whats the best tire truer tool?

To true your wheel, you'll need a spoke key and some good advice.
I true my wheel on the bike but, if money is no object, then buy a trueing stand, as used in shops.

oznation said:

whats the best tool for the job. i am having some problems with my wheels being un true. thanks

Park Tool TS-3 is the best truing stand (IMHO). But the best tool for truing a wheel is the slimy gray mass between a wheelbuilders ears. The most efficient way to fix your wheel is to take it to the local bike shop.

If your local bike shop is infested by vampires, then you can pick a book, such as "The Art of Wheelbuilding; by Gerd Schraner", and learn to do it yourself.

Good luck!

artemidorus said:

To true your wheel, you'll need a spoke key and some good advice.
I true my wheel on the bike but, if money is no object, then buy a trueing stand, as used in shops.

it's not rocket science, just don't start cranking away like a demon with a spoke wrench and you should be able to correct minor "out of trues".

good luck

bob

oznation said:

whats the best tool for the job.

The right spoke wrench and lots of PRACTICE.

Don't forget to stress relieve the spokes too.

It took me a long time to true my first few wheels. Now I'm getting faster. It all boils down to acquiring a feel for when to crank a half turn, quarter turn, just a few degrees, etc. I remove the tire and use the brake pads as a truing guide, flipping the wheel back and forth to verify the dishing is correct. If I put the rear derailleur on the smallest cog, I don't have to remove the derailleur to check the dish, but removing it makes things easier if the wheel is really out of true.