(original) fake rim lock/security bolt

my original rim lock is shot - rubber is really deteriorated. I found a NOS Dunlop WM2 rim lock on-line and have it on order. in the mean time, decided to try to salvage the original bolt, washers, nut - just used my cut off wheel and bench grinder, and actually it worked out pretty good. I may not install the new assembly in favor of just using the original bolt, and faking it. once installed and tire mounted, I highly doubt anyone would be able to note anything out of the ordinary.





if I use it, it will be installed under the new rim liner, and I'll double up with a short piece of my old rim liner for a little extra protection.

Will it keep the tire from slipping the rim when you whack second gear?

maylar said:

Will it keep the tire from slipping the rim when you whack second gear?

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Modern tyre compound will do that.

maylar said:

Will it keep the tire from slipping the rim when you whack second gear?

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at my age, i'm not "whackin" anything -

I grind the head of a stainless bolt and fake it that way. Looks correct, fills the hole.
Makes the tire easier to install and the wheel easier to balance.

Stephen Hill