Tires

mung · January 20, 2015, 07:49:38 AM

I wouldn't even attempt to do a split rim.

As far as the date codes, it is pretty easy.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=11

luvrbus · January 20, 2015, 08:00:24 AM

What you guys calling a split wheel ? those things haven't been around since the 70's the lock ring wheels are still sold and serviced daily unlike the split wheel where you could only mount tube type bias tires on , you guys confuse me sometimes is that a get even or what

mung · January 20, 2015, 08:09:52 AM

This type is what I think most are talking about. Yes they are still in service today, but not something I would mess with.

http://www.ehow.com/list_7426633_dangers-split-rim-wheel_.html

Lin · January 20, 2015, 11:55:33 AM

My former bus had lock ring, Dayton wheels. In theory, they are much easier to mount tires on than the one piece rims. The problem is that the ring can be launched when inflating and really hurt someone. I believe that law requires shops to air them up in a protective cage-- at least that is the case in California. I did have tire guys just do the whole thing on the ground on a service call, but they would tell me not to try it myself.

lvmci · January 21, 2015, 04:04:59 PM

I had split rims on 14" wheels, on my Streamline 28' aluminum travel trailer, hard to find people to change a split rim wheel tire in LV. Clifford they where tubes too. lvmci...

uncle ned · January 21, 2015, 04:53:53 PM

I have a set of 4 split rim alco 22inch wheels for sell cheap. come and get them.

uncle ned

luvrbus · January 21, 2015, 05:01:40 PM

Now Ned is telling his age 22in Alcoa's with a steel lock ring and not a typo they were 22in not 22.5 I saw a set today on a old Mack

mung · January 21, 2015, 06:53:18 PM

I had to go by Northern tool for some straw hats today (the only local place that had them and we needed them for a charity event this weekend) so while I was there, I picked up a tire inflator setup that had 1/4" after the control valve/pressure gauge assembly. An airline coupler setup and I have an inflator that I can put as much of my regular airline hose in as I want. So hopefully that will give me safe distance from the tires to make sure I am not too close if there is a zipper. I will also make sure to inspect the tires before I mount them.

Hopefully that is enough to make sure I am being safe.

uncle ned · January 22, 2015, 07:07:29 AM

Yep Cilfford us old people have seen a lot.

My 1953 model bus is just a kid compared to me

have a god day.

uncle ned

PS expecting freezing rain tonight here