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Offline Iain Cameron

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help wheel probs
« on: August 14, 2011, 06:57:17 pm »
Hi gents , can a wheel be pulled over about 5mm just by tightening one side of the spokes . Had the wheel relaced and I think he didn't centre the rim . thanks in advance Iain
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Re: help wheel probs
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2011, 07:12:43 pm »
pretty sure i  have puleed 5mm after a woops getting centred (rear wheel)
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Re: help wheel probs
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2011, 12:56:40 am »
Hi gents , can a wheel be pulled over about 5mm just by tightening one side of the spokes . Had the wheel relaced and I think he didn't centre the rim . thanks in advance Iain
No problem Iain, but loosen the spokes on the other side first. Do them 1/4 turn each then tighten the other side 1/4 a turn and go from there. It'll come over easily.