Wheel/Tire issue, tire won't seal on wheels? |
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Wheel/Tire issue, tire won't seal on wheels? |
blitZ |
Dec 8 2008, 06:31 PM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
I picked up some wheels from a local guy, which came off a 914. Took them to a tire shop to have the tires from my old wheels mounted on the new ones. The installer could not get the bead to seal. The bead protector (what the tire guy called it) would not fit over the lip of the wheel. I measured the wheels and the newer one is 1/8 inch larger in diameter than the old ones.
Anyone have this problem and have a work around? I'm not looking to buy new tires but really like these wheels. Attached image(s) |
Pat Garvey |
Dec 8 2008, 09:24 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I had a set of these wheels some time back, but never had any problems mounting properly sized tires. In my case the tires were 175/70's. What size are you trying to fit?
Maybe you should try a dfferent shop. |
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