You should also take into account that if it was a split rim, there would
have to be a tube inside the tire. Since most if not all passenger tires
are tubeless, I doubt that your rim is two piece. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Weisner <weisner@seidata.com>
To: CWhite1020@aol.com <CWhite1020@aol.com>
Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, November 13, 1999 6:15 AM
Subject: Re: Another Wheel Question
>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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