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hi. is theres a special procedure one must follow when mounting tires on expensive chrome wheels? can i take it to the local SPEEDY BRAKE AND MUFFLER or MIDAS(dont know if they have a mounting machine) or one of those places to mount it? any quick suggestion? thanks.
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Originally posted by pot_head
hi. is theres a special procedure one must follow when mounting tires on expensive chrome wheels? can i take it to the local SPEEDY BRAKE AND MUFFLER or MIDAS(dont know if they have a mounting machine) or one of those places to mount it? any quick suggestion? thanks.
hi. is theres a special procedure one must follow when mounting tires on expensive chrome wheels? can i take it to the local SPEEDY BRAKE AND MUFFLER or MIDAS(dont know if they have a mounting machine) or one of those places to mount it? any quick suggestion? thanks.
Inevitably, they will say yes because if they are careful, a touchless mounting machine will do a perfect job. Hunter is considered the industry's best, but others can work as well.
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Hey Dennis...
When using the "touchless" tire machine at Discount, I have personally witnessed clear being taken off the outer lip of a wheel.
I read on CL somewhere that someone put towels on the machine and then put the face of the wheel downwards. Usually they do the opposite...does this sound like a good idea?
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When using the "touchless" tire machine at Discount, I have personally witnessed clear being taken off the outer lip of a wheel.
I read on CL somewhere that someone put towels on the machine and then put the face of the wheel downwards. Usually they do the opposite...does this sound like a good idea?
Thanx.
Ryan
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Originally posted by AgGS400
Hey Dennis...
When using the "touchless" tire machine at Discount, I have personally witnessed clear being taken off the outer lip of a wheel.
I read on CL somewhere that someone put towels on the machine and then put the face of the wheel downwards. Usually they do the opposite...does this sound like a good idea?
Thanx.
Ryan
Hey Dennis...
When using the "touchless" tire machine at Discount, I have personally witnessed clear being taken off the outer lip of a wheel.
I read on CL somewhere that someone put towels on the machine and then put the face of the wheel downwards. Usually they do the opposite...does this sound like a good idea?
Thanx.
Ryan
The wheels sure be reversed mounted (car side up) and the pads the outer face (lip) its on should have rubber tabs.
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hey P_H
hopefully you received your new wheels....simply call around few reputable shops in your area and ask them if they install 18/19s and larger tyres...make sure they have experience in this area..you certainly do not want to mess up that beautiful chromes that you like
hopefully you received your new wheels....simply call around few reputable shops in your area and ask them if they install 18/19s and larger tyres...make sure they have experience in this area..you certainly do not want to mess up that beautiful chromes that you like
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Originally posted by Wheel Kinetics
As I said, if they are careful and competent. I have personally witnessed Discount put two large slashes in my Blitz wheels.
The wheels sure be reversed mounted (car side up) and the pads the outer face (lip) its on should have rubber tabs.
As I said, if they are careful and competent. I have personally witnessed Discount put two large slashes in my Blitz wheels.
The wheels sure be reversed mounted (car side up) and the pads the outer face (lip) its on should have rubber tabs.
One other thing, use towels to line the tabs (usually 4tabs, rubber or not) that hold the reverse lips. Then, make the operator close the clamps onto the reverse lips in a SLOW and controlled fashion so that you can be SURE the clamps are seating correctly onto the lips and that the towels are serving their purpose.....
I will say this about mounting though. The world of "Elite style" wheels has left the tire mounting/balancing/allignment equipment far behind!! There needs to be a machine invented and available at Discount, NTB, etc that is designed solely for large diameter, reverse lip, high dollar wheels. 19-20" and even larger diameters are far too common now for this not to evolve....
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PH,
STAY AWAY FROM MIDAS AND SPEEDY for mounting of your wheels only bad can happen by going to either place.. Like gs4will said try to find a specialty shop that has dealt with large wheels before and you should be ok..
This would be a good thread to sticky I think..
STAY AWAY FROM MIDAS AND SPEEDY for mounting of your wheels only bad can happen by going to either place.. Like gs4will said try to find a specialty shop that has dealt with large wheels before and you should be ok..
This would be a good thread to sticky I think..
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Originally posted by 2SAVVY
PH,
STAY AWAY FROM MIDAS AND SPEEDY for mounting of your wheels only bad can happen by going to either place.. Like gs4will said try to find a specialty shop that has dealt with large wheels before and you should be ok..
This would be a good thread to sticky I think..
PH,
STAY AWAY FROM MIDAS AND SPEEDY for mounting of your wheels only bad can happen by going to either place.. Like gs4will said try to find a specialty shop that has dealt with large wheels before and you should be ok..
This would be a good thread to sticky I think..
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Go to shop you've delt with before and trust. I personally use a Discount Tire in my area, and you may be surprised to learn that even HRE uses Discount.
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Originally posted by JacobT
Tiny,
Where did you have your tires mounted? Discount damaged one of my rim from fixing a flat. Two of the rubber were torn on the clamps and made some permenant damage on the edge of my polished lips
Tiny,
Where did you have your tires mounted? Discount damaged one of my rim from fixing a flat. Two of the rubber were torn on the clamps and made some permenant damage on the edge of my polished lips
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Jacob, its crucial to line the clamps with towels when mounting reverse lip. Dont rely on the rubber/plastic lining on the clamps. Mounting machines werent designed with reverse lips in mind. They are intended for regular style wheels where the mounting takes place with the "GOOD" side facing upwards.
Either way, on a regular style wheel, they are still in danger from the tool that is used to stretch the bead of the tire over the lip.....
You just have to be super careful, but with reverse lip, your rims shouldnt get damaged if the clamps are lined. My wheels came out PERFECTLY, and Im already scared about these tires wearing out and having to go through the mounting process again......
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