S7 standards on a Slaters six foot eight inches wheel.

[Clarence3815]

Can anyone advise if a six foot eight inch wheel from Slaters would be a valid possibility to represent a six foot nine inch wheel as for an LMS Duchess please?

TIA

 

[Arun Sharma]

Assuming the correct crank throw, position of crank pin and correct number of spokes then a half inch tyre wear, as represented by a 6'8" wheel, ought to be perfecly acceptable.

 

[mickoo]

Assuming the correct crank throw, position of crank pin and correct number of spokes then a half inch tyre wear, as represented by a 6'8" wheel, ought to be perfecly acceptable.

And rim, Coronations have Staniers beveled/beaded/reinforced rim, it's quite a visual thing.

I believe 3" (diameter) is the standard limit for tyre turning/wear before requiring replacement. Castles could run as low as 6'-6" and anecdotes note those with worn tyres appeared marginally sure footed on the Devon banks, but that may be anorak mythology rather than factual.

 

[Eastsidepilot]

Duchess wheel has a 14" crank throw which I believe Slater's don't list for a bevelled rimmed wheel.

 

[Dog Star]

There are three 6' 8 and 1/2" wheels available from the S7 stores - the differences relate to crankpin throw ( Saint versus Star / Castle) and to pin position relative to spokes (pin inline as against pin between).

 

[Clarence3815]

Thank you all.

Bernard