'56 Split rims
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Abe,
When I bought my '56 F-100, it had 16" split rims on the back. They were "vented" (if you mean they look like the solid steel rims with the welded in centers) and the hubcaps I sent were on them also. The two fronts and the spare were solid rims.
I would imagine that the heavier trucks used the split rim configuration more than the lighter duty trucks. Just guessin' though.
Good Luck!
When I bought my '56 F-100, it had 16" split rims on the back. They were "vented" (if you mean they look like the solid steel rims with the welded in centers) and the hubcaps I sent were on them also. The two fronts and the spare were solid rims.
I would imagine that the heavier trucks used the split rim configuration more than the lighter duty trucks. Just guessin' though.
Good Luck!
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Thanks guys! First, what they call "vented" means they have the slots or holes in them.
Kevin, yes I knew that '56 was the first year for tubeless tires, but did not know that this means they stopped making split rims!! That is good news!
Thanks, abe
Kevin, yes I knew that '56 was the first year for tubeless tires, but did not know that this means they stopped making split rims!! That is good news!
Thanks, abe
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Abe,
Sometime in the 60's they were brought back as they were EASIER to change out while in the "field"
Then and only probably after many people were injured they did away with them for good.
My brother has a 66 f250 with splits on it go figure
Kevin Bigwin
Sometime in the 60's they were brought back as they were EASIER to change out while in the "field"
Then and only probably after many people were injured they did away with them for good.
My brother has a 66 f250 with splits on it go figure
Kevin Bigwin
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Abe asked me to post this picture of one of the rims on the front of the truck he is looking at. Can anybody tell if this is a split rim just by looking at it.
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This is what I would call a split/two piece rim by the removable split ring on the outside of the rim. This outside ring is what can cause injuries by coming off with great force if damaged, rusted or improperly installed.
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Originally Posted by Fomoko1
This is what I would call a split/two piece rim by the removable split ring on the outside of the rim. This outside ring is what can cause injuries by coming off with great force if damaged, rusted or improperly installed.
These are the SPLIT RING style not the SPLIT RIM style.
I've run this style for years with no problems.
On the rear these are perfect as the ring is inside, if you feel uneasy about them on the front I have 3 tubeless 56 f350 wheels.
Kevin Bigwin
