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smudger · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject: Wheels

Got my new wheels sorted today, well almost, muppet put the front tyre on the wrong way round (dispite me marking it up on a bit of masking tape which way it shoudl go) + he couldn't balance them Rolling Eyes

So I'm gonna have to take them else where to be sorted Evil or Very Mad

Also the front wheel hub cap thing (not sure if thats the right term) I damaged it so need a new one anyone any ideas how much? shouldn't be a biggy though..

Anyone know about this spacer Castle barber was talking about with his fuoco wheels, for the rear? I was under the impression that GTS & MP3 wheels were interchangeable without the need for a spacer.

Anyway I couldn't resist putting the front one on to have a look, and here it is...

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Castle-Barber · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:37 pm Post subject:

Vice nice...Are you having the wheels balanced as well ??????? Cool

Did they mark any of the powder coating when fitting the tyres????????
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Maver · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

looks well nice smudge Cool

you have the same paving slabs as me Wink

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smudger · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject:

CheekyThomas · Guvernor Joined: 18 May 2007 Posts: 1374

Powder coating can be delicate, a lot depends on how its prepared... i tend to do the fancy wheels by hand with nylon levers.... would hate to mark one! Shocked

You wont need a spacer for the rear wheel, whoever fitted the wheels that needed the spacer, cant have had the disc mounting hub slid back far enough, and when they tightened the brace bearing up, it tried to twist the shaft causing it to bind.

The wheel doesnt actually touch the shaft anywhere, its not even used as a spacer... the rear end will fit together perfectly without even a wheel fitted.

When you go to fit them you will see what i mean Wink

Maver · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject:

Doug · Sargeant Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Southport

rainham boy · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:16 pm Post subject:

looking good smudge , will you put any rim tape on them
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smudger · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:45 am Post subject:

I am tempted to get some red rim tape Andy, I think it may look quite cool looking at them piccys of Gavs Fugly
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smudger · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:55 am Post subject:

Anyone know where I can get GTS/MP3 wheels balanced local to the Wirral??? I've Tried Bill Smiths & Charlie Williams in Chester and Turners Sad

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Maver · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:59 am Post subject:

my local tyre fitters balance my GTs wheels, they are an independant set up rather than a kwik fit or similar, could be worth a ring round.
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GAVSKIN · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject:

cool as fook smudger.........didnt think they would look that good Shocked

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smudger · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject:

Cheers Gav, well please, now do I get some rim tape??? I liked your on your Fuoco Cool

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rainham boy · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:27 pm Post subject:

GWGTS250ie · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 4:24 pm Post subject:

rim tape would look coool Wink

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