Jeff: There is a great article at www.team.net/sol/tech/truwire
,which says it can be done without removing the tire. I have not done
it yet but have but it seems like it should work. Sorry for the
delay, but I was waiting for someone smart to reply first! Regards,
Larry.
----- Original Message -----
From Jeffrey H. Boatright <jboatri at emory.edu>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 10:05 PM
Subject: spoke replacement
> Spridgeteers,
>
> I have a broken spoke on my right rear wire wheel. I have a
> replacement spoke and nipple. Is there a way to push the tire
> sidewall out of the way to get at the old nipple and insert the new
> nipple and spoke? Or do I have to remove the tire completely? If so,
> can this be done with tire irons at home or do I need to have the
> tire shop remove the tire?
>
> Has anyone on this list done either technique or some other way?
>
> TIA,
>
> Jeff
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