Rims Question
SMOKEY818
08-05-2004, 05:23 PM
What's The Difference Between A Two Piece And One Piece Rim, I Know That One Has One Piece And The Other Is Two Pieces, But Is One Stronger Than The Other Is There Any Draw Backs On Having A Two Piece Rim?
4onFloor
08-05-2004, 07:39 PM
are you talking about rims with a center cap, or the old style split rims from the 60's
Deadcarny
08-05-2004, 08:02 PM
2 piece rims are usually stronger and lighter since they can use different alloys or something like that. Not really sure of the science behind it all. there are 3 piece wheels as well.
TechX
08-05-2004, 08:15 PM
2 piece rims are considered more dangerous but are good when you have a blowout and need to change tires without changing rim.
Chevyracincamaro
08-05-2004, 08:31 PM
the two pieces are worse for high power applications and off roading, correct?
Deadcarny
08-06-2004, 09:01 AM
Actually, Modular (more than One piecve) are stronger and safer IMO. They are just more expensive!
Chevyracincamaro
08-06-2004, 12:19 PM
i ask cause i had thought i heard some where a while ago that the two pieces were illegal some places cause they were weaker or something...
Deadcarny
08-06-2004, 08:17 PM
most race cars use multiple piece wheels as well.
superducky55
08-06-2004, 11:52 PM
Some good info for ya'll
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/construc.htm
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/construc.htm
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