Posted by scott56 [172.71.158.181] on Friday, November 07, 2025 at 10:34:06 :
In Reply to: Re: split rims posted by Bill Garland [104.23.190.85] on Thursday, November 06, 2025 at 10:58:31 :
I did mine myself. The toughest part is removing old, hard, crusty tires off the wheels. I honestley don't remeber the ring removal details but I had a harbor freight split ring remover that had a thin enough end to get ib there. I also bought a better quality tire iron. There is really no danger on a tire that is flat other than of your own doing. Then a sawsall is a necessary tool to cut away the old tire being carful not to cut into the wheel or ring. I also used a chisel to cot thru some of the last remaining tire rubber. Once you get the tires off and getyou wheels cleaned, derusted, (I powder-coated mine) the reassembly is quite easy. I used tire shine as a lubricant and just walked on the ring to snap it into place. I agree with Vaughn about the way the tire holds the ring in place but I still used a chain to be extra cautious. A year later when I took the tire off to install on combat wheels, I used the rear brake brake drum (still on the truck) to push down on the tire to break the bead free from the wheel and ring. Worked easily. and pulled off the new tire. Big difference working with new parts as opposed to sitting in a field or junk pile for 20,30 40 years
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