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 Post subject: Extra rims
Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:38 pm 
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Hi guys,

Picked these two up from the wrecker near Loganlea train station. In good nick besides the obligatory gutter rash. Two new tyres and the rims for $120, sound good?

One question though, I've seen it before but not quite sure if it's a problem. One tyre has a 'bump' on it, like a swelling in one small area. Is this a cause for concern?

I'm just keeping them incase I need to swap out any of my old tyres. For some reason the complete lack of any wheels that will fit e-series compelled me to pick these up as well.

Cheers,
Adam

P.S. I can't remember which e-series. EL Futura or something else?

 

 

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 Post subject: Re: Extra rims
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:11 pm 
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a bump in the tyre is usually not a good sign either in sidewall or tread area it is a sign of a weakspot in the tyre - best not use them pick up a coupla cheapies for them.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Extra rims
Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:37 pm 
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Alright, cheers.

 

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Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:26 am 
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bump in the tyre is uusually caused by the belts braking inside the tyre and bending outwards. the bump will get bigger from use, and cause a blow out or worse. that tyre has either hit something hard, or is old and starting to breakdown. avoid it like the plague.
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 Post subject: Re: Extra rims
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:56 am 
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Cheers.

Well least I got some nice cheap rims, lol.

 

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