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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 17, 2017 10:50:26 GMT -5
I don't know, but this don't seem right. The rest of the wheel has lots of life. Is this typical? I haven't had this happen before.
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Post by Pat on Jun 17, 2017 11:25:25 GMT -5
Odd! Good luck with that. Haven't seen it before.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 17, 2017 12:19:38 GMT -5
I wonder if you could re-dress that area??? Strange why it did that!
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Dr DG
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Post by Dr DG on Jun 17, 2017 13:40:29 GMT -5
you down to the rubber, you need to replace that wheel
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Post by zekesman on Jun 17, 2017 14:44:33 GMT -5
I don't know, but this don't seem right. The rest of the wheel has lots of life. Is this typical? I haven't had this happen before. I have had one Nova wheel do the same thing. I just kept using it until the bald spot got bigger. P.S I am a tight wad. Vic
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Post by socalagatehound on Jun 17, 2017 15:30:15 GMT -5
Yep, that's a wheel killer for sure. Might be able to baby it a while. If you can't get a new one just now, I think I would flip the wheel around since you seem to favor the right side. Might get some use still. Flipping them around every so often helps keep the wear even, too.
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Post by gemfeller on Jun 17, 2017 16:26:46 GMT -5
Agreed that reversing it will give you a bit more use. For 20 bucks plus postage you can have it resurfaced at Johnson Bros. I've been using a couple of their Supernova soft wheels for a while and I'm very impressed -- $46 for new 6" vs. $104 for Nova from Kingsley. They seem to be holding up equally well and I cut a lot of cabs. Mileage may vary for other folks but I like 'em so far.
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Post by Sabre52 on Jun 17, 2017 17:27:10 GMT -5
Yep, that is not good but kind of like I've seen on my soft wheels. Mine don't seem to last as long as they used to but I don't cab much anymore so it's not a big deal. I've also gotten a Diamond Pacific coarse grind wheel from a bad batch where the diamond coating came off in jagged flakes where it was not properly stuck the the metal core and rust formed between the layers. Still using it for shaping but just the edges. Not crazy about their quality control considering how expensive those coarse wheels are....Mel
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 17, 2017 20:35:03 GMT -5
</div>But, it is only down to the rubber in one spot. The rest looks pretty good. This is very disappointing for the cost of these wheels. Obviously, the skin was thin in that area.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 17, 2017 20:38:26 GMT -5
Yep, that's a wheel killer for sure. Might be able to baby it a while. If you can't get a new one just now, I think I would flip the wheel around since you seem to favor the right side. Might get some use still. Flipping them around every so often helps keep the wear even, too. Craig Yeah, I do flip my wheels. This has been flipped at least once. They aren't that old, either. All the other wheels are more than fine and a majority of this one is. Color me mad. I will use it till I can't anymore.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 17, 2017 20:40:15 GMT -5
Agreed that reversing it will give you a bit more use. For 20 bucks plus postage you can have it resurfaced at Johnson Bros. I've been using a couple of their Supernova soft wheels for a while and I'm very impressed -- $46 for new 6" vs. $104 for Nova from Kingsley. They seem to be holding up equally well and I cut a lot of cabs. Mileage may vary for other folks but I like 'em so far. Thanks for that info. I haven't tried a refurbished wheel. I have 2 old sets sitting in boxes, maybe I should get them refinished. I'm really disappointed in this wheel. The cost is so high that I expect a little better.
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Post by Pat on Jun 17, 2017 20:46:36 GMT -5
Tela, Have you talked to the seller or manufacturer?
Looks like something they might replace since the trouble is mostly in that one spot --- obviously a fluke.
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 17, 2017 21:03:38 GMT -5
Tela, Have you talked to the seller or manufacturer? Looks like something they might replace since the trouble is mostly in that one spot --- obviously a fluke. No, but that's a good idea, Pat. I think I will. ETA- I just sent them an email with the pictures. Let's see what happens.
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Post by radio on Jun 18, 2017 17:41:21 GMT -5
I'm thinking it is/was a bit out of round and the high point gradually wore down. Had a mild thump on a couple of wheels on my Cab King when it arrived new, so I clamped a Sharpie to a block and gradually pushed it to the wheels to pinpoint the high points. Sent pic, returned the wheels and new ones were shipped. You may be out of luck due to running this one for so long
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Post by vegasjames on Jun 18, 2017 18:20:37 GMT -5
Could be an area that was not properly covered with grit so it wore down faster than the areas properly gritted.
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Post by morerockspleaz on Jun 18, 2017 21:11:54 GMT -5
That's a bummer Tela. I would see about at least a price reduction on a new one. I would hate to see you ruin a cab over the wheel issue.
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Post by zarguy on Jun 19, 2017 0:26:47 GMT -5
Wheels wear. It's normal that the wear shows in one spot first. You can re-diamond it yourself in the time it takes to talk about it. Search for the re-diamond thread. All you need: Epoxy Diamond powder Glass surface to mix on Putty knife Acetone to clean up
Do it once, & you'll do it for life because it's so easy to do. Lynn
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 19, 2017 6:30:47 GMT -5
Wheels wear. It's normal that the wear shows in one spot first. You can re-diamond it yourself in the time it takes to talk about it. Search for the re-diamond thread. All you need: Epoxy Diamond powder Glass surface to mix on Putty knife Acetone to clean up Do it once, & you'll do it for life because it's so easy to do. Lynn I remember that DIY. Do you do it regularly? I've heard mixed reviews. Alternatively, Johnson Bros will do it for 20 a wheel plus shipping. I have 2 other sets of wheels that did not wear like this. I'm thinking like others have mentioned - a high spot spot or uneven coating. I did have to exchange the first 600 that I got in this set because it was very obviously uneven. John sent the new wheel (this one) right away. I'm thinking it may have been in a bad run.
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Post by geezer on Jun 19, 2017 7:46:56 GMT -5
I know it's past time to get an alignment when my tires do that!
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Post by zarguy on Jun 19, 2017 9:44:12 GMT -5
Wheels wear. It's normal that the wear shows in one spot first. You can re-diamond it yourself in the time it takes to talk about it. Search for the re-diamond thread. All you need: Epoxy Diamond powder Glass surface to mix on Putty knife Acetone to clean up Do it once, & you'll do it for life because it's so easy to do. Lynn I remember that DIY. Do you do it regularly? I've heard mixed reviews. Alternatively, Johnson Bros will do it for 20 a wheel plus shipping. I have 2 other sets of wheels that did not wear like this. I'm thinking like others have mentioned - a high spot spot or uneven coating. I did have to exchange the first 600 that I got in this set because it was very obviously uneven. John sent the new wheel (this one) right away. I'm thinking it may have been in a bad run. I've been re-diamonding belts for over 5 years. Cost per 3" wide, 8" diameter belt is less than $3. I do it in-place, right on the machine. Lynn
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