are these split rims?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Scottcoda · 04-09-2014, 08:30 PM

I have been looking for a set of rims to replace the dodge ones on my truck.. I found a another 68 2500 that is being parted out but I am not sure if the rims on this truck are splits and the current owner cannot tell as well ... so here is a terrible pic of the rims the owner texted me, can anyone here tell me of these are splits by this photo??

terry b · 04-09-2014, 08:56 PM

No they are not split rims. Split rims have a removable ring on the outside of the rim.

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-09-2014, 09:15 PM

Actually, I think that MAY be a split rim.

**chiefcfd** · 04-09-2014, 09:23 PM

Actually that is a 2 piece rim. It doesn't have the split retainer but it does come apart. After you break down the bead there is a slot in the retainer that you place a tool into. Then the retainer is removed. The tire then comes off.

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-09-2014, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefcfd

Actually that is a 2 piece rim. It doesn't have the split retainer but it does come apart. After you break down the bead there is a slot in the retainer that you place a tool into. Then the retainer is removed. The tire then comes off.

that's what I've always called split rims, but I believe chiefcfd is right.
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factorystock · 04-09-2014, 10:50 PM

Those are the optional heavy duty 2 piece lock ring wheels used in '65 '66 '67 and '68.

04-09-2014, 08:30 PM	#1
Scottcoda Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brant Lake New York Posts: 224	are these split rims?? I have been looking for a set of rims to replace the dodge ones on my truck.. I found a another 68 2500 that is being parted out but I am not sure if the rims on this truck are splits and the current owner cannot tell as well ... so here is a terrible pic of the rims the owner texted me, can anyone here tell me of these are splits by this photo?? Attached Images __________________ 68 GMC 2500 stepside LWB 250CI

04-09-2014, 08:56 PM	#2
terry b Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: jackson michigan Posts: 755	Re: are these split rims?? No they are not split rims. Split rims have a removable ring on the outside of the rim.

04-09-2014, 09:15 PM	#3
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: are these split rims?? Actually, I think that MAY be a split rim. Attached Images __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-09-2014, 09:23 PM	#4
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 512	Re: are these split rims?? Actually that is a 2 piece rim. It doesn't have the split retainer but it does come apart. After you break down the bead there is a slot in the retainer that you place a tool into. Then the retainer is removed. The tire then comes off. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

04-09-2014, 10:50 PM	#6
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,362	Re: are these split rims?? Those are the optional heavy duty 2 piece lock ring wheels used in '65 '66 '67 and '68.



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