Tire Explosion video.

[Fernando Mendes]

[raidmagic]

Those split rims are scary!! I used to have them on an old 66 Chevy 3/4 ton workhorse. It was my daily driver and when I needed new tires I bought new rims too to get away from them.

[Dodgeb4ya]

  raidmagic said:

Those split rims are scary!! I used to have them on an old 66 Chevy 3/4 ton workhorse. It was my daily driver and when I needed new tires I bought new rims too to get away from them.

GM and Ford had those dangerous RH-5 "Split Rims" ---They split apart in the middle of the rim and are shown below.. "Split Side Ring" Wheels as used on most of our Dodge trucks of the same era are much easier to work on and a lot safer too. But they too can injure you if you don't follow the proper safety procedures.I have done lots of HD truck wheel work-be careful!

Bob

[Fernando Mendes]

I use them in my GMC CCKW WWII truck 353(long) 6x6 2 1/2 ton 1944.Tire pressure recomended: 55 pounds.

[Frank Ollian]

Ten plus a spare or two, you gotta save your pennies for a while to buy a set of tires for that truck. Nice truck Fernando.

[Fernando Mendes]

Frank,I only bought six new Firestone tires.We can leave the old inner in rear.

[Stumpy(NH)]

Yup, inflation of a split rim/tire is the most dangerous time. Use a cage, long hose, and make sure all the parts are in good serviceable condition.

I have chained them when I didn't have a cage.....again distance and care are your best tools!