Posted by chriscase on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 20:32:17 :
In Reply to: split ring wheels posted by Doc Dave on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 20:05:36 :
But perhaps the split-ring predates drop-centers?
I saw a 1930 +/- Ford express delivery yesterday that had 6.00x20's, on 5 hole Budds. Narrow rings, like on our '41s.
Split ring rims were a big step forward from solid tires and wooden spokes.