Re: Wire Wheel Hubcap Noise?
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Just guessing - an improperly trued wheel or loose or unevenly torqued spokes.
Radial tires might contribute, there are folks who experience hub caps or wheel covers being "thrown" regularly at road speeds due to flexing of the wheel under stress. Remember that radial tires put more stress into the wheels and suspension that bias tires. I'd hope that new wire wheels are designed strong enough to take these added stresses - no personal experience with Coker wheels.
Posted on: 2010/7/14 17:22
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Pat
How are the insignia attached to the hubcaps? I had a '48 Cadillac that sounded like a tambourine going down the street because the clips holding the crests on the wheel covers work loose. The solution offered was to dismount the emblems, apply silicone and remount. I never did it as the the other aggrivations with the car caused me to sell it. Since it was a Cadillac, it only took 3 years to find a buyer... Regards John Harley
Posted on: 2010/7/14 17:55
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The hubcap is a painted stamping; it is not made of several pieces. I've never thrown a hubcap on this car....
The wheels are new (year old) and barring horror stories or contrary indications, I'm assuming they are reasonably true. The tires and wheels were bought as a set, for this car, from Coker so should be compatible.
Posted on: 2010/7/14 20:34
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What happens if you move the hubcaps around from wheel to wheel? John Harley
Posted on: 2010/7/14 21:12
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I have no idea--but I will find out and report the results.
Posted on: 2010/7/15 13:51
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