![]() The tire was then deflated, by disconnecting the air hose at the wall connection, and I located another rim at a junkyard at a later date, (I already had 2 spares). With the lift on top of the tire, it only made a loud bang, when the rim failed. In the 30 years I had the truck, I had only 1 rim failure, the lock ring broke in half as I was filling the tire. A locking fill was clamped onto the tube, and the tire -placed upside down, with the lift against the tire. After cleaning the rim and locking ring thoroughly, I had to set the gas station lift down on top of the tire, in case the rim failed. When I had my 1950 IHC model L-120, which had 16" split rims with 950-16 tires on them, I had to mount them my self. Most tire shops will not work on splitters, as they do not have the special cage and protective equipment needed to safely work on them. Too many people maimed or killed due to either carelessness by the operater (lock and bead ring not seated properly), the failure of the rim bead (the ring does not lock in and seat due to rust), or the fing just breaks, due to age and stress failure. Split rims were outlawed for vehicles made after 1968, by the government. You may have to have custom rims made to fit the new tires, to the hubs, as I do not think the old bolt patterns match the new standard rims. today.If your truck uses the 16" tires, the new 16.5s won't work on the old rims. When you’re ready for the best commercial tires available, stop by Maynard & Lesieur, Inc. Our tough tires will toughen up your fleet. Commercial tires need to be tough to withstand all they go through, so we’ll make sure you’re choosing the most durable, safest tire available for your application. Our knowledgeable sales staff will help you find the best commercial tires for your specific needs. Choose a set of commercial tires you can count on. ![]() Outfit Your Fleet with the Best Commercial Tires ![]() Optimize vehicle performance with a set of commercial tires from our tire shop. Our inventory includes commercial tires with various tread patterns and depths, as well as tires designed for specific load weights and weather conditions. Whether your truck drives on highways, through urban or regional areas, we’re got the tires for you.Ĭommercial tires are manufactured for specific applications. At Maynard & Lesieur, Inc., we provide customers in Nashua, NH, Lowell, MA, Londonderry, NH, and surrounding areas with the best commercial tires available. They need to be durable, safe, and provide a comfortable ride all at a value. Your commercial tires see miles and miles of roadways. ![]()
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