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Southern Ill · 02-22-2011, 10:17 AM

Here is my recent purchase........

I'm in this one just over $1600 and though it needs some loving,I'm very pleased.

I didn't argue with the seller,but he claims these are 16.5" split rims........

Yes, they are 16.5" rims.......but the split type ?

sanford66 · 02-22-2011, 10:26 AM

Welcome! Those don't look like split rims to me. By the way nice looking 67. Joseph

**70cst** · 02-22-2011, 10:26 AM

SweeeeeeeeeeT! I like it!

Oh yes and from Ohio. Glad to have you on board.

Southern Ill · 02-22-2011, 10:39 AM

Thanks.......

Tired of trolloing and drooling over all the nice rides around here.

I'll get more pics. as we go.

Its got a 327 and powerglide.......my big brother is the motorhead in our family.
He also said those were not the split type wheels and there were a few lil' things the seller didn't disclosed,that at first I thought I may have messed up about giving anywhere near $1500 for........but Big bro,says I did good.

**mr48chev** · 02-22-2011, 10:45 AM

No they are not and you are real lucky that they are not. Most tire stores (at least in the West) won't allow a split rim in the shop anymore. One of the local chains will fire an employee on the spot if they take a split rim in for a tire repair. Some will scoff but that is company policy now because of the number of accidents and close calls with them. I lost a friend and the guy I bought tires an wheels from about 37 years or so ago because he got careless and a split rim took the top of his head off when he was leaning over it airing it up.
This is my truck when it had 16.6 split rims on it.
You can see the steel band just inside the rim if you look close.

02-22-2011, 10:17 AM	#1
Southern Ill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McLeansboro Illinois Posts: 5	16.5" rims question............... Here is my recent purchase........ I'm in this one just over $1600 and though it needs some loving,I'm very pleased. I didn't argue with the seller,but he claims these are 16.5" split rims........ Yes, they are 16.5" rims.......but the split type ?

02-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#2
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: 16.5" rims question............... Welcome! Those don't look like split rims to me. By the way nice looking 67. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

02-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 16.5" rims question............... SweeeeeeeeeeT! I like it! Oh yes and from Ohio. Glad to have you on board. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 02-22-2011 at 10:28 AM.

02-22-2011, 10:39 AM	#4
Southern Ill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: McLeansboro Illinois Posts: 5	Re: 16.5" rims question............... Thanks....... Tired of trolloing and drooling over all the nice rides around here. I'll get more pics. as we go. Its got a 327 and powerglide.......my big brother is the motorhead in our family. He also said those were not the split type wheels and there were a few lil' things the seller didn't disclosed,that at first I thought I may have messed up about giving anywhere near $1500 for........but Big bro,says I did good.

02-22-2011, 10:45 AM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,708	Re: 16.5" rims question............... No they are not and you are real lucky that they are not. Most tire stores (at least in the West) won't allow a split rim in the shop anymore. One of the local chains will fire an employee on the spot if they take a split rim in for a tire repair. Some will scoff but that is company policy now because of the number of accidents and close calls with them. I lost a friend and the guy I bought tires an wheels from about 37 years or so ago because he got careless and a split rim took the top of his head off when he was leaning over it airing it up. This is my truck when it had 16.6 split rims on it. You can see the steel band just inside the rim if you look close. Last edited by mr48chev; 02-22-2011 at 10:47 AM.

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