wire Wheels
>
> Anyone have any ideas as to why I can't seem to keep my wheels tight? I
have
> new 60-spoke Daytons, new Rimmer hub extensions and what appear to be very
> good condition knock-offs (age unknown). I put the wheels on and they seem
> tight, but after driving for a bit (in this case, probably 100 miles or
so),
> I'll check and they're loose again! Hitting the k-o's with a hammer does
> nothing as they're already as tight as I can get them. The only way I've
> found to make them tight is to loosen them, then re-tighten. Then, 100 mi
> later...
>
> What gives? Any ideas from you ww experts out there? Maybe I should tack
> weld them! :^) Any and all ideas appreciated. Thanks, folks.
>
> Michael Ferguson
> 1959 TR3A TS53990L...O
>
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