Split-rims...
Posted: 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.
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 5:59 pm
designs/width are more interchangeable.
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:02 pm
Isn't weight a factor too? I thought splits were lighter (in general) as well.
Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 7:53 pm
well, if that's what the rock says....
Posted: 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!)
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!)
Posted: 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
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
Posted: 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...?