Wire Wheel Question

[BWillis]

So this new Midget has Wires. I have no experience with these so I'll ask you guys this question.

When I downshift or accelerate I get a 'pop' from the rear end that sounds like its coming from the tires. The PO told me that he heard that this was normal for wires. Any ideas?

 

[GB1]

I have never encountered this, I would check the knockoffs and the splines.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

Check for loose suspension first (esp u-bolts)

 

[BWillis]

Just got back from lunch and a little drive. It does it from both sides for sure. I'll pull the wheels and check everything. The car does have a set of "helper springs" added.

 

[Billm]

Be kind of careful when braking hard until you know for sure about the splines. I had an MGB with wires and bad splines and the left front wheel left for new horizons once at a stop-light, I am kind of scared of them but when they are in good shape and oiled properly they should do very well and last a long time.
Bill

 

[jlaird]

Helper springs loose and clicking as they flex to the standard springs?

 

[tony barnhill]

NO! It isn't normal...I'd measure your splines in the wheels & on the hubs - she may be slipping a bit.

 

[BWillis]

I'll get them checked ne night this week. Just what I need a project on the new car! I don't even have the bugeye back together yet LOL.

 

[vping]

Could you swap front for rear and see if it does it? Not a solution as you do not know the status of the fronts. If it does not make the noise then you are on to something.

 

[10musketeer]

I have a front left that does this as well, and have no idea why. It's a fairy new car to me, so I'll start doing some checking. I'm curious as to what you find Ben.

 

[jlaird]

Ohh Ben, the car is new to you, not new. hehe.

 

[kcbugeye1275]

There are some links to the rear end that have bushings that wear out. If it isn't the wires, that is probably it.

 

[tony barnhill]

[ QUOTE ]
Just what I need a project on the new car

[/ QUOTE ]

Oh, Ben - young Jedi trainee, project car you bought! Possibly realize that you didn't.

 

[BWillis]

Arent they all projects Tony?

 

[tony barnhill]

Yep - every one of them....no matter how nice when we buy them, they're projects!