Re: wire wheels/hubs
Sergio Dimarmo (iwander(at)ibm.net)
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 11:24:40 -0700
GSTROM99(at)aol.com wrote:
>
> How tight should the wire wheels be on the splines of the hubs? I noticed a
> "knock" in my front end when I brake. Both front wheels can be rotated
> slightly on the splines unless the knockoff is REALLY tightened hard. The
> problem seems to recur again later, though.
>
> Is this the dreaded worn hub problem? If so, is there a solution other than
> replacing the hubs (as these seem to be in very short supply)??
>
> The solution which I want to lean for, is chucking the wires for some
> "regular" bolt on wheels, but I guess I'd need to find other hubs then anyway,
> right?
>
> I'm troubled by this...
>
> Any advice??
>
> gary
> Series II
> (knock-free today)
I had this problem years ago when I owned a Series III with wire wheels.
You are correct, the problem is worn splines. Back in those days you
could still find Alpines, Hillmans, etc. in the junk yard and get some
spare parts but now it's a little tough. Either way you will have to
change something, the choice is up to you, spend the money to fix it
once by going to bolt on wheels or spend the money again later by
sticking with the wire wheel setup. I remember that I had a 69 Mustang
that had bolt on wire wheels. I don't remember the MFG but this might be
an option if you like the wire wheel look.
--
Sergio
1967 Sunbeam Alpine
Series V 'AJNT 86'
still working on it!