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mr.4spd · 03-07-2004, 11:48 AM

Can someone tell me how to identify split rims ?

walker · 03-07-2004, 11:57 AM

They have a removable ring outside. It is actually the tire bead. You beat the bead of the tire down, remove the giant snap ring and the whole bead comes off.
BTW they are rare and valuable. I also happen to have a set of six that I will sell you for a mere $1000.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-07-2004, 11:58 AM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon... Split rim's are a death trap and the way to tell if you have them is the rim edge where the bead of the tire goes will have a spilt or opening that look's like the rim is broke. Someone may have a pic they could post for ya to show you in better detail..

mr.4spd · 03-07-2004, 12:02 PM

Thank U Walker this means i 6 good rims to work with.

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 01:00 PM

I have never heard anything about being valuable...they are illeagal to use on the road in some states.

gr8scott51 · 03-07-2004, 01:26 PM

A lot of tire shops will not change them anymore. As for value, I know where there's a gold mine if they're valuable. lol scott

barn9 · 03-07-2004, 01:28 PM

Take all 6 of them to the scrap pile, that is the only thing those things are good for. They should be against the law period!

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-07-2004, 01:32 PM

I agree with Frenchblue 72, they are very dangerous. They are illegal in Michigan. The retaining part of the split rings can rust to the point that they will blow off if disturbed, (as in just removing the wheel from the truck). There was a tire repairman killed not too long ago from one of these wheels.

If anyone has them I would suggest not using them

Jim

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Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 02:54 PM

Note, the wheel can be without the holes and look like a normal steel wheel...the outer ring being removed is the offender in this style wheel.
If not done properly, that ring can (and has) pop off and kill you. We lost a guy in a neighboring unit when I was in the army. He was airing up a duce-and-a-half (2 1/2 ton cargo truck) wheel after installing a new tire.

03-07-2004, 11:48 AM	#1
mr.4spd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2	split rims Can someone tell me how to identify split rims ?

03-07-2004, 11:57 AM	#2
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	They have a removable ring outside. It is actually the tire bead. You beat the bead of the tire down, remove the giant snap ring and the whole bead comes off. BTW they are rare and valuable. I also happen to have a set of six that I will sell you for a mere $1000. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

03-07-2004, 11:58 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Welcome to the board from southern oregon... Split rim's are a death trap and the way to tell if you have them is the rim edge where the bead of the tire goes will have a spilt or opening that look's like the rim is broke. Someone may have a pic they could post for ya to show you in better detail.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-07-2004, 01:26 PM	#6
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	A lot of tire shops will not change them anymore. As for value, I know where there's a gold mine if they're valuable. lol scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

03-07-2004, 01:28 PM	#7
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Take all 6 of them to the scrap pile, that is the only thing those things are good for. They should be against the law period! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

03-07-2004, 12:02 PM	#4
mr.4spd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2	Thank U Walker this means i 6 good rims to work with.

03-07-2004, 01:00 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I have never heard anything about being valuable...they are illeagal to use on the road in some states.

03-07-2004, 01:32 PM	#8
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I agree with Frenchblue 72, they are very dangerous. They are illegal in Michigan. The retaining part of the split rings can rust to the point that they will blow off if disturbed, (as in just removing the wheel from the truck). There was a tire repairman killed not too long ago from one of these wheels. If anyone has them I would suggest not using them Jim

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402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	someone asked for pictures... 1 Attached Images

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402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	2 Attached Images

03-07-2004, 02:54 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Note, the wheel can be without the holes and look like a normal steel wheel...the outer ring being removed is the offender in this style wheel. If not done properly, that ring can (and has) pop off and kill you. We lost a guy in a neighboring unit when I was in the army. He was airing up a duce-and-a-half (2 1/2 ton cargo truck) wheel after installing a new tire.



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