[TR] wire wheels fit

[TeriAnn J. Wakeman]

On 2/4/13 6:19 PM, Gary Nafziger wrote:
> wondering if there is a way to measure "play" in used wire wheel adaptors when
> attached to new wire wheels?  I have some used adaptors and would like to use
> them on new wheels but am aware of the danger of doing this.  I'm just
> wondering if a person could mount them and then test the "play" and if that
> would be a valid test?
>
> Has anyone "been there done that"?
>
First there should be absolutely no play.

Second, the condition of a hub spline can be checked visually.  The 
individual splines on a like new hub do not come to a point. There is a 
flat area at the top. If the splines come to a sharp point they are 
badly worn.  It the point is tilted a little to one side they are 
desperately worn. Compare the part of the spline that the wheel does not 
ride against with the part that engages the wheel and look for wear.

TeriAnn