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Author:  66S [ Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Rivetted rims
I think I recall rivetted rims being discussed, but I can't recall the detail. When were they replaced with the welded type? I have one spare rivetted type if anybody wants one.

Regards
Al
Author:  Mick [ Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:06 pm ]
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The riveted rims were the early wheels fitted to minis. They were indeed replaced by later welded types.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:44 pm ]
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In the beginning, 850s had thin wheel centres, rivetted to the rim.
After they started breaking in competition the centres were made thicker, but they were still rivetted.
I think spot welding replaced the rivets somewhere around 1963.
I would NOT run tubeless tyres on rivetted rims, as they may not be airtight. Back then all tyres had tubes in. :wink:
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