Regarding 21” split rims, has anyone had direct first hand experience mounting new tires after the rim has been locked and mounted on the wheel? Is there any reason why this can not be done? I have a 21” split rim with a damaged lock and the rim is slightly twisted. I’d like to have the rim pressed into plain and welded to assure it stays straight and can’t separate. We mount new tires on Model A Ford wire spoke 21” rims routinely. Please offer your recommendation based on your experience.
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- Thread starter Bigfoot61
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stevests
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Ford wire wheels are "drop center" which allows one to mount a tire with minimal effort - because of the design of the split-rim, I don't know that you can stretch the tire over the rim - never heard of it being done. I mount clincher tires for most of our club members with this manual machine.
