16" tubed rims

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  • superstator
    2nd Gear
    • Aug 2008
    • 298
    #1

    16" tubed rims

    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...
    '67 109 NADA #413 - rebuilding w/ TDI & galvy chassis.
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    • SafeAirOne
      Overdrive
      • Apr 2008
      • 3435
      #2
      Looks like a weight to balance the rim to me.
      --Mark

      1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

      0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
      (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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        • I Leak Oil
          Overdrive
          • Nov 2006
          • 1796
          #3
          Yup.
          Jason
          "Clubs are for Chumps" Club president

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            • superstator
              2nd Gear
              • Aug 2008
              • 298
              #4
              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!
              '67 109 NADA #413 - rebuilding w/ TDI & galvy chassis.

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                • o2batsea
                  Overdrive
                  • Oct 2006
                  • 1199
                  #5
                  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.

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                    • superstator
                      2nd Gear
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 298
                      #6
                      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.
                      '67 109 NADA #413 - rebuilding w/ TDI & galvy chassis.

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                        • whitehillbilly64
                          Low Range
                          • Dec 2015
                          • 16
                          #7
                          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
                          Attached Files

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                            • Les Parker
                              RN Sales Team - Super Moderator
                              • May 2006
                              • 2020
                              #8
                              Nice job on the galvvy. Some I've seen some weigh about twice as much after galv. was done.
                              Les Parker
                              Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
                              Rovers North Inc.

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                                • I Leak Oil
                                  Overdrive
                                  • Nov 2006
                                  • 1796
                                  #9
                                  Tire shop says they need tubes because of the bead design, not because of the rivets. Atleast a good tire shop will.
                                  Jason
                                  "Clubs are for Chumps" Club president

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                                    • o2batsea
                                      Overdrive
                                      • Oct 2006
                                      • 1199
                                      #10
                                      Hmm I better take my tires off then...

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                                        • mearstrae
                                          5th Gear
                                          • Oct 2011
                                          • 592
                                          #11
                                          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

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                                            • mankins
                                              Low Range
                                              • Jan 2008
                                              • 19
                                              #12
                                              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

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