Rims Question

[SMOKEY818]

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]

are you talking about rims with a center cap, or the old style split rims from the 60's

[Deadcarny]

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]

2 piece rims are considered more dangerous but are good when you have a blowout and need to change tires without changing rim.

[Chevyracincamaro]

the two pieces are worse for high power applications and off roading, correct?

[Deadcarny]

Actually, Modular (more than One piecve) are stronger and safer IMO. They are just more expensive!

[Chevyracincamaro]

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]

most race cars use multiple piece wheels as well.

[superducky55]

Some good info for ya'll
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/construc.htm