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1. wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "Greg Kindall" <gregkindall@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 13:03:20 -0700; I've just reconditioned my wire wheels (knockoffs, 4.5x14, newly painted silver) and am about to have new tires put on. A couple of questions that I think have been mentioned on the list before, but; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00215.html (7,220 bytes)
2. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 14:42:25 -0700; I believe this is common. Just to cover the spoke heads. I would worry about duct tape longevity. Used on exterior applications it delaminates and makes a peeling, sticky mess. Could make replacing t; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00219.html (8,022 bytes)
3. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "Simon Matthews" <simon.d.matthews@gmail.com>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:13:17 -0700; I have wondered about this for some time. Since the splines eventually wear out, one can assume that there is some movement between wheel and hub. Thus, some kind of grease that minimises the wear ef; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00220.html (7,444 bytes)
4. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "Mike Janacek" <mjanacek@snet.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 19:29:54 -0400; I used 2" wide duct tape when I replaced one of my wire wheels 4 years ago with no problems so far. I wrapped it so as to cover the spoke nipples with two layers of tape. I also use silver antiseize; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00221.html (7,491 bytes)
5. re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "Greg Kindall" <gregkindall@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 23:43:48 -0700; Thanks to all who responded, on-list and off, to my wire wheel questions. Now if only my tires, which were supposed to be here last thursday, would show up. Greg Kindall Seattle Washington '69 mgb gt; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00222.html (7,120 bytes)
6. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 10:51:16 +0100; There has to be clearance between the splines of the wheel and hub or you would have to press the wheels on and off. Grease certainly helps cushion the impact that occurs between the faces of the spl; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00226.html (8,390 bytes)
7. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "Mike L" <renoman@sympatico.ca>; Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 10:49:14 -0400; I used a caulking tube of black quick cure (polyurethane?) which is used by pros on windshield sealing. I was told that this was the same stuff you see on the inside new Daytona wire wheels. Cleaned; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00230.html (8,154 bytes)
8. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:40:32 -0500; I've used silver (Prestone, et al) anti-sieze compound for years, ever since some pros in a well-regarded LBC shop said that's what they used. Cheers, CR; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00233.html (8,285 bytes)
9. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: Paul Osborne <paul@ece.rochester.edu>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:16:13 -0400; With brand new hubs and wheels there is almost no rotational play in the wheel. If you clean the inside of the wheel where the spoke heads are and coat them with a good sealer the spokes will not lea; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00240.html (7,559 bytes)
10. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: Charles & Peggy Robinson <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:37:29 -0500; Wheels and hubs wear because that's the nature of mechanical parts. Wear is accelerated by the faults described. It should be pointed out that sealing the spokes from within the hubs is not a one-tim; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00243.html (8,636 bytes)
11. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "bjshov8" <bjshov8@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:12:20 -0500; I have a related question- how tight do you tighten the center cap? The center of my wheel is tapered and the nut has a tapered hole, so the nut doesn't tighten down suddenly but tightens gradually.; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00245.html (8,227 bytes)
12. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: David Ambrose <stargazer1@cox.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:31:51 -0700; After many problems with duct tape, British Wire Wheel in Santa Cruz told me to use 10 mil PVC plumber's tape. It's lasted at least as long as the tires. I just hand a roll to the guys mounting the t; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00246.html (8,744 bytes)
13. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "WJHS1960" <WJHS1960@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:57:51 -0500; <<I put the wheels on, tightened them down as much as I thought was appropriate, and one of the nuts loosened up within 10 miles.>> Wrong extension/hub or correct one on incorrect side of car. I am g; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00247.html (7,961 bytes)
14. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "bjshov8" <bjshov8@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:04:03 -0500; Well, I didn't realize this. I pulled off all 4 wheels, cleaned and painted them, mounted new tires, and put them back on. No way for me to know which wheel and which nut came off of which side of th; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00248.html (8,141 bytes)
15. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:05:33 +0100; Because the nuts/spinners are handed they *won't* go back on the wrong side of the car - unless you really really try. I'm assuming you didn't get the hubs off, this *would* allow the nuts to go back; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00250.html (8,706 bytes)
16. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: Max Heim <max_heim@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:46:10 -0700; With the eared knock-offs, I tighten them as far as possible by hand, then by hammer at least 90 degrees more (one quarter turn). -- Max Heim '66 MGB GHN3L76149 If you're near Mountain View, CA, it's; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00251.html (8,173 bytes)
17. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: David Breneman <david_breneman@yahoo.com>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 10:48:29 -0700 (PDT); I keep hitting it with a leather-faced hammer until it stops moving. Rarely while driving I'll hear a "swishing" sound, and sure enough, that knockoff will take a few more degrees of rotation. David; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00253.html (7,806 bytes)
18. Re: wire wheel prep (score: 1): Author: "bjshov8" <bjshov8@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:06:58 -0500; My experience is that they will come loose in less then 10 miles if towed in reverse. Anybody got a replacement nut for the lefthand side?; /html/mgs/2006-08/msg00261.html (7,609 bytes)

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