I would like to learn how to change tyres on my Iveco split rims. Has anyone got any advice or a link to a photo step by step guide? I am also going to shot blast the rims and wonder if it will be a problem to hand paint them whilst in pieces?

Graeme

Hi Graeme

if you do a search you will find plenty of previous threads on split rims, here's my advice for what it's worth.

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"I would like to learn how to change tyres on my Iveco split rims. Has anyone got any advice or a link to a photo step by step guide?"

I will have a look over the weekend for anything in writting, however one very strong piece of advice when changing tyres with split rims is to place the wheel in a strong bag/net or to place two strong straps in a cross around the rimwheel when airring up, as they have a tendency to 'pop' under pressure, the rim could then come away from the wheel at seriously high velocity - enough to take you head off, so be very careful.

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"I am also going to shot blast the rims and wonder if it will be a problem to hand paint them whilst in pieces?"

Should be fine to hand paint them or get a paint shop to spray them - shouldn't cost much.

Will let you know if I find anything in print.

Good luck

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This link might be of some use :
Split Rims

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Graham, Here are some pages on changing tyres in split rims:http://www.tyrepliers.com.au/Instruc...age12.htmChris

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thanks for the tips, really helpful. what straps does anyone use to put around the tyre? I am thinking that a couple of roof rack straps would be simple, are they strong enough?

graeme

In my experience taking tyres off split rims is not half as difficult or as dangerous as it's made out to be - although it is certainly heavy work but the utility of in-field repairs makes it nearly worth it. Sometimes I feel there is an often repeated urban myth surrounding the risk of split rims - maybe there was a badly designed brand of rim once that took a couple of heads off. As long as everything is seated correctly as you re-inflate what can go wrong? It takes no more common sense care than jacking up a vehicle safely (statistically much more dangerous I bet).
I have taken apart splits on land cruisers and lately on a M.A.N 8-tonner with 18 years rust behind an OE tyre that all-up weighed more than me. It took two of us an hour of hammering but technically the M.A.N rims were easier than the TLCs maybe because all the bits were bigger.
(VW MAN 8136 FAE tyres and tanks if you are interested)
You prise off the retaining ring (always tricky on TLCs I found), bash down the rim ring to break the rust seal, lift it off/lever it out with lube, lift off the tyre, repair it and reverse the procedure with a bit of lube if necessary. No need for tyrepliers (tho I did need them on the Toyota). When reinflating splits there is nowhere near as much pressure required as there is to get a tubeless tyre (or some motorbike rims I've known) into the seating well of the rim. In the desert I watched a couple of guys and repair a giant 14.00 R20 tyre without even taking the wheel off the hub: just jacked it up, ring and rim and tyre pulled off, patch it yet again and on again in about 20 mins.
However, it's definately better to get familiar with the job in the garden than on the road.

Good luck with the sand blasting and painting. I had to do it on the rusty TLC rims but still received endless punctures (it could have been old, tired tyres) and will be going through it all again for the M.A.N's new tyres on old rims. Even blasting could not get to the bottom of the rust - I'll try grinding before repainting this time - it can only make for a nice loose fit!

Chris S (at Matt's)

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