Rob_P
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Darn,
I didn't think i would have to make this decision so soon.
When I bought my '76B it came with the wire wheels (which were supposed to be good)
I really like the look of the wire wheels but i know that they can be a pain in the rear, with the tubes and such.
Closer inspection on the wheels shows that the splines on one of them (the right rear) are pretty worn.
So now the dilemma. Do I spend the money/time trying to find a used wire wheel? I will probably then have to paint all 4 so they will match properly.
Or do I suck it up and replace them all now.
I have been told that the only things i will need to change over are the hubs, which i can get used for about $100 (for 4)
I was hoping to be able to ride the wire wheels for a while and get a feel for how reliable they will be.
What would you do?
I do prefer the look of the wire wheels, but I am coming around on the minilites. Some of the recently posted pics of them have me leaning that way as well.
Rob
I didn't think i would have to make this decision so soon.
When I bought my '76B it came with the wire wheels (which were supposed to be good)
I really like the look of the wire wheels but i know that they can be a pain in the rear, with the tubes and such.
Closer inspection on the wheels shows that the splines on one of them (the right rear) are pretty worn.
So now the dilemma. Do I spend the money/time trying to find a used wire wheel? I will probably then have to paint all 4 so they will match properly.
Or do I suck it up and replace them all now.
I have been told that the only things i will need to change over are the hubs, which i can get used for about $100 (for 4)
I was hoping to be able to ride the wire wheels for a while and get a feel for how reliable they will be.
What would you do?
I do prefer the look of the wire wheels, but I am coming around on the minilites. Some of the recently posted pics of them have me leaning that way as well.
Rob