Kevin Purcell’s Toys

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by hrpearce

Hi Graeme and Tony the rims are 16" Kevin was trying to get a tire off one to put on the dodge he ended up using a spare for his toyota. The next time I go past we will see if my bead breaker will move the rim.

Hi Robert,
If as I suspect, they are Ferret wheels, then there should be a runflat bead spacer fitted, which will mean you will not be able to push the beads away from the rim very easily. We used to have a large machine with a rising platform that centred on the hole in the rim and three or four arms which you could control to push down on the bead, then slip under the rim forcing it up away from the tyre. Are the rims alloy?

[Mike K]

Looks like a ferret rim to me .. be carefull as the light alloy rim metal tends to bend easily if you exert too much force during tyre removal

Mike

[hrpearce]

Richard you were right they are RF I took photos today.
Mike I will tell Kevin to be careful with the rims when I next see him.

[hrpearce]

The Dodge is finally back from Wagga and is looking good so far.

[hrpearce]

One day later the seats are back in and some more little pieces are in place.

[cliff]

what a fantastic job.

[Mike K]

Kevin must be happy after all of the work - and money ! I will call in and visit you guys one day .