tools to break down split rims

[mike16]

Sodly, two peice rim, my post 16 above shows the rim, the ring and the assembled rim, let me know if anybody needs other pictures, I want this to be a learning experince. so others can make an informed choice regarding thier split rims. not out of fear or ignorance.

Also I cant believe GM would put so many of these rims on so many trucks over so long a period of time and they would be notorious for killing customers. How come Ralph Nader never jumped all over this like the corvair, Not so sure its all so bad.

and another good question.... I wonder if there are any NOS/NORS firestone rings still out there? and if so....where? Please dont say e bay