[enumclaw]

They should be okay. Lube is your friend, don't be cheap with it. Also, get the opposite side of the tire in the center of the rim during that last bit.

 

[enumclaw]

Windex use a great lube too, I've been using it for years.

 

[enumclaw]

No argument ru-glyde or the equivalent is the preferred choice. I've been through a couple gallons over the years, plus a gallon or two of a homemade version (the ingredients are printed on the package after all, or at least they once were), as well as other tire lube specific products. But I'm not going to lose sleep over the fact that I've used Windex over the years either. I haven't found a definitive answer whether it's harmful to aluminum, but I'm not going to doubt the personal experience of someone. I do wonder if perhaps the composition and treatment of alloys on vintage bikes makes it more of a problem there.

 

[enumclaw]

What flavor of ammonia?

Aluminum Chemical Compatibility Chart

www.calpaclab.com

 

[enumclaw]

So according to the chart, that's listed as good compatibility; not excellent, just good. I realize that chart is for "shop aluminum". In any case, pretty sure that won't be a problem on aluminum rims once or twice a year.

Look, I'll let it go, I've managed to sidetrack this thread, apologies to the OP. Use good lube, plenty of it, and get the opposite side on the center of the rim.

Ammonium Hydroxide