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TT Rim Clamp Question

Post by got10carz » Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:25 am

Are these Firestone clamps correct for a TT?
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Re: TT Rim Clamp Question

Post by RajoRacer » Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:28 am

Possibly - they appear similar - I've got Ford script clamps.

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Re: TT Rim Clamp Question

Post by George House » Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:30 pm

Yes they are….On the 20” rim that requires a lock ring.
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Re: TT Rim Clamp Question

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:58 pm

close up........... &
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They are marked Firestone
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Re: TT Rim Clamp Question

Post by Jacob Mangold » Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:46 pm

Yep, my locking ring type rims for my TT have the Firestone clips as well.

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