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Ken B · 06-26-2017, 07:46 PM

Thanks guys, I'm gonna grab the lug nuts from the Lug nut king..
I will keep the split rim and factory hub cap setup and I will no doubt put them back on at some point. Slots have always been a favorite of mine and every once in a while I like to switch things up a little. I also have a problem with one of the split rims. I've had for at least a yr. now a shimmy between 55 and 65 mph that drives me nuts. I have had it balanced numerous times to no avail. I put a junk rim and tire on to see if the problem goes away and it does. Maybe its the new Cooper tire but the tire shop swears it isn't, could be something out of whack with the split rim. I've also had to replace tubes on 3 different occasions because of nails and screws. One thing that really sucks about split rims (at least in my experience) is when you pick up a nail or screw its an instant flat, nothing slow about it. It has always happened in the worst places.

06-26-2017, 07:46 PM	#7
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: Question on 8 lug aluminum slot rims.. Thanks guys, I'm gonna grab the lug nuts from the Lug nut king.. I will keep the split rim and factory hub cap setup and I will no doubt put them back on at some point. Slots have always been a favorite of mine and every once in a while I like to switch things up a little. I also have a problem with one of the split rims. I've had for at least a yr. now a shimmy between 55 and 65 mph that drives me nuts. I have had it balanced numerous times to no avail. I put a junk rim and tire on to see if the problem goes away and it does. Maybe its the new Cooper tire but the tire shop swears it isn't, could be something out of whack with the split rim. I've also had to replace tubes on 3 different occasions because of nails and screws. One thing that really sucks about split rims (at least in my experience) is when you pick up a nail or screw its an instant flat, nothing slow about it. It has always happened in the worst places.