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Re: [oletrucks] 49 3600 Suicide Rims

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 49 3600 Suicide Rims
From: Adam Brandon Whitson <ABWDVM@rocketmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 15:40:18 -0800 (PST)
> I have never heard of the "suicide" rim in 8 lug, GM only used it in
> 10 lug.
> Your 8 lug rims should be of the "split ring" variety. The outer rim
> snaps
> off to replace the tire.
> 
> "suicide rims" dismount by coming apart in the center of the rim.
> 
My 52 GMC 1 1/2 ton has 5 bolt rims front, and 10 behind.  All 8.25 x
20.


ABW


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