split rims and tube tires - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

vinneys69 · 02-26-2008, 03:48 AM

Hi i'm new bought a 69 c30 with weekender camper it has inner tubes on all 6 the front have split rims back are dualley are they any good ? should i replace just split rims or replace all with non inner tube type? i plan on going to pueblo co from rancho cucamonga ca in may also once in co i will change to flat bed for hauling will the dualley rears be better or one larger on each side any info will be helpful Thanks VINNEY

slammed1 · 02-26-2008, 04:01 AM

finding a shop to actually work on split rims anymore is the real trouble,so getting rid of those would be the most important part I see right now.

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2008, 04:19 AM

I would replace them, and destroy the old ones. We had a guy get killed from one popping in the motor pool next to ours when I was in the army.. .this was only 10 years ago or so. Everything was done right, it was aird up in a cage like required, installed on the truck, then as soon as the truck was lowered to the ground, BOOM.

**hilljob26** · 02-26-2008, 04:22 AM

split rims are wicked.i have changed them for people for 15 years,yes ,ever since i was 14.anywho,i got too see a splitwheel blow apart as my boss was airing it up about 10-11 years ago,it took his arm off at the shoulder and ripped about a 10 inch long gash down his leg.just spend the cash and get new ones,i would get rid of all the tubes just for the fact that they will never balance out and you will have bad vibrations

caminokid · 02-26-2008, 06:39 AM

That was the first thing I did with my last 71 3/4 with splits. I took them off and destroyed them. I have seen them blow apart...and heard way too many bad stories.

vinneys69 · 02-26-2008, 06:43 AM

Thanks For The Info I Will Get Rid Of Those First Do You Think Dual Rear Tires Are Better Or Just One On Each Side?

caminokid · 02-26-2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinneys69

Thanks For The Info I Will Get Rid Of Those First Do You Think Dual Rear Tires Are Better Or Just One On Each Side?

I like duals.

02-26-2008, 03:48 AM	#1
vinneys69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: alta loma ca Posts: 2	split rims and tube tires Hi i'm new bought a 69 c30 with weekender camper it has inner tubes on all 6 the front have split rims back are dualley are they any good ? should i replace just split rims or replace all with non inner tube type? i plan on going to pueblo co from rancho cucamonga ca in may also once in co i will change to flat bed for hauling will the dualley rears be better or one larger on each side any info will be helpful Thanks VINNEY

02-26-2008, 04:01 AM	#2
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: split rims and tube tires finding a shop to actually work on split rims anymore is the real trouble,so getting rid of those would be the most important part I see right now. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

02-26-2008, 04:19 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: split rims and tube tires I would replace them, and destroy the old ones. We had a guy get killed from one popping in the motor pool next to ours when I was in the army.. .this was only 10 years ago or so. Everything was done right, it was aird up in a cage like required, installed on the truck, then as soon as the truck was lowered to the ground, BOOM.

02-26-2008, 04:22 AM	#4
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: split rims and tube tires split rims are wicked.i have changed them for people for 15 years,yes ,ever since i was 14.anywho,i got too see a splitwheel blow apart as my boss was airing it up about 10-11 years ago,it took his arm off at the shoulder and ripped about a 10 inch long gash down his leg.just spend the cash and get new ones,i would get rid of all the tubes just for the fact that they will never balance out and you will have bad vibrations __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

02-26-2008, 06:39 AM	#5
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: split rims and tube tires That was the first thing I did with my last 71 3/4 with splits. I took them off and destroyed them. I have seen them blow apart...and heard way too many bad stories. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

02-26-2008, 06:43 AM	#6
vinneys69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: alta loma ca Posts: 2	Re: split rims and tube tires Thanks For The Info I Will Get Rid Of Those First Do You Think Dual Rear Tires Are Better Or Just One On Each Side?



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