Wheels/Tires '79 Type 2

Javabirds · « **on:** February 23, 2010, 12:41:57 PM »

I am looking to put new tires on Sweet Pea and think it might be a good time to work on the wheels. Would anyone recommend blasting and powder-coating? Bob Hoover seems to think that old wheels are probably incurably bent up and unbalanced. Would it be better to get new wheels? If so, can anyone recommend a supplier? Sweet Pea needs new tires anyway, but I also want to improve the ride

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Should I wait 'till Bug-a-paluza to find wheels, tires, etc... I've never been so I don't really know what to expect.

Russ · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2010, 02:09:54 PM »

I recommend powder coating, that's what I did to mine and they look great. In fact I have a spare set of wheels that are spray painted right now, but they'd be in good shape for blasting/powder coating.

Here's the link: http://www.volksfolks.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=5650

And when you get tires, don't forget to make sure they are sidewall reinforced with at least a 'C' load rating, preferably a 'D'. Continental Vanco 2, Yokohama Y56, Hankook RA08, etc.

Javabirds · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2010, 07:31:47 PM »

I searched the website earlier today under "wheels" "tires" & etc... And didn't find that post. Thanks for the link. I'll buy 'em!

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