wheel spreader no longer needed
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2025 7:15 pm
I just found one thanks everyone for the reply's
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Re: WTB wheel spreader
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2025 7:18 pm
What's a wheel spreader? Spoke jack? rim spreader? or something else?
Re: WTB wheel spreader
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2025 11:37 pm
If it is a rim spreader you are after, they come in different sizes, according to the rims you are on which you are working.
Re: WTB wheel spreader
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 2:01 pm
Hi Jim,
Are these what you are looking for? Most often referred to as a rim spreader even if their main function is compressing the rim to remove it
from the tire & then push it back out to lock the rim. I would be willing to part with the lever action one ( left)as it is less fun to use but the
screw type I want to keep for future use. I'm in the metro Phx. Az. area if you get there occasionally. These are not a tool that gets used very
often so if you get to this area once in a while I could loan you one?
Craig.
Are these what you are looking for? Most often referred to as a rim spreader even if their main function is compressing the rim to remove it
from the tire & then push it back out to lock the rim. I would be willing to part with the lever action one ( left)as it is less fun to use but the
screw type I want to keep for future use. I'm in the metro Phx. Az. area if you get there occasionally. These are not a tool that gets used very
often so if you get to this area once in a while I could loan you one?
Re: WTB wheel spreader
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 2:13 pm
Thanks but I just found one
Re: wheel spreader no longer needed
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 2:24 pm
Jim
READ how to use one, ask for help, be careful
fail to do the above will rapidly lead to an ad "WTB new rims"
these things can do a lot of damage in a very short time if misused
READ how to use one, ask for help, be careful
fail to do the above will rapidly lead to an ad "WTB new rims"
these things can do a lot of damage in a very short time if misused
Re: wheel spreader no longer needed
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 7:25 pm
Scott, I would love to find instructions---I see a lot of photos with the arms in different positions, some obviously wrong
Re: wheel spreader no longer needed
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:31 pm
Re: wheel spreader no longer needed
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:44 pm
One step I always do after tire mounting on a split rim is TO NOT inflate to full pressure (32 lbs.) until I've remounted the tire & rim back onto the wheel and bolted it back on !