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Tag your Wheels
Bit of a basic tip, but at least it'll help me [if no-one else!!].
I had an issue the last time I changed my MTR/wheels over to my directional Grabber/wheels.
Was just about to fit the last Grabber/wheel and noticed it would be rotating in the wrong direction.
The other correct one was diagonally opposite!!
So MTR back on, move the D3 to get access, jack up and replace with correct wheel, then go back and change the last wheel.
What a faffing faff!!
So this time with Grabbers now off, decided to 'idiot tag' each wheel.
Will also use tags on the MTR's when it's time to change back over [even if it's just to differntiate between Front and Rear tyre pressure.
Reckon, that if everything is running well, ie no wheel wobble/vibration, it's best to put each wheel back to its previous position.
I've used thin plastic card, permanent marker pen & string.
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
12th Dec 2008 6:20 pm
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Alternatively you could use paint pen on the tyre (or the wheel if you wanted) - on the inside so you don't see it 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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12th Dec 2008 6:21 pm
ronp
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Yep, could do.
Initially I started by using chalk on the inside, but it just wore off.
I cleaned off all the road salt and brake dust with these tags attached and they are all ok....... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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12th Dec 2008 6:25 pm
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I follow DG's approach:
DG wrote:
Mine were mounted using the "IDGAF" system
12th Dec 2008 6:39 pm
MacLeod 313
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Or even look on the sidewall and SEE the rotation arrow , saw the pic in the Gallery in new additions and had a chuckle. Still a great idea if the wheels have been balanced and tracked correctly, at least you then know they go straight to the right corner
12th Dec 2008 7:42 pm
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Re: Tag your Wheels
Ron,
That front says NR.....I thought you were saving them for me....even have my initials on
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nice one Martin
, saw the pic in the Gallery in new additions and had a chuckle. Still a great idea if the wheels have been balanced and tracked correctly, at least you then know they go straight to the right corner 
