Steve :
Lots of 'half-fast' repairs have been tried over the years, including
using an aluminum beer can as a shim between the wheel and the hub.
They might get you home, but none of them work very well or for very
long.
And, IMO, it's a false economy not to replace both the hub and the
wheel, as they will both be worn to match each other. Replacing just
one will result in rapid wear as they "seat" together again, and soon
afterwards you will be right back where you are now.
The good news is that both hubs and wheels are readily available.
Randall
"Crockett, Steve" wrote:
>
> Question for the list: I have been noticing a "squeak" from my left rear
> wheel every time I let off or apply power...I suspected worn splines and
> confirmed when I removed the wire wheel . When pressed 2/3 of the way on it
> does not move, but when fully seated I can rotate the wheel 1/8 - 1/4 inch.
> I cranked on the knockoff, but that only held tight for a couple of miles ,
> then the squeak returned. My question.....Is it more likely the hub splines
> which are worn or would it be more likely to be the wire wheel itself? Are
> new hubs obtainable from the big3? The wire wheel is in good shape otherwise
> and I don't really want to buy another one (new ones already on the front).
> Is there another fix ?
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