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sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard

478 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#230069
hi all,
just wondering what would be the easiest way to install the white walls on my rims?
take all the rims off ,deflate the tyres, insert the walls, go to servo ,inflate tyres and put em back on car
or
leave the rims on car,jack it up, deflat tyres,insert walls. inflate tyres and voila.....?
any suggestions?
cheers

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#230234
Hi Man
I took each wheel off one at a time, deflated the tyre and broke the bead's using the Kombi as a bead breaker.
You have to make sure you get the whitewall centred properly on the rim, there should be a guide ring (raised line) on the whitewall so you can see if it is, If you dont do this, the insert won't sit flat against the tyre, they will stick out a bit. I have crossplys on my Oval so it is critical. If you have radials its no so bad. dont use any lubricant between the whitewall and the tyre, they will pop out when you try to inflate the tyre. Take your time, and make sure they are even all the way around and you should have no trouble.
They make the car look so much better, enjoy!
Rob...😎
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft

sleeper Wolfsburg Wizard

478 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#230273
hi robo.....
thanks for the tips.....will try that next week and post some pics.

Adam_C Custom Title Time!

1,180 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#230908
i took mine off, deflate walk around the tyre and then pushed down with the knee while pushing the flap down and pulling away from rim..... reverse should be the same, hav fun
Adam
Adzslick@iprimus.com.au

sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#231267
if ya dont mind me asking how mutch are they?
🙂

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#231330
About 40 bucks each
Keeping it real !

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#232434
i tried to do this the oher weekend.. tubless tyres suck ass.. couldnt do it.. got bridgestone to do it for me for $60
Tagedeezee Heezy

vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#232590
I got the tyre place to fit mine for me.
they fitted them for free when they were fitting my new michelin xzx's.

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BUS 23Q Commited Dubber

65 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#234888
hi guys where abouts can i get these white walls and do they come in different sizes
thanks

XXX-1.8T Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,113 posts · joined Oct 2002 ·

#235055
hey guys go to Antique tyres in Ingleburn speak to Dave stewart

tell him Costa sent ya (he look after u 😉 )

Mikeaus Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#235074
Take the car with all it's wheels on it to Bob Jane. I did, it cost $5 per wheel and you get a coffee while you wait the 15 minutes for them to do it 😉 I figured if they stuffed it up they can pay for the repairs to my white wall inserts costing $27 each.
Bugger Me Dead.

Mikeaus Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#235078
Vintage Tyres at Bribie $115 for 4 plus 20$ postage 0418884883
Bugger Me Dead.

ByronBug High Priestess of Unequaled Coolness & Flower Child

1,446 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#261924
:sandrine
Can you put the white wall inserts on any brand of tyres?
Need new tyres on the back & would like to do this to my bug
Judy😉
59 Microbus Kombi (MERCY)
64 Microbus Kombi (CHANNON)



57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#261976
Yep.
Fit any tyre, as long as you get the right flaps, ie, 15 inch ones for 15 inch tyres.

Cheers
Dave

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#261998
If ya buy some, bring em round Ill fit them for ya!
Rob...😎
Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft