Split-rims...

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:05 pm

Chaps, just a general question...something that I've been pondering over, why have split-rims...I mean what is the purpose? I know there are 2 and 3-piece rims, put why? Thanks.

dub envy · Post by **dub envy** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:59 pm

designs/width are more interchangeable.

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:02 pm

Isn't weight a factor too? I thought splits were lighter (in general) as well.

dub envy · Post by **dub envy** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:53 pm

well, if that's what the rock says....

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:57 pm

if youuu smmeeeeeeeeeeeelll
WHAT THE ROCK
is cooking!

sorry couldnt help myself
not a wresting fan or anything, but my mate is (Sad, he doesnt realise its made up!)

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 10:13 pm

I think they were originally design for racing applications to give teams more flexiblilty with traction options (through wheel widths). I think as well they are suppose to be stronger, though i cant remember where i read that

Also its cheaper for a race team to replace a rim rather than an entire wheel.

And of course Race Technology = s**t hot looks for you motor

cyhliu · Post by **cyhliu** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 8:25 pm

Ah, I always thought it would be heavier having to have those extra bolts but I guess having the change the rim is a lot less expensive than to have to change a whole wheel...okay the next question I have is what are 'deep-dish' wheels? I assume it's to do with the ETA of the wheel in that there is more gap between the rim of the wheel and the centre where the bolts are...?