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« on: October 13, 2007, 08:58:05 AM »
  A reminder for those of us that still have to deal with split rim wheels.
Last week a guy that I have known for 20+ years blew the rim off while seating the tire. Hit him in the head and chest. Broke 6 ribs, collapsed a lung, knocked out several teeth, broke his jaw, and caused bleeding in his skull. Cry
  Be careful with these things. Put a log chain around them when seating the tire. It could save you a lot of pain, or even your life.
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« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2007, 09:01:10 AM »
even better is to use a remote hose to fill it. Or both

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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2007, 10:29:50 AM »
I have not seen one for a long time and believe they are illegal on the steering axle.
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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2007, 08:16:51 PM »
Maybe in Canada but not in NY.

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« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2007, 08:18:49 PM »
I've seen cages for them critters.
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« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2007, 08:48:27 PM »
as stonebroke sayd--thats hows we did it at the "filling" station----and as we SLOWLY put the pressure to it--we'd beat on the split to make sure it was seated---and never had a problem-----and on a 20 in semi--we'd mount them on the inside--then fill them to complete--so if it blew--it would blow against the other rim-----
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« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2007, 09:18:14 PM »
I've heard a lot of horror stories about split rims. One killed a mechanic not far from here a few years ago. Sorry to hear about your friend, sounds like he's in bad shape. Sad


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« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2007, 05:21:27 PM »
All split rims need to meet Mr Cutting Torch and go to the great beyond. Cool
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« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2007, 08:05:11 PM »
I'm sorry to hear that.  I work with a girl whose father was blinded by one of them many years ago. 
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« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2007, 01:14:30 PM »
My Wife's older Brother was killed by one of those, back in the 70's.
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« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2007, 02:54:44 PM »
i agree with mr. saddletramp. thats exactly where all mine went. short iron sells real good. hate to hear of anyone messing with these anymore. folks at the tire shop just look at you now and say i aint that hungry son.
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« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2007, 05:44:52 PM »
 Yea, I agree. I've only got 1 or 2 left, when they're gone I'm not dealing with them anymore. They do make good fire rings though.
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« Reply #12 on: October 17, 2007, 03:42:18 PM »
Thank you for the heads up, I don't deal with them and if I had to, I would treat it like any other large truck tire. With a remote gauge on the fill hose. He should be thankful he isn't blind or dead, which is a typical result of that accident.
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