Any recommendations of good tire places that are experienced with wire wheels?
I have usually used Stokes Tire Pros in Santa Monica for sensitive work but they want $25 per wheel extra to fit tubes on wires, even with me providing the tubes. Before spending the extra $100, I thought I'd look for other recommendations.
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Pico Wheel Service in Chatdworth, CA
(818) 982-0375
Though I don't know if they're going to be any less expensive.
(818) 982-0375
Though I don't know if they're going to be any less expensive.
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Pico is in North Hollywood I believe. Also Valley Wire Wheel nearby. Chatsworth Tire can also do tubes and wire wheels.
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They moved to Chatsworth this year. They're at the north side of Canoga where it turns west. They lost their lease on the place in North Hollywood where they had been for over 20 years after the owner of the building passed away.Steve Simmons wrote:Pico is in North Hollywood I believe. Also Valley Wire Wheel nearby. Chatsworth Tire can also do tubes and wire wheels.
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Re: Tire fitting
Get rid of the tubes, that'll save frustration, time, and money.
I had good luck with silicone and tube bands (okay, tape) - or, use the real thing; windshield sealant.
I had good luck with silicone and tube bands (okay, tape) - or, use the real thing; windshield sealant.
In baseball, running into someone is apparently a "collision".
But doing the same thing in a car somehow makes it an "accident".
But doing the same thing in a car somehow makes it an "accident".
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Thanks Gents.
Silicone and tube tape? I didn't know wires without tubes worked
Silicone and tube tape? I didn't know wires without tubes worked
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Sure, I have Dayton tubeless wire wheels on my MGB. I believe you can also buy tubeless wire wheels from Moss.DaveC wrote:Thanks Gents.
Silicone and tube tape? I didn't know wires without tubes worked
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Or, make your own. For much less money.
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Re: Tire fitting
There are two things that make a wire wheel tubeless. First is a sealer applied over the heads of the spoke nipples. Second thing is a "safety lip" on the bead of the rim. This lip is designed to prevent the tire from rolling off of the rim if rapid deflation occurs in a hard corner. For many years, and possibly still, tubeless wire wheels were not available in sizes under 5" because no one made narrow rims with safety lips. Whether or not these lips are necessary is an often debated topic.
I can see certain advantages of tubeless tires versus tubed, but personally I feel that the advantages do not outweigh the disadvantages of tubes in these old cars.
I can see certain advantages of tubeless tires versus tubed, but personally I feel that the advantages do not outweigh the disadvantages of tubes in these old cars.