51' GMC 3/4 ton.. Tell me about the wheels... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

xJoey Dubsx · 05-07-2013, 07:26 PM

Starting to work on my project that me and my brother had to put back into storage...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382197

Question is... He said he checked about 10 years ago getting the tires dismounted, and he was told they were 2-piece wheels, and the place couldn't do them..

Any truth to this? Haven't been near the truck in a while because it's still in storage at a family friends shop, but I don't think that made sense, but I could be wrong....

Anyone?

Daze57 · 05-07-2013, 07:28 PM

i believe they are called split rim wheels and you have to be careful when you do dismount them. i think not a whole lot of shops do it .

brothers69c-10 · 05-07-2013, 08:26 PM

Yeah those would be split rim wheels. They were deemed dangerous I believe back in the 70's. I believe about the only places left that dismount them are some heavy truck shops. If you don't care about them I would give them the ol heave ho and find some replacements.
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OrrieG · 05-07-2013, 08:51 PM

If you try and dismount them yourself take some heavy chain and wrap the ring in 2-3 places and secure it with a bolt. Those rings can come off with some force and kill or maim you. When I was in the service the base tire shop had an arrow on the cage pointing to a bulls eye on the wall high on the other side. That was were the ring hit after bouncing off the guys head. I ran them in the boonies with spare tubes so I could fix them if I had too. Keep the chain on when you air them up too. Most commercial places will not work on them because of the liability. I recycled mine in 85 and use two regular spares.

xJoey Dubsx · 05-08-2013, 08:31 PM

Are there any value to them, to a collector?

Dodger · 05-09-2013, 07:10 AM

Be careful with split rims mate.

Friend of mine was killed when pumping up a truck tyre that was on a split ring. The ring has the potential to spring off under pressure with a hell of a lot of force and a lot of shops won't touch them.

He had actually finished inflating the tyre and it looked OK but when he was crouched down in front of the hub, wiggling the wheel on, the ring sprung off. Not good and it means that they are never really a safe bet.

We used to put them in a small cage when putting air in after mounting or repairing a tyre so that it would contain the ring if it popped.

Not too much danger if you let the air out to get the tyre off the rim, more so when you are pumping up. I wouldn't use one these days.
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05-07-2013, 07:26 PM	#1
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	51' GMC 3/4 ton.. Tell me about the wheels... Starting to work on my project that me and my brother had to put back into storage... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382197 Question is... He said he checked about 10 years ago getting the tires dismounted, and he was told they were 2-piece wheels, and the place couldn't do them.. Any truth to this? Haven't been near the truck in a while because it's still in storage at a family friends shop, but I don't think that made sense, but I could be wrong.... Anyone? __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

05-07-2013, 07:28 PM	#2
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 51' GMC 3/4 ton.. Tell me about the wheels... i believe they are called split rim wheels and you have to be careful when you do dismount them. i think not a whole lot of shops do it .

05-07-2013, 08:26 PM	#3
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: 51' GMC 3/4 ton.. Tell me about the wheels... Yeah those would be split rim wheels. They were deemed dangerous I believe back in the 70's. I believe about the only places left that dismount them are some heavy truck shops. If you don't care about them I would give them the ol heave ho and find some replacements. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

05-07-2013, 08:51 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 51' GMC 3/4 ton.. Tell me about the wheels... If you try and dismount them yourself take some heavy chain and wrap the ring in 2-3 places and secure it with a bolt. Those rings can come off with some force and kill or maim you. When I was in the service the base tire shop had an arrow on the cage pointing to a bulls eye on the wall high on the other side. That was were the ring hit after bouncing off the guys head. I ran them in the boonies with spare tubes so I could fix them if I had too. Keep the chain on when you air them up too. Most commercial places will not work on them because of the liability. I recycled mine in 85 and use two regular spares. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 05-07-2013 at 09:15 PM.

05-08-2013, 08:31 PM	#5
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: 51' GMC 3/4 ton.. Tell me about the wheels... Are there any value to them, to a collector? __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

05-09-2013, 07:10 AM	#6
Dodger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 141	Re: 51' GMC 3/4 ton.. Tell me about the wheels... Be careful with split rims mate. Friend of mine was killed when pumping up a truck tyre that was on a split ring. The ring has the potential to spring off under pressure with a hell of a lot of force and a lot of shops won't touch them. He had actually finished inflating the tyre and it looked OK but when he was crouched down in front of the hub, wiggling the wheel on, the ring sprung off. Not good and it means that they are never really a safe bet. We used to put them in a small cage when putting air in after mounting or repairing a tyre so that it would contain the ring if it popped. Not too much danger if you let the air out to get the tyre off the rim, more so when you are pumping up. I wouldn't use one these days. Posted via Mobile Device

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