Re: Tool for removing split rings on 1930 spoked wheels

Posted by tbirdman On 2009/10/11 0:38:50

OK you jinxed me. My split ring split today about 4" from one end. A guy at the car show today said said did you know your ring was split. I started to say to him well that's why they call them split rings. Luckily it was near the end and there's plenty of tension to hold the tire in. But it needs to be replaced.

Need to find another one. I know Henry Yeska has some rechromed ones, but I've never been impressed with his stuff. I can just see hydrogen embrittlement issues with his rings. Any other ideas where to get a used one. I would like to send the ring to someone to get it replated who is aware of the proper procedure on how to rechrome these rings and avoid the hydrogen embrittlement issue.