Christopher:
I have never seen a modern 2 piece automotive wheel
(except for beadlocks on race cars and trucks) that had to be
taken apart to mount a tire. If both beads come loose when deflated
and it has a "valley" in the center of the rim it should come apart
like a normal wheel. Are you sure it is really a two piece wheel?
When the multi-piece look became popular several companys just
added extra bolts or rivets to their single piece wheels. I've even
seen fake rivets molded in to the castings.
Kurt Weisner
65,68,69 RHD 'Ladies
CWhite1020@aol.com wrote:
>
> Awhile back I sent out a call for info on EMPI wheels. A few listers also had
> them or had heard of them.
>
> I have four of them. Came with the car. I liked the look and checked the fit
> on the car. Clearance was OK, so I sent them off to be refinished. AFter
> droppiong a load of cash they look great. Still don't have presentable center
> caps, but have not given up. Any suggestions??
>
> My real question is: The appear to be two piece wheels. They have 8-10 studs
> with lock nuts on the inside. I have never attempted to take them apart. In
> order to mount a tire; do I need to split them open like a two piece truck
> wheel ro can I just use the regular tire machine?? The outer flange on the
> rim looks wider than most other wheels.
>
> They are 14X7 or 8. Any other ares to watch out for? Tire size limits. I was
> looking to mount 195 or 205/60/14's.
>
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
>
> Christopher White
> SRL 311-05468
> Fayetteville, NC
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