Re; 2 piece wheels

[dat260]

Hi guys,

What is the difference between 2 piece and 3 piece wheels. I know with the 3 piece wheel you can exchange the two shells (inner/outer) to get different widths. Can a 2 piece wheels have its shells interchange for different widths also?

Regards, Ari

[e_racer1999]

i'm not sure, but maybe you could reverse the offest? just a guess.....

[Ron Carter]

A two piece rim has a removable center on a static rim width that would allow you to install a different lug pattern center or change the offset of the wheel by changing the offset of the center section that is installed onto that wheel.

A three piece is as described above, allowing you to change the width of the rim as well as the center section.

[e_racer1999]

thanks ron!

[dat260]

Thanks Ron. Also, I found out they are welded together. Here is a link demonstrating the processe. http://www.enkei.com/Wheel%20Processes.html

Cheers, Ari

[racerx66]

I just bought a set of center-line 2-pc.racing rims.They had zero offset with heavy duty almost like rivets holding 2 halves togeather.