Re: Superlite Wheels

From: Christopher Albers (Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu)
Date: Mon Dec 20 1999 - 07:51:47 CST


This is really the best solution, allowing the rotation of the wheels.
There's really no other option that's as safe, I think.

ian(at)sunbeamalpine.org writes:
>I've seen this problem before too. All I did was remove the front hubs
>and turn them down on a lathe. - Ian

>George Podwolsky wrote:
>>
>> Inquiry to the group.
>>
>> Just purchased a set of Superlite Mini-lites from England.
>>
>> Great looking wheels, but one problem I have encountered
>> is that the rims will not lay flush on the front hubs. The OD of the
>> Alpine hub is
>> 2 5/8", and the ID on the wheel is 2 1/2".
>>
>> Has anyone experienced this same problem and is there a cure not short
>> of machining the front hubs down?
>>



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