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09-24-2010, 11:13 AM | #1 |
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Wheel Rim Liners
I am newbie, just starting my first Model A project and had a question related to rim liners. I just purchased new tires and tubes but was wondering if i am required to use rim liners on the wheels? They are 21 inch wheels off a 29.
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09-24-2010, 11:20 AM | #2 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
Hello and welcome to the group. You are not 'required' to use them. However, if you wish to not replace the tubes due to the spokes punching holes in them you will need them. The liners protect the tubes from chaffing against the spoke welds and any rough surfaces.
Another good thing to use when installing the tubes is, if I remember correctly, talcum powder or corn starch, that will help them go into the tire easier and provide some lubricating action. Mike
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09-24-2010, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
If you don't want the expense of rim liners, could wrap rims w/duct tape
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09-24-2010, 11:38 AM | #4 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
Expense is about $1.50 - $2.00 ea. Save the duct tape.
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09-24-2010, 11:55 AM | #5 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
Thanks for repsonses.
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09-25-2010, 02:03 AM | #6 |
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09-25-2010, 08:28 AM | #7 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
You didn't mention whether or not you have a car or a truck. Use rim liners for a car, and rim flaps for a truck. Don't mess with the tape, liners are cheap. JMHO
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09-25-2010, 09:02 AM | #8 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
I went to an tractor tire repair place and they game a damaged large tractor tube, cut the tube with sissors crossways about 2" wide and they will stretch tightly on the rim, you cut about 15 rings for someone else have a great day Gord. B by the Bay
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09-25-2010, 11:28 AM | #9 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
Gordy,
Did the same thing. But I Krazy glued the end together. JIS |
09-25-2010, 04:56 PM | #10 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
What are the spokes referred to in an earlier post. I went ahead and purchased a set of the rim liners based on similar posts and when I went to install them the inside of the rim was completely smooth. No spokes poking through at all (on a '31 coupe).
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09-25-2010, 05:26 PM | #11 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
I have the same question.
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09-25-2010, 05:27 PM | #12 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
ladmo,
A good A wheel is rather smooth on the inside. Some A wheels are badly rusted due to tires being mounted on them, going flat, left outside in the weather. Liners protect the tube from chaffing and also protect the valve stem. Liners were used even on brand new wheels; original liners were a different material than what is available today but still a good idea to use liners. Ron |
09-25-2010, 11:03 PM | #13 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
The spokes were welded to the outside of the rim, but occasionally you will get a metal spike from the weld on the inside of the rim. I have a couple wheels with the factory cardboard rim liner.
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09-25-2010, 11:34 PM | #14 |
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Re: Wheel Rim Liners
An experiece w/o flaps on my AA 20" wheels. When my Cretors popcorn truck was done, the new tires and tubes were put on w/o flaps without my knowledge. Now take into consideration that the truck over 5 years only had 10 miles on it by taking it in and out of the enclosed trailer and putting it in it's working location. Sitting in my driveway, one morning I came out and two of the tires were flat as a board. I have always maintained air pressure in them and the only thing that I can envision for the tubes being worn through was from traveling in the trailer and the vibration was the cause for the flats. I had one tire broken down and it did not have the flap, so I went to Sacramento Vintage Ford and purchased all new tubes "and" flaps for the repairs. Lesson learned even if it was taught by someone else. Using liners/flaps will save one a miserable day out on the road. Pick your poison.
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09-26-2010, 02:20 PM | #15 |
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