New BTR, Need Wheels, Ideas?

[jazz2561]

Has anyone used Husky bicycle rims? Are they heavy duty like steel worksman rims and more importantly, will servicycle simplex tires fit on the rim?

 

[Trey]

I re-laced a Husky for a guy. It seemed to be a pretty stout wheel.
Having only seen, but not worked on, a Worksman, and budget not being a concern, I'd vote for the Worksman.

You're likely to get plenty of advice here.

Good luck, and keep us informed.

 

[hsvmick]

G'day Jazz,
you can go with so many choice's of wheels it really is the matter of the weight and size of your motor and bike. how fast you go if you want to run disc, hub
or drum brake ,
then the money you wanting to spend just remember the cheap wheel is not a strong wheel choice or life,but then again a moped wheel can be cheap and strong for motorised bikes
what i read the workmans are strong for motorising in many case's but i can say getting a good set save's hassle down the road

 

[chainmaker]

G'day Jazz,
you can go with so many choice's of wheels it really is the matter of the weight and size of your motor and bike. how fast you go if you want to run disc, hub
or drum brake ,
then the money you wanting to spend just remember the cheap wheel is not a strong wheel choice or life,but then again a moped wheel can be cheap and strong for motorised bikes
what i read the workmans are strong for motorising in many case's but i can say getting a good set save's hassle down the road

Agreed.
As far as the OP question about simplex tires fitting, to my knowledge the only rims the simplex tires fit besides simplex wheels are SOME of the Worksman wheels..I believe it is the steel 26" ones that are compatible.

 

[wret]

I have used a couple of sets of Husky rims both steel and aluminum. They seem pretty stout but I eventually replaced them in favor of 24 inch motorcycle rims due to better selection of DOT rated tires available.

 

[MotoMagz]

Worksman or Husky both great choices. I like steel some like aluminum.The steel wheels are heavy but if your building a Board track your bike is most likely going to weigh a lot anyway. If your building it for racing or speed go aluminum. just mi 2 cents!

 

[sportscarpat]

There were a large batch of Worksman steel rims that were just ever so slightly smaller than other batches. You could mount the Simplex tires on those. What I found after experimenting with many tires is the Simplex tires handle terrible and the cost and trouble to mount them are just not worth the hassle. Just my opinion. My current favorite are the Maxxis Hookworm tires in 26 x 2.5 and the Maxxis Downhill MTB tubes. Real tough combination and they handle as good as anything.
If you do buy Worksman rims just spend an extra few dollars and buy the aluminum ones. They have the same vintage shape but are much better quality than the steel rims and come standard with 11ga stainless spokes. Steel rims come with plated spokes.

 

[Mr.B.]

I know you like to build fast machines, quality wheels & tires are a good investment!

-Kirk

 

[jazz2561]

So what are some good vintage style tires that I can buy with good handling?

 

[Ludwig II]

Personally, I'd go for a pair of small trail bike 21" wheels and an old fashioned block tread tyre. As has been pointed out, the strength and engineering are there, whereas it will often be questionable with bicycle parts.

 

[jazz2561]

Really, I just need a tire that will not try to kill me at speed. The only requirement is that the tire must look vintage.

 

[Ludwig II]

Happy hunting. Try looking in vintage motorcycle magazines, there has to be something out there.

 

[Ludwig II]

http://alabama.vintage.tripod.com/

 

[jazz2561]

I thought about the continental tires

 

[Ludwig II]

I don't know what's available in the US. What rims and rubber do the replica board racers use?

 

[jazz2561]

Anywhere from 21" to 28" rims, button, brick, or treads.

 

[Ludwig II]

You might have to bite the bullet when you see the price of what you want.

 

[jazz2561]

if I can find the tire first

 

[BOYGOFAST]

a bicycle frame is just that loading DOT approved wheels and tires along with engines that weigh above the little 66 cc cast aluminum China Doll is more a gamble than not it would be better to have a wheel fold under the bike's frame than the bike's frame fold under the seat

 

[Gbrebes]

For looks, I can recommend the Felt Circuit tires. They are not DOT rated speed tires, but I have ridden them at 50mph and they seemed to work well. I also like the electra cruiser diamond tires in white.

But for handling, you can't beat the maxxis hookworms.

Hey Pat, I thought you have been using motorcycle tires on your builds? At what speeds do you run the hookworms?

Gilbert