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Solver · 11-25-2006, 10:54 PM

I have a whole stack of extra split rim wheels with tires mounted in my barn. I use these for dragging home trucks on a dolly that have bad wheels/tires . first what causes the rings to come off. second question is- are they dangerous to remove from the tire if I just wanted to demount them from the rim. Is the only danger upon reinflating? I have a manual tire remover but didn't want to mess with them from all the danger warnings I hear!
Thanks Solver

Longhorn Man · 11-25-2006, 11:14 PM

if the ring is on htere, and has been there for years like yours (probably) have been... then they are perfectly safe. They won't blow off.
If you know how to remove them, then they can be removed safely. Even if you don't know what you are doing, a bleeding shin is about all the damage it'll do.
Upon inflating, if you don't have a cage... don't even attempt it.

Solver · 11-25-2006, 11:26 PM

thanks for the info Longhorn man
Once tire is deflated what is the process for removing the locking ring so the tire can be removed?

Longhorn Man · 11-25-2006, 11:52 PM

it has been over 10 years since I have touched one... I'll let some one with a slightly fresher memory chime in. I'd hate to miss a step and cause you to bleed all over your shoes.

qksilver · 11-26-2006, 12:03 AM

the trick is to get somebody else to do it and stand a little distance away. I am not afraid of much but careful

Longhorn Man · 11-26-2006, 11:43 AM

LOL!

11-25-2006, 10:54 PM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Another split rim Question I have a whole stack of extra split rim wheels with tires mounted in my barn. I use these for dragging home trucks on a dolly that have bad wheels/tires . first what causes the rings to come off. second question is- are they dangerous to remove from the tire if I just wanted to demount them from the rim. Is the only danger upon reinflating? I have a manual tire remover but didn't want to mess with them from all the danger warnings I hear! Thanks Solver __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

11-25-2006, 11:14 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Another split rim Question if the ring is on htere, and has been there for years like yours (probably) have been... then they are perfectly safe. They won't blow off. If you know how to remove them, then they can be removed safely. Even if you don't know what you are doing, a bleeding shin is about all the damage it'll do. Upon inflating, if you don't have a cage... don't even attempt it. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 11-25-2006 at 11:14 PM.

11-25-2006, 11:26 PM	#3
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: Another split rim Question thanks for the info Longhorn man Once tire is deflated what is the process for removing the locking ring so the tire can be removed? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

11-25-2006, 11:52 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Another split rim Question it has been over 10 years since I have touched one... I'll let some one with a slightly fresher memory chime in. I'd hate to miss a step and cause you to bleed all over your shoes.

11-26-2006, 12:03 AM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Another split rim Question the trick is to get somebody else to do it and stand a little distance away. I am not afraid of much but careful

11-26-2006, 11:43 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Another split rim Question LOL!



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