26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
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26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
Can someone post photos of how to lock a 26/27 spare wire wheel using the locking lug nut that comes with a lug nut set.
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
I have the lug on the bottom and I attach a master lock through the lug and around the spoke. I have also taped the lock with electricians tape to protect the paint on the spoke. It works so far.
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
As the previous post shows, secure the locking nut to the closest spoke. A padlock with an extended hasp will give you more chance to catch a spoke. Some padlocks are available with a rubber or plastic coating on the body and the hasp which will protect paint from chipping.
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
Guess my nice brass Ford lock is not going to work
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
Be creative. You might find a way to do it. This is only my example.
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
I forgot to thank you. Thanks.
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
The ford lock probably only works on the demountable rims in the Y shaped carrier. If youhave wire wheels you could trade the wheels and hubs to someone whohas wood wheels, and thenget the Y carrier and Ford lock to work.
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
Ford Service Bulletin describes the way for the double hole locking lug nut on the demountable rim, and the single hole locking lug nut on the wire wheel.
Or fancy aftermarket lock and chain. Most times you want to lock the tire with a chain back then, as the tire was worth more than the rim
Or fancy aftermarket lock and chain. Most times you want to lock the tire with a chain back then, as the tire was worth more than the rim

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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
I just used a padlock with a longer shaft so it goes around a spoke. Like Dan showed, if you just hang a padlock on the nut it does not look like you can turn the nut. Give it a try and let us know.
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Re: 26/27 Spare Wire Wheel Locking
Good info. Thanks