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Taper lock wheel rims

Taper lock wheel rims

Taper lock wheel rims

(OP)
In certain applications, like mobile cranes, reach stackers, demountable wheel rims are used. I request the forum members to enlighten me regarding the purpose, advantages of using such rims.

RE: Taper lock wheel rims

I think this has more to do with past history than anything else.

At one point in time, the hub and the rim were separate pieces and I think these types of vehicles - which tend to use fairly old tire technology - have just continued to use what they used before.

As an example, I will point to trucks where you can still get 20" wheels with split rings. I hope everyone knows by now that those can be pretty dangerous. I am surprised you can still buy them.

One other consideration is weight. It is sometimes better to have several lighter components, than one integrated, but heavy component.

RE: Taper lock wheel rims

The short answer is because demountable rims have higher maximum load ratings. Check out this link for more information:

http://www.maxionwheelsandrims.com/steel-rims
click on the little arrows within the blue circles

RE: Taper lock wheel rims

(OP)
Thanks for the reply CapriRacer and TVP

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