In researching the procurement of replacement wheel rims for my '73 Hi-Rider, some info I'm finding refers to Dunlop rims or Dunlop type rims. Some replacements indicate their rims are rolled as the original Dunlop rims were. I take this to mean that Dunlop, apparently back in the 60s, were also producing wheel rims. Can others weigh in on this to verify, or not, if Dunlop was the original producers of the wheel rims for Noton. Or were they possibly just one of several suppliers to Norton.
Original wheel rim producer
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Yes, they were mainly Dunlop rims although they also used a few Jones rims.
Dunlop rims are normally stamped "Trade DUNLOP Mark Made in England".
Were Dunlop rims actually made by the Dunlop rubber company?? It seems unlikely that a company specializing in rubber products should divert into steel and cast alloy manufacture.
I have this address:
DUNLOP RIM COMPANY LIMITED
Unit 2 Back Lane Industrial Estate, Back Lane, Chulmleigh, Devon, England, EX18 7DQ(dissolved 2019)
Now, who made "Jones" rims?
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Yes, as far as I know.
No, not just rubber.
Dunlop (brands) - Wikipedia
Nothing to do with the original Dunlop company as far as I know.
Jones.
The name has been resurrected by Wassell. Currently making Norton hubs.
06-2867 Alloy Front Hub (Jones) - Norton Commando - BBB
Jones Alloy Front Hub for Norton Commando
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Wassell History
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And rims?
Jones Wheel Rims - British Bike Bits
We are pleased to offer a new range of Jones Wheel Rims, triple plated chrome steel rims and valanced alloy rims available! Chrome Wheel Rims Superior quality chrome rims drilled for specific applications then hand polished prior to a triple plating process. Mirror finish surface with high...
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Used on some 850 MK2 rear but I don't think there's anything special about the Jones rims possibly just a shortage of Dunlop rims at the time as I thought the Jones rims had the same spokes and nipples as the Dunlop rims however some Mk2s had a Dunlop MC286 rear rim with 9 SWG spokes and 0.30" nipples.
Upon going to the posted link to the jones wheels/rims, they show all of their rims as being out of stock.And rims?
Jones Wheel Rims - British Bike Bits
We are pleased to offer a new range of Jones Wheel Rims, triple plated chrome steel rims and valanced alloy rims available! Chrome Wheel Rims Superior quality chrome rims drilled for specific applications then hand polished prior to a triple plating process. Mirror finish surface with high...
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Yes, it was just an example I found as I wasn't aware Jones rims were even available from (I assume) Wassell.
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Wassell did acquire Jones and they were selling Jones rims and spokes - good quality at that. Today, they make no mention of them which is why most advertising them are out of stock. I still have a few in stock, but when I bought them, the spokes were backordered, and they are not available now. Eventually I'll try generic spokes.
The rims and spokes Wassell have in stock are Central Wheel Components and that stock is not great - I need several wheels worth and may have to go directly to CWC to get them (the horror of paying retail).
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Hagon also have the correct spokes (they're on my front wheel). Their own, I think, not CWC. Hagon's front wheel rim has the correct (original) dimple pattern, whereas CWC's is more generic. CWC rim/spokes seem to still work though. I understood it 2 or 3 years ago, but can't remember the detail now.
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CWC insist on supplying a 3x1 dimple pattern rim for the Commando disc front which is not correct.
However 3x1 is correct for the Commando disc rear rim (single dimple on the left side).