Is it possible to remove machined sidewalls?
07-03-08, 12:27 AM
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Is it possible to remove machined sidewalls?
ok ok ok let me REPHRASE
i was under the impression that a machined sidewall, was a strip of metal around the edge of the rim, if im wrong then im wrong but thats what i was asking, if its possible to remove that strip of metal
i was under the impression that a machined sidewall, was a strip of metal around the edge of the rim, if im wrong then im wrong but thats what i was asking, if its possible to remove that strip of metal
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Um, I don't understand what you are asking here.
Simple no.
Machined means that the side wall is "machined" done by what ever tool to make a braking surface.
You could paint over it, but to me thats just stupid.
I hope thats what your asking.
Simple no.
Machined means that the side wall is "machined" done by what ever tool to make a braking surface.
You could paint over it, but to me thats just stupid.
I hope thats what your asking.
07-03-08, 03:59 AM
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i used a brake on my aeroheads so they machined themselves. i went over them with a super huge magnum marker and it looks perfect.
07-03-08, 04:04 AM
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this question doesn't make any sense.
07-03-08, 06:18 AM
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just keep machining the sidewalls until they go away. problem solved. no more machined sidewall. i've seen quite a few denver kids who have done it.
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07-03-08, 09:02 AM
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Is this another "I'm too cool to look like I use brakes" thread?
07-03-08, 09:20 AM
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yes, you can. if you send me your wheels and a small fee for labor, about 75 dollars, I will remove them for you. Just make sure to send the money and the wheels.
07-03-08, 09:50 AM
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if you cut off the sidewalls really cleanly, you could have tubular rims!
07-03-08, 10:13 AM
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You can replace the rims with others that aren't machined.
07-03-08, 06:30 PM
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The other option is to ride without tires for a while. That will eventually remove the machined sidewalls, plus other useless parts, like the rider and his teeth.
