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Re: Gauging wire wheel and hub wear

To: Butch Lewis <butchl@eudoramail.com>
Subject: Re: Gauging wire wheel and hub wear
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 20:20:43 -0800
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: Positive Earth Drivers Club
References: <MFJLPJCHENMDAAAA@shared1-mail.whowhere.com>
Butch Lewis wrote:
> How does one determine that it is time to replace a hub or a wheel before the 
>> inevitable day that either damages the other?

The best time to replace a hub or wheel is when you hit the brakes and
the pedal is hard but the car still continues on at speed.
Worn hubs/splines will do that.
(been there before)
Seriously, a good visual is all that is neccessary.

-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Down to only 3 Sprites, 1 Midget and an A40 Farina
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