In a message dated 25-Jan-01 18:18:36 Eastern Standard Time,
dschlei@pressenter.com writes:
> I am here with a question again! I will get 4 new Dunlop SP 20 165X15
> ($45.00 each at Tires Plus) put onto my wire wheels for the TR4. Do I need
> to tell the mechanics to watch out for wire wheel specific techniques while
> putting on those tires? Any recommendations/hints are very welcome.
>
>
Dietmar, yes. If they use a machine be sure they have an adaptor to hold
wheel on the machine or they take a good look at the way the wheel is made.
Regular wheels are held onto the machine a different way than that which is
necessary for the wire wheels. If they don't know what you are talking about
find a place that does. Other wise they can screw up the wheel hub or outer
rim.
Second. You are using inner tubes --Correct? Tubeless tires will more than
likely not work because of the spoke holes in the rim.
Third. If you can find a place to do it, I strongly recommend that you have
the wheels balanced ON the car. That way you have the entire axle assembly
and the wheel/tire balanced as a single unit. Just remember to mark the
inner side of the hub and the axle so if you have to fix a flat you can
reinstall the wheel in the same position. Good luck.
Art Kelly
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