this isn't a for sale ad! The cleaned up version

[oldsmobilekindofguy]

I have a full set of either 16" or 17"(correct me if i'm wrong) split rims for a 1967 c-10 1/2T in pretty decent condition, I know a guy that is interested in them and I was wondering how much they are worth?

[JimKshortstep4x4]

There have been serious injuries and deaths caused by split rims and if they were mine I would make sure they were destroyed.

Jim

[71swb4x4]

Some people like the rims, most hate them for the reason Jim stated.
I don't think they are worth anything. To the right person, they may be worth something though. I konw a lot of those rims have been sold for scrap.

[oldsmobilekindofguy]

i know that it is illegal to ever touch them with a ten foot pole but they are more collector items than anything

[syncrov69]

do you have picture please

[72armyswbtruck]

Split rims are fine as long as they are treated with respect and caution.

[oldsmobilekindofguy]

No I don't have pics sorry but can anyone take a guess to how much they are worth please?

[70cst]

$50-75 if someone really wants them. I would never put split rims on my truck. All it takes is one oooops. and that could be the end of the line. JMO

[shifty]

i hope you're getting a signed, witnessed and notarized letter from the buyer saying they will not use them on a reunning vehicle, or that $50-75 worth of profit is going to end up landing you with a big ass wrongful death lawsuit.

we all know how lawsuit-happy people are these days. it's never their fault, it's your fault for selling them (that would be the lawsuit filed)

[oldsmobilekindofguy]

i already thought about that but thanks anyway

[rickf]

What is it that happens with split rims that causes death and injury?

[71swb4x4]

I agree with the $50 - $75.
I also agree that if people are careful, the split rims will be OK. I have no doubt that the person buying them from you is looking for split rims for a reason, and is probably having a hard time finding them because everyone is so scared of them that they have scrapped them all. That no doubt makes them a little more valuable to the person that wants them.

[1970 CST Short Wide]

I have 2 you can have if you come pick them up in CA.

[xshadow]

I think I have one on mine that came from the PO as a spare tire. I'm not sure though because I don't know what split rims look like. anyone with pics? If it is i'm not even going to hold on to it as a spare. I didn't know there were problems with them. It's not worth getting hurt over. anyway any pics

[72 cheyenne pdx]

I googled split rims, and it looks like they are a crude version of the bead lock rims. It looks as though the rim of the wheel itself is removed and then the tire and tube is installed and then the rim is wedged in between the tire and wheel. I don't think I would take my chances if that is the case.

[herb101]

Interesting split rim safety info from down under:

http://www.safetyline.wa.gov.au/page...chhazd0040.pdf

Herb

[oldsmobilekindofguy]

to answer Rickf's question i believe once you get the tire and tube on the wheel and but the ring part on if the bead doesn't catch on the rim it shoots that ring off at pretty high speeds taking off legs and or heads,
their nickname I belive are Widowmakers, Xshadow they look like a regular rim with an extra ring around the side

[xshadow]

Wow...I didn't have any idea. I've never had split rims before...I do have one that came on a truck that I got. the po put it on as a spare with a narrow tire on it. the other three were 33" 12.5 I didn't care about the engine/drivetrain much so I used the truck for burnouts untill i took it apart....the tire/rim held up for that and it's still on the truck frame....I'm not keepin that rim! I'm going to find another to put on there.

[Jerry Jones]

I wouldn't touch 'em

[stllookn]

I am doing a 100 pt. restoration on my 1968 50th Anniversay Longhorn that came with 16" splits. Several tire shops will work on them in Seattle. I will restore a set of 4 I bought for $10 at the local swap meet.

[stllookn]

Here's my spare...all original with the orginal tire.

[GMCBubba]

i have 5 that someone is welcome to take out of my garage.

[caminokid]

I had a boss....notice the key word is "had". I was working in his shop one afternoon. This guy brought in a split rim. My boss had never taken apart one. I told him not to touch it. He was over confident. I told him them to rap chains around the rim and tire before inflating it. He didnt listen. The ring came out hit him in the head...killed him instantly. My dad always told me to never mess with those things. He also told me about the chain trick. I would toss them in the nearest scrap pile and walk away.

[72 longhorn BB]

WOW !!!!

Has anyone got a picture that SHOWS us how to tell the difference?

[Liz]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

WHat happened with the policy of no WIW threads without being a site supporter.

This info shouldnt be free

That is for people using the wiw loophole to sell items on the site. As stated this is not a for sale post. This site has never charged for information and never will.. its a community where we exchange ideas and information.
The only reason for the WIW policy, is for people trying to bend the rules and buy and sell without being subscribers.