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Offline Anthony

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« on: July 30, 2004, 02:06:22 PM »
NO tire shop has these adapter plates any more, or if they do, I haven't found them yet.  I started wondering if you can bring a brake drum in to bolt the wheel to and if that would fit the machine???  Anyone tried it?  Heck, anyone got the adapter?  One sold for $76 on eBay a while back.  It would be a good tool for the club collection.

Offline vwherb

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2004, 07:55:14 PM »
Have you tried Charlies Wholesale Tires in Cleveland? I think they can balance the wide 5 wheels.

Offline Bugnut

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2005, 10:59:44 PM »
coker tire downtown Chattanooga can do it.

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2006, 02:50:53 PM »
Johnson's Tire & Wheel in Dalton can do it.

Glenn

Offline Jason

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2006, 07:35:56 AM »
I think Rock Springs Tire can do it.

Offline certdubtech

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2006, 12:11:48 AM »
Talked to a friend who manages the NTB in Hixson.  Last time he checked, the Rossville Blvd location still had an adapter for the wide-5 wheels.

Offline attack chicken

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2008, 02:57:14 PM »
R&M Automotive repair on Hwy 58 in Ooltewah/Harrison has 1. :D   I just won't be open till Aug. 4th. :cry:   I just bought mine from here; http://www.mainelycustombydesign.com/1wheelbalanceradapterring.html

Total of $77 delivered!  Nice item, I used it yesterday on my 65 and man what a difference balanced tires make!! 8)

Offline Bugnut

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2008, 12:20:00 PM »
Aug 4th Or later in August? I need sum tire balancing bigtime. :lol:

Offline attack chicken

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #8 on: August 02, 2008, 06:22:08 PM »
Quote from: "67bugnut"
Aug 4th Or later in August? I need sum tire balancing bigtime. :lol:


Monday is your day then.  I'll do em cheaper on the 23rd, but for $8 a tire I'll balance them before and after that date! :D   I balanced mine the other day and MAN what a difference!!!  I went home from the meet yesterday at 90+ mph on I-75 glassy smooth.

Offline Bugnut

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #9 on: August 02, 2008, 10:02:13 PM »
Monday I'll be busy all day but if your gunna be open before the 24 I can work with that.

Offline attack chicken

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2008, 08:46:51 AM »
We will be open 6 days a week starting Monday the 4th.  Our hours will be 7-6 Monday-Friday and 8-5 on Saturday. 8)

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wheel balancing - for the wide-five

« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2008, 01:06:40 PM »
Thats what I needed to know,thanks!

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