As more and more automakers are working hard to reduce vehicle weight to improve fuel economy, carbon fiber wheels are an emerging high-end wheel trend and have begun to enter the mainstream. Because the carbon fiber wheels are so delicate, they are almost sacred when cleaned. Install and remove these types of wheel assemblies.
When a high-end sports car or supercar enters your store, one thing can be determined when repairing such wheel components: these rims are expensive, so protect the wheels at all costs.
This is especially true for today's composite wheels, especially carbon fiber wheels.
The carbon fiber wheel is made of composite material and injected with resin to form its shape. They are lighter than metal wheels made of materials such as steel and aluminum. Therefore, compared with traditional alloy wheels, they can save about half of the unsprung weight. This reduces the rotational mass of the wheel and leads to better rolling resistance.
As more and more automakers are working to reduce vehicle weight to improve fuel economy, carbon fiber wheels are an emerging high-end wheel trend and have begun to become the mainstream.
If you haven't, you will start to see more of these wheels in your store as the size becomes more and more. Because carbon fiber wheels are very delicate, the cleanliness is second only to piety when installing and removing these types of wheel components. Here are some tips for the next time these wheels enter your store.
It is important to check the tire changer before installing the carbon fiber wheels. Ensure that the tire changer and its auxiliary equipment and other components are clean. This includes the base, the upper and lower rollers and the entire rodless duck head, as well as the center locking mechanism (if you are using a center clamp tire changer).
You can use the rim to clamp the tire machine, but it requires some precautions. Use soft claws or claw protectors to protect the wheels.
Due to the subtle nature of carbon fiber wheels, it is recommended that the tire mounting paste and lubricating oil brush are new or completely clean. Dust particles or debris from the tire changer may enter the lubricating oil and produce abrasive paste when applied to the wheels. This wear may cause scratches.
On the center clamp type tire changer, a protective cover is used on the centering cone to protect the wheel surface. Do not drag the locking device over the top of the wheel.
On the rim clamping machine, always use polyethylene duck heads and polyethylene caps on the tire levers.
In addition, if you have new consumables, please replace them. This includes the rodless duck head protector and the center cone on the center clamp type tire changer lock.
If possible, it is recommended to use a center clamp type tire changer when installing and removing delicate wheel components (such as carbon fiber wheels), because nothing touches the back of the wheel.
When lifting the wheel assembly on the base of the tire changer, be sure to put it down gently to avoid scratching the back of the wheel, and align the positioning pins with the lug holes.
When you want to lock the wheel, be sure to hold the locking device with two hands—hold the tip with one hand and the handle with the other—to ensure that it does not hit the steering wheel.
After removing the tire, clean the entire wheel with a dry cloth. During the entire tire replacement process, it is important to use a large amount of lubricating oil on the tire, the drop center, the wheel barrel and the two beads.
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