Tyre fitting Alpina wheels
Tyre fitting Alpina wheels
Hi guys. I need to get new tyres on my Alpina classics 19in. I'm unsure but I think I remember reading somewhere about Alpina wheels that the tyres should be fitted on from the back of the rim?
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Just to take it one stage further,All alloy wheels should have the tyres fitted from the rear where possible
edit: you have to be very careful who you let loose on your wheels.Some firms haven't got the faintest idea about the dynamics of the job,The amount of cars I've seen with stick on weights on the outer rim is unbelievable
edit: you have to be very careful who you let loose on your wheels.Some firms haven't got the faintest idea about the dynamics of the job,The amount of cars I've seen with stick on weights on the outer rim is unbelievable
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Really? I was under the impression that it was dependent on where the tyre well is within the wheel, as one side of the bead has to sit in this, in order for the other side of the bead to slide over the rim.dellboy 1959 wrote:Just to take it one stage further,All alloy wheels should have the tyres fitted from the rear where possible
edit: you have to be very careful who you let loose on your wheels.Some firms haven't got the faintest idea about the dynamics of the job,The amount of cars I've seen with stick on weights on the outer rim is unbelievable
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My point being that it's the wheel design that dictates how the tyre can be fitted, not a persons preference. Of course, with the 14 x 5 rims on my Ka, the well is in the centre, so there is a possibilty to choose, but why would you? - especially as there's more chance of damage from the clamp that the fitter can't see, than the tyre iron that he's being very careful with.dellboy 1959 wrote:That's why i stated where possible
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Would anyone recommend the dealer to do this as compared to other main street fitters?
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I can recommend BMTR as a good road/motorsport tyre dealer....they’re based in Birmingham and have the kit for 4w alignment too!
http://www.bmtr.co.uk/ 0121 331 1122.
http://www.bmtr.co.uk/ 0121 331 1122.
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Be VERY careful about this!
If you mention to many tyre-fitters that your tyres should be fitted from the back of the alloy, they will roll their eyes and ignore you. They probably get asked this by lots of people with expensive alloys, worried about scratches.
I got the reply, "don't worry mate, when I put it on the machine the tyres stretch like rubber bands".
You should carefully explain that the dished section of the rim (were the diameter is narrower) is on the inside of the alloy, not on the outside like with most alloy wheels. This is where the tyre sits when they pop it over the rim edge.
If they try to mount it from the front, they will struggle to stretch the tyres the extra amount and will probably scratch the alloys.
Even the best establishments can make this mistake if you get the wrong fitter that day.
I suggest doing a Charles....... watch the guy like a hawk and if he ignores the correct process, keep shouting until he stops.
If you mention to many tyre-fitters that your tyres should be fitted from the back of the alloy, they will roll their eyes and ignore you. They probably get asked this by lots of people with expensive alloys, worried about scratches.
I got the reply, "don't worry mate, when I put it on the machine the tyres stretch like rubber bands".
You should carefully explain that the dished section of the rim (were the diameter is narrower) is on the inside of the alloy, not on the outside like with most alloy wheels. This is where the tyre sits when they pop it over the rim edge.
If they try to mount it from the front, they will struggle to stretch the tyres the extra amount and will probably scratch the alloys.
Even the best establishments can make this mistake if you get the wrong fitter that day.
I suggest doing a Charles....... watch the guy like a hawk and if he ignores the correct process, keep shouting until he stops.
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Gone but not forgotten
Gone but not forgotten
normal alloy face up
alpina alloy face down
you can see the shape on the pic of the alpina wheel that its narrow close to the top
whan the beab is broken you can see the narrow section
but its easy for someone that fitts 60/70 tyres a day to miss this so tell them
also mention to them that you took a pic of all the wheels befoe you went to there establishment so if they mark the rims there paying to get them refurbished
alpina alloy face down
you can see the shape on the pic of the alpina wheel that its narrow close to the top
whan the beab is broken you can see the narrow section
but its easy for someone that fitts 60/70 tyres a day to miss this so tell them
also mention to them that you took a pic of all the wheels befoe you went to there establishment so if they mark the rims there paying to get them refurbished
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I know my local fitters, and they know me. If they're race wheels that need part-worn slicks fitted, then they know not to replace the valves, and charge me less per corner. If they're good wheels, then they know that if they take extra care I give them a drink for their trouble.blacky wrote:also mention to them that you took a pic of all the wheels befoe you went to there establishment so if they mark the rims there paying to get them refurbished
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