brunocrossley
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| posted on 8/3/05 at 04:47 PM |
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18 inch spoked wheels
Can anybody suggest a source, preferably low cost, of 18 inch diameter spoked wheels that could take 4.00x18 motorcycle tyres. I'm after
something like those used by the Triking 3 wheeler, to give a vintage look, and would like to mate them to modern disc braked uprights.
The other option I'm considering is to turn a pair of hubs, from billet, that will take say Cortina bearings and has flanges pierced to take
appropriate spokes. But how many spokes, what gauge and lacing pattern.
I know I could buy 15 or 16 inch wheels and splined adaptors, but they really are too small and over-tyred for the look I'm after.
Ta, Bruno
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flak monkey
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| posted on 8/3/05 at 04:55 PM |
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Cant help much...but bear in mind if you make your own spoked wheel you will have lots of fun trying to get it to run true...as it all depends on the
spoke tension.
Next time your bike gets a puncture, increase the tension on a couple of the spokes and note the difference...just remember which ones you
changed...or you will end up with a wonky wheel 
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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DarrenW
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| posted on 8/3/05 at 04:55 PM |
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My old neighbour bought a big set of cross spokes for his SS100. Try doing a search for Swallow Swift. Dont know costs though, i have a sneeky
suspicion ref any 18" wheels that locost they aint!
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pbura
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| posted on 8/3/05 at 05:28 PM |
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Been some years now, but I remember from pricing wire wheel services for myself, that rims and spokes are not *THAT* expensive. I suggest talking to
motorcycle wheel repair specialists for prices, and for recommendations on what hub to pattern after.
Cool idea!
Pete
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gazza285
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| posted on 8/3/05 at 07:31 PM |
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Let me know exactly what you have in mind. My father is a professional wheelbuilder and can supply rims, both steel and alloy, and spokes in all
gauges and lengths, bzp and stainless. A full machining service is available too if you want hubs turning and after all that he can build the wheels
for you as well.
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niceperson709
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| posted on 8/3/05 at 11:00 PM |
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Motocycle tyres would be most unsuitable for a car application your contact patch would be very small indead due to the rounded profile and they are
just not intended for the weight of even a locost and they are very expensive for the life you could expect from them .
The original lotus 7 used 15 inch wheels and this would give you the "Vintage" look you seek .
Best wishes
Iain
 
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brunocrossley
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| posted on 9/3/05 at 09:04 AM |
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Wire wheels
Thanks chaps
It looks like a large lump of ali on my lathe is the way to go.
I know Avon sidecar tyres have been fitted to Trikings in the past and they're quite quick. Chromed m/cycle rims aren't too dear and
I've spoked and trued a few when rebuilding past Brit bikes. I'm guessing at a spoke gauge of 8 swg and 36 or 40 spokes per wheel. I think
the distance between the two spoke flanges will be significant. A tape measure at a car museum I think.
The look I'm after is Morgan F Type with a light modern car engine under the bonnet. I fancy a Fiat FIRE engine, if I can sort a gearbox. Then a
torque tube to a modified shaft drive bevel box. All up weight needs to be less than 410Kg for tricycle road tax.
Why is it that there's always another project ticking over in the back of your mind?
Bruno
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mlgates
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| posted on 10/3/05 at 01:51 PM |
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Ford Model A wheels are 19" bolt on units. Maybe a bit heavy... but very period. Below is a photo of a guy that is building a Morgan Trike using
gutted Moto Guzzi wheels drilled to fit drum brake hubs. If money is no object... you can purchase MG TC Wheels from Moss Motors.
 
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