Not Chinese Linking Rings

[Wendy714]

I know the rims are not "giant Chinese linking rings", but I'm hoping someone can give me some idea as to what these go to. My father was an old car junkie and now that he's passed, I would like to identify some stuff he collected.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

[48RON54]

Look like beauty rings to me, but seems I've only ever seen them in chrome

 

[gungatim]

Are they steel? They look like they may be for old split-rim truck rims, the old 16.5's? Never worked on any as was warned they can explode but I think those locked in around the bead on 60's trucks...but I could be wrong.

 

[Jim B]

They look like lock rings for split rims. One side of the rim comes off and the tire is slipped over the center of the rim (wheel). The other side of the wheel is slid onto the center of the wheel and the that lock ring is installed to hold the wheel together once the tire is inflated. Usually used on trucks.

edited for spelling

 

[Rentawrench]

Split rings locks for a two/three piece rim you need the measurement to know if car or truck.

check with oldcarguy

 

[GCncsuHD]

Are they steel? They look like they may be for old split-rim truck rims, the old 16.5's? Never worked on any as was warned they can explode but I think those locked in around the bead on 60's trucks...but I could be wrong.

That's what I was going to say, look sort of like split rim rings. Scrap metal if you ask me, they are deadly if proper precautions aren't taken when mounting them.

 

[NUTTSGT]

They almost look plastic. If they are, I'd guess maybe some lip protectors when having nice rims mounted at the tire shop.

 

[laser3kw]

They look like they may be for old split-rim truck rims

bingo
I humped alot of semi tires and dealt with those basters plenty. They are lethal if they come off while airing up the tire. We always flipped the tire with the ring down against the floor - just in case

 

[Zeke]

bingo
I humped alot of semi tires and dealt with those basters plenty. They are lethal if they come off while airing up the tire. We always flipped the tire with the ring down against the floor - just in case

You're supposed to put the tire in a cage.

 

[b-body-bob]

bingo
I humped alot of semi tires and dealt with those basters plenty. They are lethal if they come off while airing up the tire. We always flipped the tire with the ring down against the floor - just in case

Yeah because it'll hurt less to be hit with the tire/rim than just the ring.

I knew a guy that lost his teeth from just being too close to one when it let go, and it was in a cage. The air pressure smacked him in the face like a ball bat.

 

[Crazy Backyard Builder]

Yep, split rim locking rings.

 

[Milton Shaw]

I knew of a new employe that was hired to change truck tires. He was told the importance of using a cage when inflating the tires. About a half hour later the boss looked out and he had crawled into the cage and was inflating the tire that was laying on the floor next to the cage. We all got a good laugh at that. Those are dangerous and unless you know what you are doing stay way from them.

 

[Cjk]

Sure look like split rim rings to me too. They look new, might be worth something as I doubt they are made anymore. What is the diameter?

ETA http://http://aafords.com/aa-chassis/aa-1000-wheels/

 

[laser3kw]

You're supposed to put the tire in a cage.

yup

Yeah because it'll hurt less to be hit with the tire/rim than just the ring.

yup^2
yay - I (we) know that -now!
I'm say'n 35 years ago, in farm land, where you did things different. I don't think we even had a cage.
Back then you relied on those who were teaching you the best way. Most of the time it was handed down methods and wasn't changed - until someone got hurt.
Back then we all did things that we wouldn't do today.....

 

[Zeke]

Back then you assembled the tire and rim, squirted lighter fluid inside, laid a newspaper along side, lit it and ran like hell or ducked around the corner. First time an old coot did that and I saw it my life changed. I knew then that life was cheap to many.

I guess the cage is single use:

Go to one minute:

At least it was a dummy:

And of course any stunt starting with cracking a beer has got to be good:

You think he put enough in there?

 

[laser3kw]

Back then you assembled the tire and rim, squirted lighter fluid inside

he he he! did that too! except we trailed the lighter fluid away from the tire and lit it with a lighter.
or there was the variance of using ether (starting fluid) and chucked a lit wood match at it.
We also had the hand held compressed air cannon.

 

[Wendy714]

Thank you all for your replies. Most of them were very helpful
Yes the rims are steel, so I'll go and measure them and see what dimension they are. Anyone have any idea what they're worth if they are for a truck? I'm not planning on mounting anything with them, but thanks for the safety tips everyone.

 

[Zeke]

I didn't realize this was you, Wendy. Your dad left behind a lot of orphan parts. W/o the rims those are just scrap or decorative. An artist would have a field day over there at your house.

 

[T-Mac]

My dad would wrap a chain around the rim and ring and stand back from it while airing it up-never saw one fly off though.

 

[Wendy714]

Wow Zeke ... absolutely what I was thinking too. Found 4 old spark plugs that if we found the perfect buyer, may be worth something. But as a decorative item to a motor head, they're almost priceless.