Steve Braverman Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I began the task of mounting new tires on my Franklin yesterday. I've mounted many tires on split rims and drop center rims, but I've never dealt with lock rings before. I got to brush up on my profanity at least. My question is regarding the tubes, or the valve stems to be specific. I bought the tubes with rubber stems that are supposed to be "hand bendable." Now I don't consider myself to be a complete weakling, but I can't seem to bend these things to save my life. Any thoughts? Did Universal send me the wrong tubes? If I leave the stem straight, it get stuck in the spokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hope you installed tube flaps. If the wheel is set on a stack of plywood blocks so the back of the tire can't touch the floor installing the lock ring is a bit easier. Never had to bend a rubber stem but a length of pipe might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stude8 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hope you saved a can of touchup paint after you painted the wheels. I don't think it is possible to mount snap rings without a half dozen tool scratches when it is over. The wood adapter wheel fixture is a must to get the rim off the floor to allow the tire to "Overbend" rearward when installing the rings. Good luck. Stude8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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