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Banded steel wheels

  • 02-07-2015 9:13pm
    #1
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭


    Are banded steel wheels illegal in Ireland?
    I'm considering making up a set for a car I have.


Comments

  • #2
    w124man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,348 ✭✭✭w124man


    No they aren't but insurance companies hate them.


  • #3
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    carchaeologist wrote: »
    Are banded steel wheels illegal in Ireland?
    I'm considering making up a set for a car I have.


    I've heard theyre a whore to balance if not done properly..


  • #4
    carchaeologist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,318 ✭✭✭✭carchaeologist


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    I've heard theyre a whore to balance if not done properly..

    Indeed, the welding would want to be pretty spot on!


  • #5
    toastedpickles
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,607 ✭✭✭toastedpickles


    If you are going the diy route, this might be of some use to you

    http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/38107/banded-steels-101


  • #6
    CianRyan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,721 ✭✭✭✭CianRyan


    toastedpickles wrote: »
    If you are going the diy route, this might be of some use to you

    http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/38107/banded-steels-101

    This is some shoddy ass welding.
    The guy says he's using a TIG welder but it looks like stick before the slag is chipped. :(

    I wouldn't let those near my car, there's **** all strength in a weld that burnt.


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  • #7
    irshmerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭irshmerc


    Hi Lads,

    Old thread i know but anyone find anywhere capable of doing this properly ?

    Good luck


  • #8
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Its easier to flip the centers with basic tools


  • #9
    irshmerc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51 ✭✭irshmerc


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Its easier to flip the centers with basic tools

    That would be the way to go alright, but i'd still need to have the centers welded back into the wheel, a skill a don't have.

    Good luck


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