Split Rim Problems - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

IBAPIGFARMER · 02-10-2008, 11:45 AM

Was wondering if anyone has any knowledge on how to properly remove the ring off a split rim wheel? Found the notch in the ring and I guess you hook it and start prying until it comes free? Any help would greatly be accepted.
It's on a 56 gmc heavy 3/4ton.

entourageguy · 02-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Those thing should not be messed around with.

I believe you need safety straps around them as those rings can go flying and I have seen pictures of the guys on the receiving end... not pretty

Brian ...

IBAPIGFARMER · 02-10-2008, 01:35 PM

Ya I know..I'm just trying to remove the tires off the rims.Already took air out.

54 jimmy · 02-10-2008, 10:50 PM

had a set on my 79 3/4 ton. even with the air out of them i had a hell of a time getting the ring off. trust me save yourself time and fustration. take them to a heavy truck tire shop. those guys know what to do. espically if you plan on using the wheels. I

my one wheel up and could not get a used one so i ended up buying 4 new wheels. they charged me 25 bucks to dismount all four tires. even the ont that i got the ring off but the tire was stuck. I had to learn the hard way, hopefully you won't have too

55dude · 02-14-2008, 11:11 PM

take it to the tire shop, a bill from your local hospital will add up to way more than the local tire shop charges!

02-10-2008, 11:45 AM	#1
IBAPIGFARMER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Holt,Mo Posts: 30	Split Rim Problems Was wondering if anyone has any knowledge on how to properly remove the ring off a split rim wheel? Found the notch in the ring and I guess you hook it and start prying until it comes free? Any help would greatly be accepted. It's on a 56 gmc heavy 3/4ton. __________________

02-10-2008, 01:33 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Split Rim Problems Those thing should not be messed around with. I believe you need safety straps around them as those rings can go flying and I have seen pictures of the guys on the receiving end... not pretty Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

02-10-2008, 01:35 PM	#3
IBAPIGFARMER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Holt,Mo Posts: 30	Re: Split Rim Problems Ya I know..I'm just trying to remove the tires off the rims.Already took air out. __________________

02-10-2008, 10:50 PM	#4
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Split Rim Problems had a set on my 79 3/4 ton. even with the air out of them i had a hell of a time getting the ring off. trust me save yourself time and fustration. take them to a heavy truck tire shop. those guys know what to do. espically if you plan on using the wheels. I my one wheel up and could not get a used one so i ended up buying 4 new wheels. they charged me 25 bucks to dismount all four tires. even the ont that i got the ring off but the tire was stuck. I had to learn the hard way, hopefully you won't have too

02-14-2008, 11:11 PM	#5
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Split Rim Problems take it to the tire shop, a bill from your local hospital will add up to way more than the local tire shop charges!



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.