Wondering the same thing a couple of years ago, I contacted British Wire
Wheel. They recommended their (of course) "special rim tape". When it
arrived, all it turned out to be was wide, thick plastic "electrical tape".
Works fine, however, and has also proved be very handy around the house and
garage. The big three sell big "rubber bands" for this purpose, but they
can be a bit pricey at about $8-$10 per wheel. Finally, when I bought some
used wires, the PO had used duct tape, which seemed to have worked well.
Take yer pick...I guess.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Flake [mailto:flake@a3115jmf.atl.hp.com]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 2:48 PM
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Wire Wheels
What do you use between rim and tube on older wire
wheels (which can't handle tubless tires)? These are
on a TR6 if it matters.
I finally have new tires, and have contacted a local
company regarding powder coating the rims. I haven't
yet had the old tires removed, and don't know if they
have rubber strips or just a couple wraps of duct tape.
Where do you get the strips? Or is tape ok? Or...
Thanks for suggestions.
Joe
flake@a3115jmf.atl.hp.com
'72 TR6
|