Aesthetically Pleasing Safety Wire Twists

[mr0077]

One suggestion to improve the looks of the safety wire a bit further...start at the spinner, twist the wire toward the target spoke, then wrap the wires around the spoke and finish the final twist inside the spoke, behind the wheel. It takes positioning the target spoke where you can get to it, and laying on the ground at each wheel for a short while, but you end up with the loose end behind the wheel and out of sight where it won't cut or stick you. Then inquiring minds will ask you just how the heck did you do that!!?!

[madmaxx]

No, you do not have to lay on the ground, I just put my car half way up on my 4 post lift, LOL.

Originally Posted by mr0077

One suggestion to improve the looks of the safety wire a bit further...start at the spinner, twist the wire toward the target spoke, then wrap the wires around the spoke and finish the final twist inside the spoke, behind the wheel. It takes positioning the target spoke where you can get to it, and laying on the ground at each wheel for a short while, but you end up with the loose end behind the wheel and out of sight where it won't cut or stick you. Then inquiring minds will ask you just how the heck did you do that!!?!

[CBattaglia]

Originally Posted by mr0077

One suggestion to improve the looks of the safety wire a bit further...start at the spinner, twist the wire toward the target spoke, then wrap the wires around the spoke and finish the final twist inside the spoke, behind the wheel. It takes positioning the target spoke where you can get to it, and laying on the ground at each wheel for a short while, but you end up with the loose end behind the wheel and out of sight where it won't cut or stick you. Then inquiring minds will ask you just how the heck did you do that!!?!

Well, how do you do it. I am always getting something caught on that little piece of wire sticking out from the spinner. Do you just twist by the spoke then tuck it behind?