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Originally Posted by expavr
"Tonner has same look, 122" W.B. 17" split rims and hub caps specific to them."
To clarify a misconception the 1940 17" Tonner Rims used a Continuous Locking Ring to hold the tire to the rim as opposed to the Split Rim type.
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Never knew the actual term for the one piece ring type wheels. Always referred to any 2 piece rim as a split rim (with the exception of widow makers) Either way they are both a PITA to mount/dismount. IMO. Back in the mid '70's I worked with an old guy (he remembered when a lube job included treating the rubber coating on the running boards) who showed me how to mount/dismount them. Even with the correct tire tools the shop had and his assistance I never was able to change a tire as easily as he could and he had me by 40 years or more.