And the key thing to wire wheel rebuilding is you have to have good rims &
centre hubs. You can straighten the rims some. Worn hub splines are not to
be reused...
So Roland - Are these wheels for the Coors Can Cobra or other?
Roger
On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM, csx2282 <csx2282@sonic.net> wrote:
> I can tell you that it's not something worth doing yourself. I tried it a
> couple of decades ago and gave up after expending a hell of a lot of effort.
> I ended up having British Wire Wheels do the work. They did an excellent
> job at the time.
>
> Yes, it is true that buying a set of replacement wheels is very likely
> cheaper than having the originals refurbished, but for some originality
> takes precedence over price.
>
> Anyway, thanks for the feedback. I plan to pass your comments on to the
> person who is looking for a reliable rebuilder to do the work.
>
> Roland
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon Matthews" <
> simon@matthews-family.org.uk>
> To: "Mike Rambour" <mikey@b2systems.com>
> Cc: <british-cars@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [British-cars] JB's Wire Wheels?
>
>
> I had read on the lists that having wheels repaired wasn't really worth it
>> -- new wheels do not cost that much more. Is this wrong? Is it worthwhile to
>> have wheels repaired?
>>
>> While we are on the topic of wheels, I need to get a set of tires (tyres?)
>> for my MGA. Any suggestions? I am in the SF Bay Area, so I think that JB may
>> be the person to get the tires mounted on the wheels.
>>
>> Simon
>>
>> On Sun, 22 May 2011, Mike Rambour wrote:
>>
>> While they were British Wire Wheel, yes I had them rebuild my 6 wheels
>>> (car carries 2 spares) and they did a great job, I gave them 8 wheels to
>>> work with that I bought online in various condition from bad to very bad and
>>> I got back 6 perfect and beautiful wheels. JB I think is the guy that
>>> worked on my wheels before British Wire Wheel went away and he started the
>>> new business (that is the rumor I heard anyway).
>>>
>>> mike
>>>
>>> On 5/20/2011 10:31 AM, csx2282 wrote:
>>>
>>>> Have any of you had JB's Wire Wheels
>>>> (http://www.jbswirewheels.com/index.html
>>>> ) in Santa Cruz, CA rebuild your wire wheels? I'd be interested in )
>>>> feedback
>>>> from anyone who has or knows someone who has. This is kind of a
>>>> follow-up
>>>> to
>>>> my previous question regarding Dayton wire wheels.
>>>>
>>>> TIA,
>>>>
>>>> Roland
>>>>
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