d427 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I noticed that one of my front wheels has slipped on the ring. I am really nervus about trying to tighten it up. The fronts have bias ply tires witch I want to replace with radials and powder coat wheels. I called about 20 tire places and nobody will work on them. What is everybody doing? They look like three piece to me. Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28142-b-model-wheels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Do you mean that the wheel tire combo has slipped on the spokes?If that is the case, the lugs have to be tightened to about 160 ft lbs of torque.Most guys are switching to tubeless radials. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28142-b-model-wheels/#findComment-144409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
d427 Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Thanks for the info. yes the tire and wheel have slipped. I can see where it has scraped the paint on the ring. Is it safe to just tourque them with tire infated. I need to just make it around real slow for a couple of weeks for minor repairs and to find a tire place that will work on these rims Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28142-b-model-wheels/#findComment-144530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 yes it is safe, the lug nuts have nothing to do with the rim. The tire/rim combo is safe as long as the locking ring is properly seated and undamaged. The clamp/wedge portion holds to the main part of the rim not the lock ring. Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/28142-b-model-wheels/#findComment-144642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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