16x6 Toyota pickup plain steel wheel . Alternative to Non USA split rim.

[bryan062087]

Yeah, those don't show the exact same scenario that could occur with a split rim but can give you an idea of what could happen.

They definitely hold enough force to kill you or seriously injure you if the ring
gets unseated.

I really do not know much about split rims and have never worked on any, and honestly would like to run them on my cruiser. But am wary.

What are the situations in which the ring can explode off the wheel?
1. when airing up and is not fully seated
2. Can you get a sidewall puncture and that could cause the ring to come off?
3. Could a tire become dry rotted around the sidewall area and cause the ring to come off?
4. If you air down too much while going offroad?

 

[MoGas]

What are the situations in which the ring can explode off the wheel?
1. when airing up and is not fully seated? Yes, but you should see that before getting to pressures that are dangerous
2. Can you get a sidewall puncture and that could cause the ring to come off? Unlikely as the air has somewhere to escape.
3. Could a tire become dry rotted around the sidewall area and cause the ring to come off? It would have to be an incredibly old tire.
4. If you air down too much while going offroad? You could get a situation that the ring could come loose, but again the pressure would be low and not explosive

The biggest problem you may have is finding someone to balance them. Most of the bigger places won't touch them. I have my own static balancer.

 

[MoGas]

Im not! lol

By the way, that helmet would help me in no way if that tire/rim let go. But at least i looked cool. :ylsmoke:

A couple suggestions.....
Use a stand off device like this but with a clip on chuck. I couldn't find an image online, but you should understand.

NEVER should you be facing the rim during inflation or deflation. ALWAYS face the tread. Tires that explode during inflation/deflation, explode at the rim/tire interface, not radially.

The helmet can't hurt....Keep it on!!:sombrero:

 

[MoGas]

Here is the article I was looking for.

 

[adventureduo]

I didn't even look at the thing when i aired it up, i just looked for the photo. I don't even have that rig anymore.. so i no longer have to worry. And yes, Mogas is right.. tire shops won't even look at the thing. If i didn't want to do it myself, i gave it to the Big Rig Truck/Forklift/Tractor shop and they took care of it.

 

[MoGas]

I didn't even look at the thing when i aired it up, i just looked for the photo. I don't even have that rig anymore.. so i no longer have to worry. And yes, Mogas is right.. tire shops won't even look at the thing. If i didn't want to do it myself, i gave it to the Big Rig Truck/Forklift/Tractor shop and they took care of it.

Was that a Pinz wheel?

 

[adventureduo]

1967 Kaiser Jeep M-715



Loved that rig. Should have kept it!

 

[MoGas]

1967 Kaiser Jeep M-715



Loved that rig. Should have kept it!

Yes, you should have....:drool: It was a nice :26_13_1:

 

[bryan062087]

Ugh, I had finally convinced myself not to get split rims, now this is making it hard.

 

[adventureduo]

Thanks Mogas.

Bryan, not sure how your setup will differ... but with the split rims on my rig i had to run tubes. Kind of a PITA. Don't miss that part much

 

[MoGas]

It will really depend on what the vehicle is used for. If you will be days from civilization, go split rims. Daily driver, Tubeless. If you want the best of both, find a steel beadlock. The split rims add a great amount of unsprung weight too. The rim itself is heavier, the tire would weigh the same, then add a tube and liner. Also if you run the correct type tire designed for tubed use, it will most likely be a bias ply and won't handle well on road and won't like the lower pressures of off road.

Some guys run radials with tubes and change out tubes every so many miles because the ribs inside the tire carcass wear the tubes out, also creating more heat in the tire.


I may build up a set of splits for our 62, but mostly for the look. At the mall, no one will probably notice anyhow.

 

[racingjason]

Sorry to dredge up this old thread but I was wondering if someone could post up a picture of the markings (numbers etc.) on these wheels ; 42601-60262-03. I am planning on using them on a vehicle I want to import and need to determine if they meet Transport Canada requirements.

Thanks,
Jason