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Hubcentric adapter question



You may be able to buy the rings at your local tire store.
ole blue
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:30 PM
Subject: Hubcentric adapter question


> Okay, so I'm measuring some wheels for hubcentric rings. First, are our
> stock hubs 57.1mm? That's what I'm getting with the calipers, just wanted
> to confirm.
>
> Second, using a variety of methods, I'm getting either 74 or 75mm for the
> rim's "seat" diameter. I'd say 74.5 was the most accurate measurement, 
> it's
> tough because my calipers won't fit inside the rim, I used a depth guage,
> it gave me a bit over 74mm, but it had a square end which won't set up
> exactly at the rim, there's a teeny semicircular gap. And using my 73mm
> rings and some plasticine, I get exactly 74.5mm each time. So should I
> order the 74mm ring and not sweat the 0.5mm? I'd hate to get the 75 and 
> not
> have it go in the hole. I suppose anything's better than air...
>
> Oh, and one more, what are the "normal" 14" tire sizes you guys are 
> running.
>
> LMK what you think, I'd like to get the rings ordered ASAP.
> cathy
>
>
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