[Bmcu] wire wheel balancing

[Robert Foye]

None of my cars have wire wheels but I think Gary's adapter kit idea would
be a good purchase and use of funds for the BMCU assuming it works on US
balancing machines.  I'm anxious to hear what the tire dealer thought.
I agree with Jon that a method of checkout/who had it last would be
necessary along with an official "custodian" of the record.

Then there's the issue of truing...


On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Jonathan Hermance
<jhermance at earthfax.com>wrote:

> Gary,
>
> I have my hub with the back end machined down and a knock-off that has had
> the inside (undo and arrow) machined out on center. It cost me $20 in
> machining back when, and the hub needs another 1/2" or so removed to allow
> use on todays dynamic balancers. I never had a cone made up to fit a
> tapered hole in the back of the modified hub, but that would make this set
> up pretty idiot proof. This home built system has worked quite well for me
> until newer balancing machines got shorter shafts. So I am glad to offer up
> my system for further development: or to pitch in on the new system you are
> proposing; or to negotiate with the BMCU Committee to have the club buy it.
> Either way someone will likely need to keep track of the credit card number
> of who had it last once we get it.
>
> Jon
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gary Lindstrom <gary at cs.utah.edu>
> To: bmcu at autox.team.net
> Sent: Thu, 18 Jul 2013 06:23:24 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: [Bmcu] wire wheel balancing
>
> Good news: I've found an adapter kit that is alleged to permit balancing
> of wire wheels on conventional balancing machines.
>
> Bad news: it is sold in the UK and costs 180 pounds (approx. $270) with
> value added tax  which presumably would be waived if shipped to the US.
> Also, the web site cites a 4 week wait:
>
> http://www.wirewheelaccessories.co.uk/
>
> I'm wondering if there would be enough interest for the BMCU to buy one
> and establish a rental program, or even a stalwart cohort of members
> who'd like to pitch in to buy one to share.  Count me in the latter.
>
> As it happens I'm going to my favorite tire dealer this afternoon and
> will show it to him to see if he thinks it would work.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
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