Re: split rims -dangerous to inflate


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Posted by David Sherman on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 9:33PM :

In Reply to: split rims -dangerous to inflate posted by Steve in B.C. on Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 9:07PM :

There's other semi-safe methods -- wrap a binder chain around the whole assembly in several directions, or do like the mexicans at one tire shop near here do and just stick it underneath the back of the truck while inflating it. Either way, put the ring face down and use a clip-on air chuck. Split rims are like chain saws and guns: yes they can be dangerous if you're careless, but lots of people have used them safely for a long time, and there's no reason to be afraid of them so long as you're careful. Obviously, standing on it while inflating it does not fall within the meaning of "careful". Even when I'm using a regular air chuck to inflate a flat tire that's on the vehicle, I stand to the side so that if the ring blows off it will "only" take my arm with it and not my neck.



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