Dear Friends:
Is it true that lock-rims have been made illegal as being to hazardous? Our bus has 6 of them. The tires are 11-22.0. They are Goodyear and look like new.
Thanks in advance!
Iam not sure about the lock rim part , but from the picture they kind of look like what I would call a split rim Iam not sure if there illegle and from my experience there only dangerious when ther not inflated correctly in a cage. and then if that rim is not set right it can come off with a great deal of force .But as far as running down the road never had any issues . FWIW
They are not illegal only problem is they only accept a tube type tire that may not be a problem in Mexico but the tube type in that size are hard to find in the states you would never find one at a truck stop here they would need to special order to get you back on the road
good luck
I have 4 22 inch split rim aluminum wheels if any one is interested.
uncle ned
How much $$?
Just come and get them. can bring tnem to Palmetto Cove if I make it.
uncle ned
Thanks, Uncle Ned! Where on the planet are you located? I am 600 miles South of the border ;D
What are you guys calling split wheels, split wheels to me where the ones that come apart in the middle, the others had a locking ring on the outside some had a single ring the others had a wide ring with a small locking ring on the outside not sure I follow you guys on this wheel deal.
good luck
Quote from: luvrbus on September 24, 2010, 07:20:25 AM
What are you guys calling split wheels, split wheels to me where the ones that come apart in the middle, the others had a locking ring on the outside some had a single ring the others had a wide ring with a small locking ring on the outside not sure I follow you guys on this wheel deal.
good luck
Mr. Luvrbus:
I learned to call the ones with a locking ring on the outside "lock rims". This was when I was driving truck up in Texas.
No matter what type they are or what you call them, i would not have them. Have heard too many stories over my life time of people being killed or injured from them.....not worth the risk as far as i am concerned.
Better check all that rubber tired equipment you operate Ed most all of those have lock rings with o-ring for tubeless tires.
Believe me, i am aware of that Clifford! :) I just won't own them on my bus. ;D Just last year i heard about a grader operator that was standing near his machine when one blew and took his head off. They think the lock was worn enough that it finally came loose if i remember the story right.
If they are rolled on the rim split, they are split ring, if the rim is split and shoved together and a solid ring installed, they are split rim. I don't know if any tire person would install either of these now. Did many of these in the 70's and they are dangerous!
That's fine baker 4106 now what do call the the wheel that is split into 2 pieces that locks in the middle ? no ring or locks on the outside.They were used mostly on 19 inch wheels with 5 lugs I still have my dads farm truck in Texas that has those wheels
I live in the framing area and see the tire shops here fixing the old style wheels all the time they wrap a chain around the tire or use a cage and it doesn't seem to bother the guys at the shops.
the one piece wheel was developed for the tubeless tires
I have a set of alum 20" with the lock ring. I like the look on the rear duals. I'll likely use tubeless for the front tho.
The selection of 20" is limited, but not impossible to find decent drive tread.
I have a tire cage (& will also use chains) to contain the pieces if the lock ring fails during airing up the tire. My experience with lock rings leads me to use caution when working with the rings & if I see any problems, I won't use the part. Any deformation or warping is grounds to scrap out the part.
I have seen tire guys try to reuse bent lock rings & hammer them into place - not me.
AMEN Kyle, I have been around them for years, my experience has been that an overzealous tire guy bends the lock ring getting it off, then tries to force it back, that just don't work!
Jack
How are you tonight. I am still not able to get out. 2 more days of staying away from people.
Sent you pm about john We probly know several more when we get to talk.
uncle ned
kyle do you want the 22 inch alco rime or you jack
Be keenly aware that there have been more people maimed and killed by split/lock rims than were killed in WWII. I have seen the result of a lock ring exploding off with only 20 lbs of air pressure. It ain't a pretty site!!
Ned, I would LOVE the rims!
I am starting to get better, turns out I was being treated for possible Pnumonia (Spelling) and flu, I did not totally understand that when I left the doctor.
Get better my friend!
Jack
Like them or not you can still buy the wheel and the lock ring new they are not illegal to buy or sale.
I saw new lock rings for sale at a local shop for 30 bucks ea they probably had 30 or more.
good luck
Ned, on second thought, if Kyle want them, let him at them.
Uncle Ned:
Are you already giving away my 4 22" aluminum wheels???
Dr. Steve, Mex-Busnut
The rims have been in my back yard for BOut 10 YEARS. No one has claimed them yet. I keep wishing.
uncle ned
Anybody coming by Uncle Ned's on their way to Texas (either Dallas area or Rio Grande Valley area) could bring them rims down for me? I would surely appreciate it!
Thanks in advance!