Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
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Reno Speedster
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Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
I would like to get a couple of replacement rims for my 30 3 1/2 Dayton wire wheels. I found a place in the UK that can do it, but shipping is expensive and they would ideally like to have the rim on hand. Is there anyone in the US that can make these for me?
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Contact Kevin Pharis in California - he might have rims in stock - they come from Australia or New Zealand - he built me a new set of Buffalo wires for our '19 Centerdoor - won't find any better workmanship !
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Reno Speedster
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Do you have contact information for him?
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Reno Speedster
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
What is the spoke count and layout? I may have some rims. Otherwise Kevin can take care of you.
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
I'll second the endorsement of Kevin's workmanship; he makes fine wheels.
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Kevin Pharis
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Morgan has a set of 48 spoke Daytons, and assume these are 6 pin drive style. I would need a sample wheel to establish the correct dimple pattern and drilling angles.
Dan, if you have usable rims and are willing to part with them, it will likely be his best option
Dan, if you have usable rims and are willing to part with them, it will likely be his best option
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Dan McEachern
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Sorry Morgan- no 48 spoke rims.
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Long shot, but may be worth a phone call, Dayton is still making wire wheels and offers restoration services.
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Dayton wire wheel will do it call them
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Re: Looking for a company in the US that can make replacement rims for Dayton wheels.
Regarding Dayton Wire Wheel Company, I had my Simplex wire wheels re-spoked, trued-up, and balanced there about 10 years ago. They did excellent work.