>3. Someone told me about some wide rubber band things I should put around
> the wheel to cover the dimples where the spokes connect. I presume this
> is to prevent inner tube chafing. I have lots of MGB catalogs (Moss, etc.)
> but no one shows these things. Am I dreaming?
>
>Any and all advice appreciated. Thanks a lot......
>
The rubber bands (or equivalent) are required. The tires go
flat in a hurry if it isn't there. Actually, MG's being the
treacherous things they are, they wait until you are dressed up and
enroute to a date. Then they go flat.
You can use the thick PCV plumber's tape in place of the rubber
bands. 3 wraps or so will do the job. Duct tape is a loser. Don't use
it.
I'll secong the vote for British wire wheels. They charge $49
to rebuild an MGB wire wheel. This includes cleaning, painting and
trueing. They also sell tires for a pretty reasonable price. My wheels
are being cycled through there now. <wobble, wobble>
I've also been told by my mechanic (who bails me out when I
screw up) that wires will go wobbly just sitting on a care. Anyone care
to comment?
Happy motoring,
Dave Ambrose
Play it cool; play it cool; fifty-fifty fire and ice -- Joni Mitchell
David L. Ambrose, -- Digital Research, Inc ...!amdahl!drivax!dambrose
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