Re: [MV] Can I do this myself (M37 question)?

From: Lisa (jeepcj8@home.com)
Date: Thu Sep 14 2000 - 12:56:54 PDT


David
Richard Grace wrote an article in the March/April 1999 issue of Military
Vehicle magazines about combat rims. Contact MV Magazine to see if they have a
back issue: MVehicle@aol.com
Lisa

"Enterprise B&B/Cayman Islands, BWI" wrote:

> I know I'm thinking ahead here but I like to be positive. I'm working on
> getting a set of 5 rims (16") for my "Shuttle Craft". When I get them, I'm
> going to try to sell the 20" rims I have (5 of them). I know shipping costs
> can be a deal breaker so since the tires are decent but not the greatest, I
> would figure to remove them. I checked w/my local tire guy and because they
> are split rims, the cost to dismount each tire would be at least $15 each.
> So I'm wondering if I could do it myself. I also wondered, after removing
> all the air (Yup, I would do that first), could I cut them off? I know
> these things are designed for combat so the pocket knife ain't gonna cut it
> (no pun intended here) but what about a sawzall or circular saw.
>
> My point being, I don't want the cost of shipping to outweigh (no pun here
> either) the value of the rims.
>
> OK, now that you have stopped laughing..... Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks.
>
> David
>
>
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