2 or 3 piece Oz Split Rims

[Glena]

Can anyone confirm whether my Griffs original Oz Split Rims are 2 or 3 piece I've managed to find, what seems like, a reputable company to re-furb them and it makes a difference to the price (£120 or £160 per rim).
Just found out they are 3 piece, and searching back through the threads remembered the company called www.renowheel.co.uk in Bridgend that also came highly recommended and much cheaper!

>>> Edited by Glena on Tuesday 6th January 19:21

>>> Edited by Glena on Tuesday 6th January 19:21

[DustyC]

I would have thought that all split rims would be 3 piece.
Unless of course the centre part was fixed to one of the rims, but then this takes away the point in having them!

[DustyC]

didnt mean to sounds rude about it though, sorry!

[DustyC]

didnt mean to sounds rude about it though, sorry!

[FlipFlopGriff]

Glena,
is this £120 or £160 include VAT and what are you having done.
I've just got some and they need some work - 1 kerb damage and the studs need replacing/refurbing and I want to know someone who has had them done and see the work standard before committing such a large sum.
Thinking of going to see A1 in Wolverhampton (I live in Brum) to get a quote. Will let you know.
What are the TVR wheel centres like as 1 of our has a mark?
Could we get a discount having 8 done at once??
Can you post some pics before and after?
FFG

[glena]

I've emailed you details through your profile...Cheers

FlipFlopGriff said:

Glena, is this £120 or £160 include VAT and what are you having done. I've just got some and they need some work - 1 kerb damage and the studs need replacing/refurbing and I want to know someone who has had them done and see the work standard before committing such a large sum. Thinking of going to see A1 in Wolverhampton (I live in Brum) to get a quote. Will let you know. What are the TVR wheel centres like as 1 of our has a mark? Could we get a discount having 8 done at once?? Can you post some pics before and after? FFG

[glena]

DustyC said:

didnt mean to sounds rude about it though, sorry!

No probs Dusty! I was just asking others what the re-furb companies were asking me. Apparently 2 piece are not so critical regading re-sealing unlike the 3 piece rims, hence the reluctance for some companies to want to do the job

[antonyj]

I had a good look at mine and they are 2 piece, you can tell this as there is a "seam" on the front face ,but when you look inside there isnt one.The inner rim or backface is part of the wheel and the front rim is seperate.

[DustyC]

aha! So now 2 piece makes sense to me. The 2 pieces are the rim and the inner section. The rim doesn't actual split.
(Well, I suppose it splits from the inner bit!)

I always assumed that all "multi piece" wheels were split rims.

I didnt really need to do this post....just thinking/typing out loud!

[glena]

DustyC said:

aha! So now 2 piece makes sense to me. The 2 pieces are the rim and the inner section. The rim doesn't actual split. (Well, I suppose it splits from the inner bit!) I always assumed that all "multi piece" wheels were split rims. I didnt really need to do this post....just thinking/typing out loud!

Assuming we are all talking about the Oz Multi Spoke rims that were available as an option when the Griffs were new, I suspect the actual rim is split in 2 with a flange on the inner half and a flange on the outer half.

These are sandwiched together with the centre multispoke part of the rim and bolted together with the 30 Titanium bolts, that makes 3 pieces.

If you look at the back of the rim you can see the bolt heads or nuts sticking through (wish I could draw this, it would be easier to explain!).

Apart from the aesthetics I assume the sole purpose of the 3 piece racing rim was to enable quick tyre changes on the track, without the use of tyre levers etc. For ease, the rim would only have to be split and re-sealed with the de-flated tyre in place ????

I will be able to confirm my theory when they are removed from the car and taken apart for re-furbishment shortly.

Now where did I put my anorak ? !!!!!

[antonyj]

Glena, as I see the wheels(and the place that quoted me to refurb them), the actual centre of the wheel(the spokes) is one and the same as the inner rim,the outer rim comes away from the rear section.Hence a seam at the front and not on the rear.