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21. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Max Heim <mvheim@studiolimage.com>
Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 10:55:17 -0700
You still need to attach the wheel to the chuck somehow. It's the inverted cone needed to seat the knock-off hub properly that nobody has. You can't center a knock-off hub using the inside of the hol
/html/mgs/2005-05/msg00344.html (10,141 bytes)

22. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Jeff Fayne" <fayne@attglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 15:33:05 -0500
Barney, as usual :) , has a nice write-up on this subject. Found here: http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/wheels/wl110.htm Jeff '70B -- Original Message -- From: "Max Heim" <mvheim@studiolimage.com> To: "MG L
/html/mgs/2005-05/msg00346.html (8,735 bytes)

23. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "JustBrits_com" <justbrits@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 27 May 2005 18:43:44 -0500
<<It doens't matter what method you use to balance -- if the wheel isn't centered and secured properly, you're wasting your time. Max you are 1000% correct. That's why try to find (generally) a truck
/html/mgs/2005-05/msg00348.html (7,546 bytes)

24. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Larry Hoy <forumaccount@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 May 2005 10:33:55 -0600
Ed's right about balancing the wheel on the car. But, I found the balancer the truck stops use is too big to work on your LBC (sill clearance issues). Some OLD timer tire shops have the same machine
/html/mgs/2005-05/msg00349.html (7,835 bytes)

25. wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Mike Rose" <lytspeed@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 19:23:17 -0500
Does anyone know if Triumph wire wheels will work with the splines on MGB hubs? A friend wants to sell some alloy knockoff wheels (15") that were on his TR6 and I am interested in them if they will f
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00444.html (6,283 bytes)

26. Fw: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "mgamgb" <mgamgb@ihug.co.nz>
Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 18:26:26 +1300
Splines are ok, but I dont know about the offset, or width. Cheers Ian F
/html/mgs/2004-12/msg00445.html (6,149 bytes)

27. Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Barrie Robinson <barrie@look.ca>
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2004 19:05:23 -0700
I have five wire wheels that I am junking as even the postage would be high for such useless bits. They are okay for wheeling around but not good enough for the road. Rust got into the nipples and th
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00057.html (6,846 bytes)

28. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "HoYo" <hoyo@bellsouth.net>
Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 18:20:37 -0500
I set one out with the garbage a few weeks ago...... Highly unusual for me to throw away ANYTHING , being part Scot...........and usually with a bit o' scotch in me.............it made excellent 'law
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00059.html (7,628 bytes)

29. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2004 21:51:13 -0500
Liquid Wrench will work miracles if you are patient and willing to dose them a few times. Then some sandblasting does the rest. I think it's fun to tune them. Wish you hadn't pitched them; I would ha
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00063.html (8,386 bytes)

30. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "HoYo" <hoyo@bellsouth.net>
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2004 11:50:39 -0500
Yes I have . and have 'plenty' left for ALL the hoses i have at both houses......as well as air hose and 'electric hoses'(extention cords)!! HoYo -- Original Message -- From: <edd.rogers@gm.com> To:
/html/mgs/2004-10/msg00119.html (9,234 bytes)

31. Re: Wire Wheels (score: 1)
Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 09:36:37 EDT
Another interesting note on wire wheels is that since they flex, there is less shock to the transmission system. I reached this conclusion when looking through piles of MGB tube axle assemblies and f
/html/mgs/2004-05/msg00235.html (7,654 bytes)

32. Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Barrie Robinson <barrier@bconnex.net>
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:32:21 -0800
As usual, I got some great answers to my question about theft-prevention of wire wheels. There were many and I apologize if I have left anyone out, but here are a few The Practical Put car in lock-up
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00439.html (7,064 bytes)

33. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: MGBnutt@aol.com
Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 17:46:49 EST
I'd have to agree with "the saddest". Today's thief would not know what they were, nor how to get them off! donny v 78 MGB
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00444.html (6,565 bytes)

34. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Paul Hunt \(T\)" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 09:39:12 -0000
I do like your analysis. With your permission I'd like to quote it - attributed of course - on my web site. PaulH. of few petrol. attractive
/html/mgs/2003-12/msg00453.html (7,789 bytes)

35. wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Ptegler" <ptegler@gouldfo.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2001 10:09:24 -0500
Spridgets are 13"x4"width ..... Spits 13"x4.5" width..... Does anyone know if the 4.5" wide Spit wire wheels will fit the Spridget without clearance problems? how about the splines? Are the offsets a
/html/mgs/2001-01/msg00098.html (6,665 bytes)

36. Re: wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Larry B. Macy" <macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 21:20:41 -0500
Not sure if you got a definative answer or not. But I inadvertently got a set of the 4.5 Spit wheels for my Midget. Its a long story with a very unhappy ending. Any way they do not fit a Spridget. Th
/html/mgs/2001-01/msg00157.html (7,695 bytes)

37. Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: "Mark and kathy LaPierre" <mgtrcars@galaxyinternet.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 06:44:05 -0600
Do the Dunlop wire wheels come with a dull gray paint on them or is that just a characteristic of the Daytons. My new Daytons do nothing for the appearance of my car and I need advise on a more appea
/html/mgs/2000-11/msg00925.html (7,178 bytes)

38. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: KD6BGO@aol.com
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 09:07:17 EST
Moss Motors sells a Silver-gray wheel paint that matches the original MG color. I just painted my Rostyle wheels with it, one can did the job, however, wire wheels will probably take two cans. Part
/html/mgs/2000-11/msg00929.html (7,041 bytes)

39. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: Steve Tritle <stritle@epix.net>
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 09:12:38 -0800
Eastwood sells a grey paint that matches well too. Price is a bit less than Steve 52 TD
/html/mgs/2000-11/msg00930.html (7,322 bytes)

40. Re: Wire wheels (score: 1)
Author: KD6BGO@aol.com
Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2000 11:35:22 EST
Correction the part number for the silver\gray paint, it is 220-560, not 550. Moss motors 800 number is 800-667-7872. And yes, it is a nice silver tone, same color that original MG wheels were paint
/html/mgs/2000-11/msg00934.html (6,943 bytes)


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