Ash
07-06-2009, 01:41 PM
I don't, nor do I plan on running modular wheels. Just kinda curious if what this site is suggesting is true, in regards to maintenance. Ive read in a couple posts on this forum that when getting the centers repainted, shipping the wheel to the manufacturer is strongly advised. instead of breaking them down yourself and getting them painted. If that holds true, then shipping them back on a annual basis would start to add up.
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
Two & Three piece modular wheels require periodic maintenance. You'll want to work out your own maintenance schedule, but here's an example of what the manufacturer recommends. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifEach Season disassemble, thoroughly inspect, clean, re-seal, and re-torque each wheel: https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifReplace wheel bolts each season https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifWheel Bolt Torque: https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif1/4" bolts 15 ft/lbs. or 180 in./lbs https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif5/16" bolts 20 ft/lbs. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifAfter thoroughly cleaning all mating surfaces with an appropriate cleaner, add a thin skim coat of silicone sealant to these surfaces, assemble wheel and torque bolts to recommended torque https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifInstall a new valve stem https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifAdd a thick coat of silicone sealant to the drop center area of the wheel and let it cure for 24 hours before initial use
https://www.rsracing.com/tech-wheel.html
Two & Three piece modular wheels require periodic maintenance. You'll want to work out your own maintenance schedule, but here's an example of what the manufacturer recommends. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifEach Season disassemble, thoroughly inspect, clean, re-seal, and re-torque each wheel: https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifReplace wheel bolts each season https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifWheel Bolt Torque: https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif1/4" bolts 15 ft/lbs. or 180 in./lbs https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif5/16" bolts 20 ft/lbs. https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifAfter thoroughly cleaning all mating surfaces with an appropriate cleaner, add a thin skim coat of silicone sealant to these surfaces, assemble wheel and torque bolts to recommended torque https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifInstall a new valve stem https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifAdd a thick coat of silicone sealant to the drop center area of the wheel and let it cure for 24 hours before initial use