Hello all,

I was shocked (but not particularly surprised) to notice that the rear wheel on my TLR 250 is corroding through from the inside between the spokes. So I wondered is there a way of patching them up or is it curtains for the nice gold originals? It's a shame because they look pretty god considering the age. I presume the only alternative if they can't be is to build up the hubs onto , say an excel rim? Possibly with the advantage of going tubeless?

Thanks

Hello all,

I was shocked (but not particularly surprised) to notice that the rear wheel on my TLR 250 is corroding through from the inside between the spokes. So I wondered is there a way of patching them up or is it curtains for the nice gold originals? It's a shame because they look pretty god considering the age. I presume the only alternative if they can't be is to build up the hubs onto , say an excel rim? Possibly with the advantage of going tubeless?

Thanks

did rims do suffer from this problem they look ok from outside,then when you do a tyre change its a shock.make sure when changeing rim same amount of spokes,if changeing to tubeless some suitable spokes will need to be made up,try central wheel at coventry they are very helpfull.

Hi i had the same on my rims on tlr 250 apparently the rims were anodised then drilled which causes the corrosion. I found that if you wire brush all the corrosion off then apply Hammerite special metals primer then hammerite it will prolong the life of your rims. Think there was similar post regarding this problem some time ago.

My wheels are shot too - any recommendations as to what rims to use, and who to do the job?

Mick Annick