<html> <font size=3>Yes, it requires drilling a new hole through the rim. That hole must then forever more host either a valve stem or a plug. While this sounds scary at first, my guess is that this does not compromise the wheel's reliability or integrity or appearance going forward depending on what plug is chosen. But the work of choosing such a plug has not happened yet, at least in our community. <br> <br> My guess is that it mounting the tireloc will also require some kind of machine work or dremel tool work around that hole on one side or the other of the wheel, and that cosmetically it should make no difference to the wheel whatsoever. <br> <br> As for the difficulty of it, I don't know because I have not done it yet. It sounds to me neither more nor less difficult than the other kooky things we Vanagon owners do. <br> <br> The one thing I noted was some comments by owners saying that balancing the complete assembly afterwards is more time consuming than balancing a normal tire. Not sure why, but that is what I hear. <br> <br> Anyway, I would not expect somebody to later say, "Uh, look at that awful looking South African alloy wheel. It has two valve stems!"<br> <br> At 08:12 AM 3/20/2002 -0800, you wrote:<br> <blockquote type=cite cite>On 3/20/02 7:17 AM, "Derek Drew" <derekdrew@rcn.com> wrote:<br> <br> > If you would like to participate, please send me an email to get on the list.<br> > There is a size for both 15" SA wheels and 16" wheels we are working on.<br> <br> This system requires drilling a separate valve stem hole through our rims?<br> How difficult will this be, and how will it affect the appearance of our SA<br> alloys?<br> <br> Coyote<br> --------------------------<br> ron lussier / lenscraft fine art giclee prints<br> 67 crescent avenue<br> ICQ 23581466 sausalito / ca 94965<br> <a href="http://www.lenscraft.com/%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0%A0" eudora="autourl">http://www.lenscraft.com/ </a> +1 415.331.3687<br> <br> <br> <br> If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit:<br> <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro" eudora="autourl">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro</a><br> Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to <a href="http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/" eudora="autourl">http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/</a> </font></blockquote><br> <div>_______________________________________________</div> <div>Derek Drew </div> <div>CEO & Co-Founder </div> <div><a href="http://www.consumersearch.com/" EUDORA=AUTOURL>http://www.ConsumerSearch.com/</a> </div> <div>New York, NY & Washington DC</div> <div>============================</div> <div> Best Consumer Advice Site </div> <div> PC World Magazine, Aug. 2001,</div> <div>============================</div> <div> ConsumerSearch is Best </div> <div> Newsweek, Nov. 5, 2001 </div> <div>============================</div> <div>derekdrew@rcn.com</div> <div>212-580-6486 </div> <br> Alternate numbers for the industrious phone caller that wants to try every avenue: 212-580-6486 (best), 917-848-6425 (cell); 202-966-7907 (Work), 212-580-4459 (Home), 202-966-0938 (Home), 978-359-8533 (fax [efax]). </html> |
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