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superstator
08-22-2016, 12:51 AM
Anybody know what this cylindrical dingus is on my 16" rims? I assume it has something to do with these being tubed as opposed to tubeless rims, but...

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It fouls the rear caliper on my Heystee conversion, and I'm trying to decide if I can get away with taking that thing down a bit with an angle grinder, or if I'm going to be stuck buying a whole new set of wheels. I'd love to put some Wolfs on this thing eventually, but right now that money would be much better spent on other things...
SafeAirOne
08-22-2016, 05:40 AM
Looks like a weight to balance the rim to me.
I Leak Oil
08-22-2016, 05:49 AM
Yup.
superstator
08-22-2016, 09:47 AM
Derp!

Of course it is - I didn't even notice the screw on it till just now. Sometimes you just need some fresh eyes... Thanks!
o2batsea
08-23-2016, 09:33 AM
You can run those rims without tubes. The only modification is to install a fatter valve core thingy. The air does not leak out around the rivets, contrary to popular old wives tales.
superstator
08-23-2016, 12:21 PM
Good to know. The local tire shop swore they needed tubes, and I didn't argue. Ideally I'd like to have them stripped and powdercoated someday, but for now I just want to get things back together with a minimum of further shipfitters disease.
whitehillbilly64
08-24-2016, 04:25 AM
Got my rims back from being Gal coated today.
$12.Australian a rim.
I have 5 done now.
Same part No's but one rim, spot welded, the other Riveted.
The also have done chassis gal for some series owners. Maybe next.

Whitehillbilly
Les Parker
08-24-2016, 10:49 AM
Nice job on the galvvy. Some I've seen some weigh about twice as much after galv. was done.
I Leak Oil
08-24-2016, 11:16 AM
Tire shop says they need tubes because of the bead design, not because of the rivets. Atleast a good tire shop will.
o2batsea
08-24-2016, 12:17 PM
Hmm I better take my tires off then...
mearstrae
08-24-2016, 05:43 PM
Me too, been running without tubes for several years now. Maybe Series III's wheels are different?

'99 Disco II
'95 R.R.C. Lwb (Gone...)
'76 Series III Hybrid 109
'70 Rover 3500S
mankins
08-25-2016, 01:17 PM
Sorry if this is a hijack, but I need to get tires on my 15" rims for my '60 II. It is presently sitting on rotten non-tube tires. Should I assume that it has the correct valves? Also, the rims are very original, meaning horrible condition. This is not going to be concourse, but is it better to just get them blasted and paint the? Should I consider powdercoat? Thanks, Phil