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A dumb question about TT tires

Post by Herr_Wiebold » Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:23 pm

Howdy all,

So I've gone and bought a pair of 5.00x23 tires for the rear axle of my 1925 TT project, which *I think* are correct for the 23" split rims I have. For the front axle, I used the turnbuckle trick in the mounting bosses to "pull in" on the rim, but the rear rims have no bosses through which I could run a turnbuckle... By hand, I can't quite get the rim squeezed in enough to fit through the tire. Is there a trick here that I'm missing? The rim would go if I could get it pinched down just that *little* bit more, but I'm not sure how I can get it any further on my own...

Thanks in advance!
- Brett


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Re: A dumb question about TT tires

Post by mtntee20 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 6:33 am

Brett,

A "split rim" tool is a big advantage. Basically, it's a three legged screw jack that clamps on the inside of the rim. When rotated one way, it collapses the rim and when rotated the other way, it expands the rim so the rim can be locked. For the "split ring" wheels, you can adjust the tool so it makes it easier to install the "split ring" and ensure it seats properly.

Search split rim tool or rim jack on the forum. They are for sale on the forum quite often.

Good Luck,
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Re: A dumb question about TT tires

Post by George House » Sat Jul 18, 2020 11:40 am

True .... but many a split rim has been ruined by using this tool incorrectly. Must turn it 180 * to expand rim under the tire. You in Golden CO ?
I don’t know why I turned out this way. My parents were decent people 🤪


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Re: A dumb question about TT tires

Post by Herr_Wiebold » Sat Jul 18, 2020 8:26 pm

George,

Yes I'm in Golden CO. You wouldn't happen to know of a tool nearby, would you? :lol:

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Re: A dumb question about TT tires

Post by George House » Sun Jul 19, 2020 10:15 am

Yeah, Brett.... there’s my friend Paul Mikeska in Denver. If he doesn’t have one, he’ll know of one you might borrow. You can search his contact info on this Forum or just start a thread titled ‘Hey Paul Mikeska !!’
I don’t know why I turned out this way. My parents were decent people 🤪

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