wheel question. split rim?

[marloweg]

that is NOT a split rim the real split rims had no center in them and went non Cast spoke hubs at the least it is a split ring or two peace ring rim NOT the one you hear bad thins about have change 100 of each and no big deal . the real split rim rims we would mount pn the truck before we put air in them to hold the rim out so it would no fold in on it self

P.S only seen splits in 20 inch rims and only tube and flap tires

 

[old]

P.S only seen splits in 20 inch rims and only tube and flap tires

Depends on what you term as a split rim. My 1965 Ford 1ton has 16 inch tires with a one piece lock ring which many people call spit rim tyoe rim but either way if you air them up wrong it might be the last time you ever do that due to being DEAD

 

[rustred]

Not a great photo but it looks to me like it has a split in the lock ring at about 9 o’clock.

Yes … that is the way them locks are made , u pry it out with a pry bar , the tap it back in with a hammer. The piece that ring is against then pulls out. Very easy to change them tires. I don’t class these rims as a danger , just make sure you know what u are doing. It has to have a split of how else would you get the tire off the rim.

 

[Janicholson]

P.S only seen splits in 20 inch rims and only tube and flap tires

My 51 GMC 3/4 had real 17 inch 2 piece split rims on it.

 

[rustred]

Depends on what you term as a split rim. My 1965 Ford 1ton has 16 inch tires with a one piece lock ring which many people call spit rim tyoe rim but either way if you air them up wrong it might be the last time you ever do that due to being DEAD

There is a procedure for that ,… you explain it .

 

[rustred]

My 51 GMC 3/4 had real 17 inch 2 piece split rims on it.

Out 65 gmc had 17 “ tires on it with that locking rim style. In fact they were 700x 17”.

 

[Janicholson]

Out 65 gmc had 17 “ tires on it with that locking rim style. In fact they were 700x 17”.

8 holes on 6.5, 17X7.50 Michlin X 3 ply all steel. on the GMC. Now has 78 aspect 16 on American Racing Aluminum Wheels.

 

[INCase]

this is on a running gear i'm looking at.

the running gear seems to be the the more "modern" type from the 1970's and newer. however the wagon has these wheels which look like old truck wheels which makes me wonder if they are split rim type you hear horror stories about. the price is really good but if i need to get different wheels they "deal" may not be worth it real quick.

thanks.

The tire size is 7.5x20