split rims
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Not quite the same thing, but along similar lines... There's a process known as "banding" which basically involves cutting a wheel in half between the rims, adding a band of material and then welding it all back together to make a wheel wider. It's been a while since I've come across it but IIRC:
1) you can't legally buy or fabricate banded wheels in the UK, but some european countries still allow them.
2) you can legally use banded wheels sourced from mainland europe in the UK.
Generally only done with steel wheels though. And personally, I think it's a bit barmy.
1) you can't legally buy or fabricate banded wheels in the UK, but some european countries still allow them.
2) you can legally use banded wheels sourced from mainland europe in the UK.
Generally only done with steel wheels though. And personally, I think it's a bit barmy.
lol sounds a bit crazy. Well cheers for the replies anyway, I'll just keep savin for a decent set of proper splits i guess!
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banded wheels seem to be a big thing with a lot of the earlier VW owners after the "euro" look!
along with stretched tyres too!
along with stretched tyres too!
I guess that would be me! Before the beeza I had an '88 Golf, kept very stock but on nice deep steelies
I'll admit to having a bit of a soft spot for that look
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Theres a guy I know who does it. Says he can't be bothered anymore as its too much hassle! But it can be done dependant on the wheel. Just have to find a lip to fit and can make them into 2piece splits.
banded wheels are often used in grasstrack racing IIRC ive seen 2 steeliels welded together before with a slick wrapped around them lol.
Probably should have mentioned in my earlier post... Banded wheels may well be wider but in most cases, the extra width will be added to the inside of the wheel. So you get a bigger negative offset. So the wheel will sit further into the arch. Obviously you can use spacers to stand the wheel off from the hub, but it's not ideal...
And going back to the original Q - any particular reason *why* you want split rims?
And going back to the original Q - any particular reason *why* you want split rims?
Can't really offer any reason other than personal preference. They obviously have more cons than pros, but I grew up with them and think they look the dogs dangles.
These guys are doing some pretty cool stuff with banded wheels. I think a set of wide G60 Steelies would look awesome on a Mk2 Ibiza!
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