[Healeys] Da clunk

[Bob Spidell]

If a) your wheels are in good condition and b) it's cheaper, then I see no reason not to replace the wheel hubs if you 
choose.

Other wheel shops I've used--dunno about JB--when re-lacing, would just cut the spokes and replace with new spokes and 
nipples.  That was easier for them--old spokes would often be rusted stuck in the nipples--and I guess the shop could 
argue the old spokes were stretched.  So, if JB does that, all you'd be reusing is the rims and with parts and labor new 
wheels may be more economical.

Last time I was at JB's he showed me a couple wheels--think they were off a Triumph--that he had installed new hubs in.  
One possible advantage would be John could probably true the wheel better than the OEM guys.

Also, I believe Dayton and Dunlop wheels have different style hubs (something to consider).

Bob


On 4/3/2013 6:34 AM, Tracy Drummond wrote:
> Richard,
>
> Your clunk brings up a question.  Is it worthwhile to re-lace the rims with
> new hubs or just replace the whole wheel once the splines get worn.  I have
> new rear splines not installed.  I replaced all splines and wheels when I
> bought the car (50K miles ago).  The reason for me buying rear splines is
> that I hear a "spline" clunk from the rear occasionally and they were on
> sale at the time.
>
> So before I replace the rear splines (and probably the fronts when I do
> bearings, shall I get new wheels or have JB in Santa Cruz re-lace my old
> ones).
>
> That is the question............................since I have been counseled
> to replace them as a set (splines and wheels).
>
> T
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