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Originally Posted by George Bongert
I would get rid of since most tire shops (at least those that I've been to) no longer have the safety cages required when working with tires on split rims, and as near as I know, split rims have been outlawed by Federal Law.
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Good luck finding that "federal law"
As far as I have been able to find there is no such law.
Split rims are still in use in many places. The problem is finding a shop that knows how to handle them. Our rims, 3 piece/locking, are just fine and as long as maintained will not cause a problem.
Split rims vs. one piece is kind of like drum vs. disc. Your preference (and parts availability) is the deciding factor.
For me, if I could keep my wheels split rims, I would do so. Except by the time I have paid for liner, tube, and tire I could have bought a one-piece wheel and tire... which then becomes cheaper the next time when all I need is the tire. All one needs to do is find a tire store that also services trucks, and/or farm equipment.
Just like I don't see a reason to replace the drum brakes. As long as you don't lock them up (and discs can lock just as badly as drum) the stopping will remain the same (simple physics, friction with the road doesn't change due to the brake).