From: John Brian Seeling (JBSeeling@cox-internet.com)
Date: Tue Jan 20 2004 - 13:13:44 PST
two words: tire cage.
That's what we used when inflating our split-ring tires.
Basically, you roll the tire into the cage then clip the "air chuck" onto
the valve stem, and stand back.
Only had one split ring separate from the wheel while inflating in the cage.
It ruined the tire cage but saved the guy that was standing right in front
of it. Sounded like a bomb going off when it happened. The ring flew off
one side and the wheel went in the other direction. The tire cage had huge
circular dents from the two pieces that tried to take flight.
Just my two cents. I don't have a photo of the cage, but may be able to get
one if necessary.
-----Original Message-----
From: Military Vehicles Mailing List [mailto:mil-veh@mil-veh.org]On
Behalf Of Vernon Tuck
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 2:44 PM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List
Subject: Re: [MV] M35 tire ?
Since y'all are talking about tires and air pressures this is as good an
opportunity as I'll likely get to ask about proper safety procedures as to
split rims.
Could somebody separate fact from fiction (if any) as to this hazard and
explain what steps you take when airing up tires, whether after a tire/tube
change or otherwise?
I'm aware that many modern tire shops won't touch a split rim. In fact I
see 'em at the county dump all the time.
I believe I properly understand what's good about 'em. But how does the
prudent mariner avoid parting his hair below his chin?
Enquirin' Bird-Brains Wanna Know...
VT
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