duke
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 07:11 AM |
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Split rims rim manufacturer wanted
Morning.
Looking to make my own split rim wheels.
Want to make four sets to start with.
Have the facility to machine the centres with no issues.
Looking for a manufacturer of the outer rims only.
I assume these are rolled?
Any help would be great.
Jay.
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mcerd1
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 07:33 AM |
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I think most of them use flow formed or spun alloy rims.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 09:04 AM |
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http://www.force-racing.co.uk/
Or alternatively give Dermot Healy a call (07703162409 dermothealy@btinternet.com) and he might have some 2nd hand bargains!
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nick205
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 09:41 AM |
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Maybe showing a lack of knowledge here, but what are the benefits of split rims over normal rims?
Are they significantly lighter or stronger?
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v8kid
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 10:49 AM |
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much lighter also easy to change offset and width
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
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nick205
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 11:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by v8kid
much lighter also easy to change offset and width
OK - makes more sense the effort of trying.
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Wadders
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 05:07 PM |
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Image sell the rims separately.
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CNHSS1
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 06:20 PM |
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Mike Barnby of MB Engineering makes great inner outer sections, superlight, good pr8ce and have knurling where the tyre bead sits as often racey tyres
run lower pressures on light cars and can spin on the rims.
Nice bloke to deal with too
Image are good too, tougher sections byt heavier and options of clear anodising.
Also Braid and Revolution
"Racing is life, everything else, before or after, is just waiting"---Steve McQueen
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duke
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 08:00 PM |
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MB engineering sounds good.
Is it this one?
http://mbengineeringservices.co.uk/
Jay.
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Rich J
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 08:20 PM |
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No- he can be found here 
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CNHSS1
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| posted on 25/5/16 at 08:46 PM |
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Thats him :-)
"Racing is life, everything else, before or after, is just waiting"---Steve McQueen
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