Author Topic: What's a split wheel (Read 1486 times)

NT-OUTBACK · « **on:** Oct 15, 2007, 03:07:03 AM »

Why do the Toyota's in OZ have these kind of wheels? What's a split wheel? I think they kind of look cool

anyone ever seen a set in the states?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Toyota-Hilux-4x4-Wheels-Tyres_W0QQitemZ260169960722QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10428QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Willy Mammoth · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 03:55:31 AM »

That is the same design that is used on some big trucks. The outer lip on the rim is split and comes off the wheel to make it easier to change the tire.

These are dangerous as they will sometimes slip off when aired up causing a decapitation or other serous injury.

It is not that hard to change a tire on a regular wheel and not worth the risk.

NT-OUTBACK · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 04:22:09 AM »

Thanks

mr_will · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 10:05:12 AM »

there are some shops now that refuse to do service on a split rim design

red · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 02:07:51 PM »

most shops actually refuse to work on a split rim

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 15, 2007, 02:54:27 PM »

Split rims are nothing! Ever try working on a widow maker? There was no ring to hold it all together. Just a series of notches or bumps in the middle of the wheel! I'd work on a split rim anyday over a widow maker wheel! There is a reason this wheel was band from being serviced!

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	Author Topic: What's a split wheel (Read 1486 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. NT-OUTBACK Rock Master Turtle Points: -2 Posts: 139 Member since Feb '07 What's a split wheel « on: Oct 15, 2007, 03:07:03 AM » Why do the Toyota's in OZ have these kind of wheels? What's a split wheel? I think they kind of look cool anyone ever seen a set in the states? http://cgi.ebay.com/Toyota-Hilux-4x4-Wheels-Tyres_W0QQitemZ260169960722QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10428QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Logged Willy Mammoth Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 4,252 Member since Nov '04 Re: What's a split wheel « Reply #1 on: Oct 15, 2007, 03:55:31 AM » That is the same design that is used on some big trucks. The outer lip on the rim is split and comes off the wheel to make it easier to change the tire. These are dangerous as they will sometimes slip off when aired up causing a decapitation or other serous injury. It is not that hard to change a tire on a regular wheel and not worth the risk. Logged American by birth, redneck by choice. Making Of http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=6472.0 Sightings Of http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=10805.0 NT-OUTBACK [OP] Rock Master Turtle Points: -2 Posts: 139 Member since Feb '07 Re: What's a split wheel « Reply #2 on: Oct 15, 2007, 04:22:09 AM » Thanks Logged mr_will Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 29 Member since Sep '07 All OK Jump Master! AIRBORNE! Re: What's a split wheel « Reply #3 on: Oct 15, 2007, 10:05:12 AM » there are some shops now that refuse to do service on a split rim design Logged U.S. Army Retired NRA Life Member Owner: Crankgoboom Racing James G. Bilkey - "You will never be the person you can be if pressure, tension, and discipline are taken out of your life." red The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: 199 Posts: 1,616 Member since Jan '05 irish redhead texan, interesting combo Re: What's a split wheel « Reply #4 on: Oct 15, 2007, 02:07:51 PM » most shops actually refuse to work on a split rim Logged read and comment USAF EOD tech Cheesemaker Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1363 Posts: 4,525 Member since Sep '04 Dean Tyler, you were an inspiration to all!! Re: What's a split wheel « Reply #5 on: Oct 15, 2007, 02:54:27 PM » Split rims are nothing! Ever try working on a widow maker? There was no ring to hold it all together. Just a series of notches or bumps in the middle of the wheel! I'd work on a split rim anyday over a widow maker wheel! There is a reason this wheel was band from being serviced! Logged Miss ya Dean (4THEWKN) & Kyle (KYOTA)!! 4THEWKN~9/17/2006 If it wasn't for you, I'd be driving something other than a Toyota! My build up ~ project Kilchis! http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=32961.0 Zak's truck build ~ http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=64319.0;topicseen