Yes the split rims used on the 1-1/2 ton and above trucks are the devil
reincarnate, and they've killed many people over the years. They have
been known to blow apart going down the road and hit people in nearby
cars.
They are not the same as the "lock ring" rims as used on the 3/4 and 1
ton. Lock ring type rims are dangerous when improperly installed, but
reasonably safe if parts are not dirty or rusted. I have never heard of
a lock ring coming apart AFTER its been inflated.
The heavier split rims are what are called "center locks". The rim is in
two halves that have a raised lip that locks together. They were a bad
plan to start with and every time the tires get changed it wears the lip
some and rust takes it's toll with age. I don't know of ANYBODY who
works on these anymore.
I would suggest getting some later model rims with lock rings or one
piece rims for it.
John
"49-50-54-57-79-95" Chevy 3800 panel
Chris Dillon wrote:
>
> Hey Guys-
>
> A friend of mine has a '54 2 1/2 Ton Grain Truck that had been run on a farm
> for a long time and the tires are all rotting and he wants to know what he
> can do about the split rims, do any of you guy still run these on your
> trucks, and is there a place that sell modern rims that look like the split
> rims. He's trying to restore it back to it old glory. He's having a problem
> getting any tire place to even touch these rims. They have all but told him
> that split rims are the devil reincarnated, are they? Thanks in advance.
> I'm trying to get him to join the group.
>
> Chris Dillon
>
> '51 Chevy 3100 ROD
> '66 Mustang STOCK
>
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