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Old 08-31-2020, 03:12 PM   #4
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Default Re: Tighten the 21" rims straight

Werner, you straighten the runout of the wheel by selectively shrinking specific spokes to pull the rim in that direction. You shrink the spoke by heating it with a torch flame. It will ruin the paint, so best to do it before you paint them.

You can static balance the wheel+tyre with stick-on weights that are commonly used on fancy sports car wheels.

You can dynamic balance 1930-31 wheels and tyres, with the hubcap off and an adapter, because they have a larger diameter hubcap. I think the opening is too small on the 1928-29 wheels to do this. (If anyone has done it, please post pictures.)

In addition to the wheel having a wobble, I have seen tyres molded with a side-to-side movement. Best to move them to be spares and put 4 straight running wheels and tyres on the ground.

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