Split Rims - Again .....

Hi Mark, I have been running splits on my troopy for years and was lucky to pick up a couple of sets of chrome ones with the splits on the backside so you can't tell they're splits unless you look at the inside of the rim. Because they are chome plated this elliminates the rust problem on the inside. I have heard of standard splits being galvonised to ellimated the rust problem. I treat the split locking rim with anti rust compound & give them a good coat of paint since these are not chromed. No problem with bead breaking either. The chome rims are getting scarce these days but you can on occasion pick a set up at tyre yards. As for rubber, if you want good quality you have to be prepared to pay for it. Cheers. Have Wheels Will Travel

Mick,

I ran splits for years and thought they were great - so easy to fix once you knew how. But I wouldn't bother with them again.

They are too hard to get balanced, the tyres get too hot and wear out faster, the tubes you buy these days are not as good as in the past and split of their own accord, and if you get a puncture, the tyre usually goes flat rather quickly.

Since going to tubeless, I've only had one puncture in 5 years, and think they're the better option these days. On club trips, its almost always the vehicles with split rims that get the flat tyres, and unfortunately, most of the time this is because of tube fatigue on Korean tubes.

Cheers

Phil

Mark,

Mmmmm...yes... we have been over this before.

I run Desert Duelers 8pr and they cost me $200 each. I run Dunlop Road Grippers(also known as Telstra Tyres) on the trailer and for extra spares.

Yes tubeless tyres have it over splits if you are commuting and doing not to hard off road work. They may even last longer and get less punctures

BUT if you are travelling off road along narrow tracks with lots of tree growth and bushes then split rims and skinny tyres are the way to go. Tubed tyres generally have stronger sidewalls. Splits are definitely easier to change out bush and if you split a sidewall on a tubeless then you have to put a tube in anyway or throw the tyre away.

By the time your rim rusts you will be on your third or fourth vehicle. And with a split rim you fit a rust guard to protect the tube.

I reiterate.....just about every government 4x4, community 4x4, station 4x4 and mining 4x4 runs on splits. It is mostly the recreational market who buy fats. Finding a matching tyre out in a remote area could be a problem.

Yes, splits are old technology BUT they still work and I am sticking with them. You should be able to buy splits new(second hand taken off 4bies at the tyre shops) for about $40 each.

Cheers,
Willem

Always going somewhere

Mark I think I told you b4 about National Tyres in Kewdale, I got mine, new trade ins for $155 each. Ive also just posted my fuel readings comparing fats vs Skinnies on Hiway conditions. Hope this helps, Ps they are also very quiet, even going through the tunnel (Poly Pipe) with the window down.Iv'e got my NEW Camper :-)))))

I have splits on my hj60. What pressures are those with experience of splits run in there tyres.

Mark, well worth getting Michelin tubes, approx. $30 compared to about $15, they have shorter valve stems and are top quality. Haven't had a puncture since fitting them to the HJ47 five yrs. ago.

Mark if you want a test drive my rims on your truck get in touch, 0414 929 611Iv'e got my NEW Camper :-)))))

If anyone wants 3 split rims for a Nissan for free let me know, they are in pretty good nick (I'm in the Shepparton - Vict area)