[Tigers] Alloy Wheel Truing

[Chip Broadbooks]

Can't really speak for alloy wheels, but I have been in plants where
columns have been hit by forklift traffic (or some crazy ass crane
operator) and completely bent and twisted. The columns were straightened
using heat. We required testing after straightening. The yield strength was
the same as original. The plant in particular was constructed in the late
60's.
That being said, steel is more forgiving than other alloys.

Chip
P.S. Just kidding Jerry! :-P
On Mar 19, 2014 2:01 PM, "Terry Packer" <packertl3 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have 2 alloy wheels, a LAT and a modern BMW, which tire machines have
> reported in the past as being out of true. Neither has any cracks, gouges
> in the flanges etc that require mechanical repair.
>
>
> I'm aware of a business in a nearby town which advertises alloy wheel
> straightening. I just wondered whether anyone here has any firsthand
> experience with a service like this - specifically how good was the final
> adjustment, how much danger of damage or destruction does the straightening
> process involve and are there any special risks working with a 50 year old
> LAT vs modern wheels?
>
> Thanks
> Terry Packer
> 9470018
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