Patton Dickson wrote:
>
> As you may or may not know, along with this front end rebuild, I am
> about to do the wire wheel conversion on the sprite.
>
> Here is my question. Do I have to use the rubber band looking things to
> protect my tubes from the spokes, or can I just wrap it in duct tape or
> something similar??
>
> BTW, I just found out that the local discount tire place can get my
> tubes for 6.99 each. That sounds good to me, is it?
>
> Curious before I spend money.
>
> Patton
>
> --
> '67 Austin Healey Sprite MKIV
> My Spritepage (featuring a JAVA Spridget newsgroup) is found at...
> http://www.GEOCITIES.COM/TheTropics/Shores/1256/page2.html
Patton
A lot of silicone caulk smeared over the spokes works as well, if not
better tten the rubber bands. It also keeps the rust streaks from
bleeding out onto the just painted wires.
At least it worked for me.
Good luck
Frank Clarici
Too many Sprites
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