Rick
> ----------
> From: Dr Deuce 264-0909[SMTP:keith@apache.ENET.dec.com]
> Reply To: Dr Deuce 264-0909
> Sent: Thursday, September 03, 1998 8:32 AM
> To: @sky; mil-veh@skylee.com
> Cc: keith@apache.ENET.dec.com
> Subject: [MV] Split rims et. al.
>
> Split rims can be dangerous. The key is THINK! Think of what you are
> doing and
> what could possibly go wrong and what would be the consequences of
> that.
>
> We all can talk about the rings and other parts of the wheel and their
> condition. In many cases we are talking about parts that are 50+ years
> old.
> They WILL have rust on them and the locking surfaces will be not 100%.
>
>
> Understand that there are different types of 'split rims'.
>
> The ones on the WW2 CCKW and Chevrolet trucks do not have a split in
> them. The
> ring is streched over the hub of the wheel. The ring does not go under
> the bead
> of the tire.
>
> The ones on the M37 do have a split and the split ring is under the
> bead of the
> tire.
>
> Some civilian trucks have 3 piece wheels: The wheel, a solid ring and
> a split
> lock that is about 3/8" square that fits between the other two pieces
>
> Some trucks in the 50's-60's had wheels that came apart in the middle.
> You can
> tell these because they have a large raise area in the middle of the
> wheel. I
> believe that these are outlawed now. Many places will not touch them.
>
> When thinking about what will happen if/when something goes wrong,
> remember
> that the forces inside that tire trying to get off are increadible! I
> personally do not use chains because if they fail during a failure of
> the ring,
> they may be more dangerous that the ring. I usually put a little air
> in as
> explained in an earlier note and tap the ring and look to make sure it
> is
> seated evenly. I then mount the wheel on a truck, ring in, and finish
> inflating
> it. If you put the wheel on the ground and put a vehicle over it, you
> will
> seriously damage the vehicle if the ring lets go.
>
> Think safety
> Steve
>
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