Re: Split rims Vs. Radial


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Posted by Lew VB on Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 11:41:49:

In Reply to: Split rims Vs. Radial posted by Drew Rogers on Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 03:18:48:

The question is, how much is your head worth? Split ring rims are a time bomb in 2 ways. #1 The well know ring coming off while airing up. #2 I found that with that large "vally" between the center plate and the hump that the ring seats in, tends to collect crud that will eventually rust. I had a rim that looked good blow up at in that area. Luckly for me only half of the rim failed and the other half kept it in place. It is unbeliveable how much force is generated with 60+ pounds of air pressure. It was the loudest explosion that I have ever heard. When my hearing returned and I cleaned my pants out, I decided that new tubeless rims will be my next investment. My wife actually agreed without hessitation.



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