Black wheels.

[JasonfromMN]

Any suggestions on how you are changing tires on your black wheels without scratching them? I bought motion pro plastic rim protectors and still find it difficult and an overly long process.

Does anyone know if the polished hubs on the 11 TE wheels are lighter than that of the 08's?

 

[PALMER84ONE]

I use the motion pro on mine as well but I do use 4 instead of 2. Takes time, WD-40, time, a warm tire, time, baby powder, time, and if all else fails....a shop for 15 bucks that has a machine. I prefer to save the 15 bucks unless I pinch a tube because I didn't take my time with all the other ingredients. The only ones I hate is my SM tires/wheels, they go to the shop for 15 bucks and get mount and balance. Most places will mount for free if the wheel is off the bike and you purchase the tire from them. Good luck and take your time.

Not sure about the hub question. Sorry

 

[dave lindsey]

When all else fails...a black Sharpie works wonders....lol

 

[HuskyDude]

Go to your local hardware/plumbing store and see if they will sell you a short piece of 3/4" Pex tubing (polyethylene) for water lines. Cut to what ever length you want mines around 2". Make a lateral cut on each piece.
Oh ya count how many you use per tire so you don't lose one inside. Don't ask how I know this.

 

[MontyCarlo]

I used to cut up laundry detergent bottles or oil jugs to make rim protectors, but now I use small scraps of leather.

 

[Slowpoke]

Some good suggestions here
I find that I get as many or more scuffs and scratches on my rims from riding than I do from changing tires. Granted, I only change tires about once a season or so & only mount tires that will last a couple '000 km such as MotOZ, or S12's, or......?
A long day of riding on the Canadian Shield can have a noticeable impact on your rims........
Also, I've found much of the paint gets worn on the outer edge of the rim from the tire bead flexing over it when riding.

 

[DavidB]

Great advice above. I have done a little damage with tire irons but nothing worse than rocks have done. I will try some of the above tips. Thanks.

 

[JasonfromMN]

Thanks for all the advise. I love the black wheels, just so easy to scratch.

Go to your local hardware/plumbing store and see if they will sell you a short piece of 3/4" Pex tubing (polyethylene) for water lines. Cut to what ever length you want mines around 2". Make a lateral cut on each piece.
Oh ya count how many you use per tire so you don't lose one inside. Don't ask how I know this.

Interesting, are you putting this over the rim/ bead area? I have a few hundred feet of various dimensions of pex in my pole barn. I'll have to give this a try. I bet it'll hold up a lot better than the motion pro protectors.

 

[water racer]

I got rim decals from PG Graphics, protects, covers scratches, and really dresses up a drab black wheel.
GP

 

[HuskyDude]

I bet it'll hold up a lot better than the motion pro protectors.

Ya I had the Motion Pros...lasted one set of change overs. I wouldn't recommend them. Way to soft.

 

[demi]

Stubby Tire Tools

 

[Anthony_1978]

I just use a black texta

 

[Xcuvator]

The Textra Pen looks pretty slick. I haven't seen them. Is it paint? Office supply or?

I got a bottle of black touch up paint from the parts store that has a brush on the cap.