My spare wheel is somewhat out of shape and the last time I got a puncture the tyre fitter told me it would be a waste of time trying to balance it whilst it was so out of shape.
So can anyone recommend a suitable wheel specialist in the North of England, close to Manchester if possible, who could put the wheel back in shape and probably balance it as well?
many thanks
Ray
Wire wheel refurbishment
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I had to have my MWS wheels redone because so many of the spokes had loosened (a common problem with MWS) and they cost ?100 + VAT per wheel so you may want to think of buying a new one or a good used. There are a couple on eBay at the moment.
If you want to go down the refurb route try these people: http://tinyurl.com/cgmwznl
If you want to go down the refurb route try these people: http://tinyurl.com/cgmwznl
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Thanks David,
That was the company I was going to use because they used to be based near Macclesfield, Cheshire, but they've now moved to Peterborough - a bit far from Bury for a wheel refurb.
regards
Ray
That was the company I was going to use because they used to be based near Macclesfield, Cheshire, but they've now moved to Peterborough - a bit far from Bury for a wheel refurb.
regards
Ray
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#4 Re: Wire wheel refurbishment
I, like David, would question the cost-benefit of refurbing merely for a spare. If you literally just want to true it up and replace missing or broken spokes then try motorcycle wheelbuilders in Yellow Pages or the motorcycle press.chuffer wrote: So can anyone recommend a suitable wheel specialist in the North of England, close to Manchester if possible, who could put the wheel back in shape and probably balance it as well?
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