[Bmcu] wire wheel balancing

[Clayton Merchant]

Gary, You could count me in as well. I've often thought this type of "club
sharing"  of commonly used items or tools would be a great idea.

Clayton


On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 9:16 AM, Ron Christensen
<ron.christensen at wsapr.com>wrote:

> I always used a simple bubble balancer that allowed centering of the wheel
> with a spring loaded apparatus.  Always worked perfectly for me, even on
> the race cars.  Here's one for $57.95!
>
>
> http://compare.ebay.com/like/281130827743?_lwgsi=y&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:bmcu-bounces at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Gary Lindstrom
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:23 AM
> To: bmcu at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Bmcu] wire wheel balancing
>
> Good news: I've found an adapter kit that is alleged to permit balancing
> of wire wheels on conventional balancing machines.
>
> Bad news: it is sold in the UK and costs 180 pounds (approx. $270) with
> value added tax  which presumably would be waived if shipped to the US.
> Also, the web site cites a 4 week wait:
>
> http://www.wirewheelaccessories.co.uk/
>
> I'm wondering if there would be enough interest for the BMCU to buy one
> and establish a rental program, or even a stalwart cohort of members who'd
> like to pitch in to buy one to share.  Count me in the latter.
>
> As it happens I'm going to my favorite tire dealer this afternoon and will
> show it to him to see if he thinks it would work.
>
> Cheers,
>      --Gary
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